Cisco X-Series and C-Series Email Security Appliances come ready to plug in and install in the right size for your environment. The appliances are built on the same comprehensive platform that protects email infrastructures of major Forbes Global 2000 companies. Regardless of the model you choose, Cisco provides high-availability email protection against the constant, dynamic, rapidly changing threats affecting email today.
Product
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Product ID
Cisco X1070
Cisco C680
Cisco C670
Cisco C380
Cisco C370
Cisco C170
Usage Scenario
Description
High-performance, comprehensive security at the network gateway for service providers and large-scale enterprise email systems
Highest-performing ESA model that helps protect very large networks most targeted by spam and virus attacks
Strong email security features and functions for midsized organizations
The latest generation of appliance hardware for midsized businesses
Email security for small-to-midsized organizations and branches with 1000 to 10,000 users*
Cost-effective email security designed for small businesses, branch offices, and organizations with fewer than 2000 users*
Clustering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Chassis
Form factor
2 RU
2 RU
2 RU
2 RU
2 RU
1 RU
Dimensions (H x W x D)
3.5 in. x 17.5 in. x 26.8 in. (8.9 x 44.5 x 68.1 cm)
3.5 x 19 x 29 in. (8.9 x 48.3 x 73.7 cm.)
3.5 in. x 17.5 in. x 26.8 in. (8.9 x 44.5 x 68.1 cm)
3.5 x 19 x 29 in. (8.9 x 48.3 x 73.7 cm.)
3.5 in. x 17.5 in. x 26.8 in. (8.9 x 44.5 x 68.1 cm)
1.67 in. x 16.9 in. x 15.5 in. (4.24 x 42.9 x 39.4 cm)
DC power option
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Remote power cycling
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Redundant power supply
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
Processor, Memory, and Disks
CPUs
2x4 (2 quad cores)
2x6 (2 hexa cores)
2x4 (2 quad cores)
1x6 (1 hexa core)
1x4 (1 quad core)
1x2 (1 dual core)
Memory
4 GB
32 GB
4 GB
16 GB
4 GB
4 GB
Disk space and count
1.8 TB (300 * 6)
1.8 TB (300 * 6)
1.2 TB (300 * 4)
1.2 TB (600 * 2)
600 GB (300 * 2)
500 GB (250 * 2)
Hot-swappable hard disk
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
RAID level and controller
RAID 10, hardware
RAID 10, hardware
RAID 10, hardware
RAID 10, hardware
RAID 1, hardware
RAID 1, hardware
Interfaces
Ethernet
4 Gigabit NICs, RJ-45
4 Gigabit NICs, RJ-45
4 Gigabit NICs, RJ-45
4 Gigabit NICs, RJ-45
4 Gigabit NICs, RJ-45
2 Gigabit NICs, RJ-45
Speed (mbps)
10/100/1000, auto-negotiate
10/100/1000, auto-negotiate
10/100/1000, auto-negotiate
10/100/1000, auto-negotiate
10/100/1000, auto-negotiate
10/100/1000, auto-negotiate
10G fiber option
No
Yes (Accessory)
No
No
No
No
*For accurate sizing, verify your choice by checking the peak mail flow rates and average message size with a Cisco content security specialist.
