Cisco ASA 5500-X Series 6-port Gigabit Ethernet Interface Cards extend the I/O profile of the ASA 5525-X through ASA 5555-X by providing additional GE ports. The cards provide the following benefits:
- Better segmentation of network traffic (into separate security zones)
 - Fiber optic cable connectivity for long distance communication
 - Load sharing of traffic as well as protection against link failure by using EtherChannel
 - Support for Jumbo Ethernet frames of up to 9000 bytes
 - Protects the most demanding Active/Active and full mesh firewall deployments against cable failure
 
- Interface Module is the single answer to all your desired and specified application execution needs with convenient and dependable usability
 - With 10/100/1000Base-T technology, get up to 1000Mbps data transfer rate over twisted pair cable
 - Gigabit Ethernet port for ultra-fast network speeds
 - Supports twisted pair cables for durability and improved signal transfer while ensuring smooth and seamless data transfer
 - Interface Module with data networking application/usage for reliability and maximum efficiency