configs from a 506 on a 501

[wfbtr]

I'm going to buy a PIX 506 and I'd like some redundancy for this part of the network. So I'm wondering if I should buy two, or will my configs from the 506 work on my spare 501? Basically I want to set it up and if something is wrong with it I can swap it for another and deal with it later.
thanks for any suggestions.

 

[NetworkGhost]

What are your current configs on the 501? Anything special or just basic connectivity and firewall?

 

[wfbtr]

basic stuff. though on the 506 i'll probably use the dmz for testing or just plain goofing off.
thanks.

 

[NetworkGhost]

Well if you get the 515 or above you can always use failover. I dont believe the lower models support it. So basically you wouldnt have to worry about physically being on site for recovery. But for just having a 506 or 501 for spare you should be ok.

 

[wfbtr]

thanks for that. does the failover require another 515?

 

[NetworkGhost]

Yes, you would have to have 2 515's. The bif thing is you will have to weigh the pro's and the con's. Absolute Uptime with a larger price to pay or acceptable downtime (cheaper). You can always look at Refurbs. If they are cisco certitfied you can get smartnet coverage.

 

[LloydSev]

basic stuff. though on the 506 i'll probably use the dmz for testing or just plain goofing off.

The 506 does not come with a DMZ interface.

Only inside and outside, and can not add additional interfaces.

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CCNA

 

[NetworkGhost]

Good Point. If you need to see the features of of each pix you can go to the Product Advisor on Ciscos Website.

http://tools.cisco.com/GCT/PCTPST/en/US/adirect/cisco?cmd=advisor&dummy=1&external.fi