Cisco PIX Firewall Models and Features
The following is a list of the Cisco PIX Firewall models. Table 3-10 lists the capabilities of
each model except the FWSM, which is discussed in great detail in Chapter 19:
■ PIX 501—Designed for SOHO use and has two effective interfaces, a single outside
interface and a four-port inside switch.
■ PIX 506E—Designed for ROBO use and has a single outside interface and a single inside
interface.
■ PIX 515E—Designed for small- to medium-size networks.
■ PIX 525—Designed for large enterprise networks.
■ PIX 535—Designed for large enterprise networks and ISPs.
■ FWSM—A firewall blade designed for the Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Switch and 7600
Series router.