The Cisco Secure PIX Firewall series has established a strong number one position in the standalone firewall market by a combination of its industry-leading performance and its unique position as one of the key elements in Cisco end-to-end security services. The integrated hardware/software Cisco Secure PIX Firewall series delivers high security without impacting network performance, scaling to meet the entire range of customer requirements. ??The advent of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and increasing numbers of small and medium-sized businesses into the Internet marketplace has expanded the demands of the firewall market. More organizations today demand powerful firewall features affordably priced for global VPN implementations, for distribution to regional branches, or for small to medium-sized businesses looking for security on a budget. The PIX 515 is designed to answer this need.??The bundle includes a 32-MB RAM upgrade for the PIX 515 (515E) Firewall.