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Simple, High-Speed Small Office Networking
The Cisco PIX 501 Security Appliance provides a convenient way for multiple computers to share
a single broadband connection via its integrated, high-performance four-port 10/100-Mbps switch.
Furthermore, Cisco PIX Security Appliances provide NAT and Port Address Translation (PAT)
features to hide the actual network addresses of devices on your network. Users can also enjoy
plug-and-play networking by taking advantage of the built-in Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol
(DHCP) server within PIX, which automatically assigns their computers network addresses when
they are powered on. The Cisco PIX 501 Security Appliance provides all the features necessary to
seamlessly integrate into today's broadband networking environments.
Robust Remote-Management Solutions Lower Total Cost of Ownership
The Cisco PIX 501 Security Appliance is a reliable, easy-to-maintain platform that provides a wide
variety of configuration, monitoring, and troubleshooting methods. Management solutions range
from centralized policy-management tools to integrated, Web-based management to support for
remote monitoring standards such as Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) and syslog.
Administrators can easily manage a large number of remote Cisco PIX Security Appliances using
CiscoWorks VPN/Security Management Solution (VMS). This suite consists of several integrated
software modules including Management Center for Firewalls, Auto Update Server Software, and
Security Monitor. This powerful combination provides a highly scalable, next-generation, three-tier
management solution that includes the following features:
Comprehensive configuration and software image management
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Device hierarchy with configuration inheritance based on "Smart Rules"
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Customizable administrative roles and access privileges
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Comprehensive enterprise change management and auditing
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"Touchless" software image management for remote Cisco PIX Security Appliances
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Support for dynamically addressed appliances
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Additionally, Cisco offers the CiscoWorks Security Information Management Solution (SIMS), a
highly scalable security event management solution that collects, analyzes, and correlates security
event data from across the enterprise—enabling you to identify and respond to high priority
security events as they occur.
The integrated Cisco PIX Device Manager provides an intuitive, Web-based management interface
that greatly simplifies the deployment, ongoing configuration, and monitoring of a Cisco PIX 501
Security Appliance—without requiring any software (other than a standard Web browser) to be
installed on an administrator's computer. Intelligent setup and VPN wizards provide easy
integration into any network environment, while informative monitoring features, including a real-
time dashboard, provide vital device and network health details at a glance.
Alternatively, administrators can remotely configure, monitor, and troubleshoot their Cisco PIX 501
Security Appliances using a command-line interface (CLI). Secure CLI access is available using
several methods, including Secure Shell (SSH) Protocol, Telnet over IPSec, and out of band
through a console port.
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