Running Microsoft ISA Server 2006, MSA5000 provides superior security,
manageability, GigE port density and performance, giving customers a
competitively priced, mid-range appliance with unprecedented
performance and port headroom for this class of system.
MSA5000 delivers over 1.84Gbps of Ethernet for firewall traffic and a total throughput of 125Mbps encrypted traffic through the included 6-port 1000BaseT Ethernet card (PCI-Express) in a 1RU security platform.
The MSA5000 features a backlit LCD panel (40 x 2 character) with an integrated dial control that allows the administrator to configure network parameters and begin securing the network within 15 minutes. The LCD also provides critical information and allows users to install security updates, or change the configuration of the appliance. The MSA5000 can be managed locally via a standard web browser or centrally through Microsoft ISA Server Enterprise Edition.
The MSA5000 uses a powerful Intel® Pentium® D Dual-Core class CPU running in excess of 3.2GHz, 3GB of RAM and 80GB of hard drive. Flexible, feature rich and tight design integration with Microsoft Windows® Server, Exchange Server, Outlook® Web Access, Internet Information Services, and SharePoint® Portal Server, MSA5000 is the best choice for securing Windows networks at medium to large enterprise.
Feature Summary
- Runs Microsoft ISA Server 2006
- Firewall throughput of 1.84Gbps and VPN throughput of 125 Mbps
- 1:1 Active/Active Failover and Load Balancing (MSA5000e only)
- Six Gigabit Enternet ports (PCI-Express)
- Clustering up to 32 appliances (MSA5000e only)
- High performance Celestix Scorpio-X hardware platform
- One button backup and restore to factory default and last known version
- Application QoS
- Update services
MSA Models
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MSA5000s
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For medium to large business with unrestricted number of users and 1,000 VPN concurrent users. Includes Microsoft ISA Server 2006 Standard Edition licenses. security application includes firewall, VPN and web proxy.
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MSA5000e
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For medium to large business and regional office with unrestricted number of users and 4,000 VPN concurrent users. Includes Microsoft ISA Server 2006 Enterprise Edition licenses. Security application includes firewall, VPN and web proxy.Other features include clustering (unlimited), Active/Active network failover anqd Network Load-balancing.
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