As many organizations are allowing their workforce to telecommute, VPN's are being put to the test. If you're concerned your VPN cannot support the remote workforce demands that COVID-19 is creating, there are two crucial elements you can check that would limit your company's remote-working capabilities.
1. Check Hardware Capabilities
When your hardware was first purchased, the need to remotely support your entire workforce was likely not anticipated. If your hardware is maxed-out due to VPN usage, all other processes will slow or halt entirely. Here are the maximums Cisco hardware can reach.
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ASA 5506-x |
ASA 5506W-X |
ASA 5506H-X |
ASA 5508-X |
ASA 5516-X |
ASA 5512-X |
ASA 5515-X |
ASA 5525 -X |
ASAS 5545-X |
ASA 5555-X |
| Maximum VPN throughoutput | 100Mbps | 100Mbps | 100Mbps | 175Mbps | 250Mbps |
200Mbps |
250Mbps | 300Mbps | 400Mbps | 700Mbps |
| Maximum Concurrent VPN Users | 50 | 50 | 50 | 100 | 300 | 250 | 250 | 750 | 2500 | 5000 |
| FPR1010 | FPR1120 | PFR1140 | FPR1150 | FPR2110 | FPR2120 | FPR2130 | FPR2140 | |
| Maximum VPN throughoutput | 500Mbps | 1Gbps | 1.2Gbps | 1.7Gbps | 800Mbps | 1Gbps | 1.6Gbps | 3.2Gbps |
| Maximum Concurrent VPN Users | 75 | 150 | 400 | 800 | 1500 | 3500 | 7500 | 10,000 |
2. Check Licensing
There are two type of AnyConnect licenses.
Old Licensing Model
The older perpetual licenses were applied on the ASA. You can issue “show version” on the ASA to check your license count.
New Licensing Model
For the newer, term-based license, simply look at the PO or SMARTnet renewal to check the license count.
If you are in need of assistance in determining the needs of your remote workforce, please contact us. Consulting related to COVID-19 is being offered free of charge for TBL customers.
