Description
The Cisco Email Security Appliance C690 is a high-performance, rack-mountable email security platform designed to protect large enterprise messaging environments from advanced threats. Built on a robust dual-processor architecture, the C690 delivers powerful anti-spam, anti-malware, and email protection capabilities while supporting organizations with over 10,000 users.
This 2U security appliance is equipped with dual Intel Xeon processors, ample memory, and a high-capacity RAID-10 storage configuration to ensure reliable throughput, data integrity, and scalability. Bundled with the Cisco Content Security 2-Port Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Card v2, the system supports flexible network connectivity and seamless integration into existing infrastructures.
With redundant power supplies, hot-swap drives, comprehensive remote management options, and enterprise-grade reliability, the Cisco Email Security Appliance C690 is engineered for continuous operation in mission-critical email environments.
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer SKU | ESA-C690-1G-K9 |
| Device Type | Email security appliance |
| Form Factor | Rack-mountable |
| Rack Units | 2U |
| Processor | 2 × Intel Xeon E5-2620 v3 @ 2.4 GHz |
| Memory | 32 GB DDR4 SDRAM |
| Storage Configuration | 8 × 600 GB 2.5" SAS HDD (12Gb/s), Hot-swap |
| RAID Level | RAID 10 |
| Maximum Users Supported | 10,000+ |
| Network Interfaces | 2 × 10GBase-SX, 1 × 1000Base-T, 1 × Management RJ-45, 1 × Console RJ-45 |
| Expansion Bays | Hot-swap 2.5" SFF |
| Remote Management | Telnet, HTTP, HTTPS, SSH, CLI |
| Security Features | Anti-spam, antivirus analysis, email protection, LDAP support, Syslog |
| Status Indicators | Power, temperature, system, HDD activity, fan, link/activity |
| Power Supply | Dual internal power supplies |
| Power Redundancy | Yes |
| Power Rating | 650 W |
| Bundled Accessory | Cisco Content Sec 2-Port Gigabit Fiber Ethernet Card v2 (CCS-1GE-FI-V2) |
| Included Accessories | 8 × 2.5" HDD blanking panels |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) | 3.4 in × 29 in × 19 in |
| Operating Temperature | 41°F to 104°F |
| Operating Humidity | 10% – 90% non-condensing |
| Software Included | AsyncOS v9.1.2 |
| Warranty | 90-day limited hardware warranty |
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Return Policy (Short Summary)
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From Scope to Sign-Off
A structured delivery process designed to reduce risk and keep projects moving.
Plan
Discovery, site review, requirements gathering, and project alignment. We define scope, constraints, and success criteria before any design work begins.
- Discovery calls & stakeholder interviews
- On-site survey & infrastructure review
- Requirements & use-case documentation
- Project scope, timeline & milestone alignment
Engineer
System design, schematics, signal flow, BOM development, and documentation. Every project leaves this phase with a complete engineering package.
- AV system design & signal flow diagrams
- Equipment selection & BOM development
- Rack layout & control system design
- As-built documentation package
Deploy
Procurement, logistics, installation, programming, commissioning, and training. We own the delivery from first shipment to final handoff.
- Authorized procurement & logistics coordination
- Physical installation & cable management
- Control system programming & configuration
- Commissioning, testing & end-user training
Support
Monitoring, maintenance, lifecycle planning, and long-term service agreements. We stay engaged long after project close.
- 24/7 remote system monitoring
- Preventive & reactive maintenance
- Technology lifecycle & refresh planning
- Long-term service level agreements
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