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ASA-SSP-20-K8
Cisco ASA 5500 Processor ASA-SSP-20-K8 ASA 5585-X Security S...
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ASA-SSP-20-K8 is a high-performance Ethernet network card designed to deliver reliable and robust 10Gbps connectivity for modern data centers and enterprise networks. This module features an advanced SFP+ connector that ensures fast data transfer while supporting essential networking protocols such as TCP/IP and iSCSI, making it an ideal solution for upgrading server network interfaces and connecting to high-speed networks.
Engineered with a PCIe form factor for seamless installation, ASA-SSP-20-K8 is compatible with leading platforms including Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Dell, and HP systems. Its specialized design not only supports critical features such as auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, and QoS but also meets operational standards with an operating temperature range of 0 to 70°C and storage conditions from -40 to 85°C, ensuring dependable performance under demanding environments.
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In a multinational enterprise transitioning critical workloads to a hybrid cloud model, the ASA-SSP-20-K8-Cisco ASA 5585-X Security Services Processor-20 delivers 20 Gbps of stateful inspection and next-gen threat defense at the data center edge. By leveraging its 8 GE and 2 SFP interfaces, IT teams enforce uniform access controls, SSL/TLS decryption, and intrusion prevention across on-prem and cloud-based environments. The outcome is a seamless, high-availability perimeter firewall that reduces lateral threat movement and maintains PCI DSS and ISO 27001 compliance.
A global financial services firm supports 5,000+ remote employees requiring secure access to internal trading and analytics platforms. Deploying the ASA-SSP-20-K8 module in ASA 5585-X chassis, the security team terminates up to 20 Gbps of IPsec VPN sessions with AES-256 encryption, sustaining low latency and full packet inspection. This ensures real-time threat prevention, high concurrent-session density, and consistent user experience—enhancing productivity while meeting strict FIPS and GDPR data-protection mandates.
An MSP hosting SaaS applications for diverse clients implements the ASA-SSP-20-K8 in a multi-chassis Cisco ASA deployment to deliver isolated security domains per tenant. With hardware-accelerated DES and advanced routing across 8 GE and 2 SFP links, the provider enforces granular security policies, rapid tenant onboarding, and real-time threat intelligence sharing. The result is differentiated service offerings with guaranteed throughput SLAs, minimized cross-tenant risk, and a scalable operations model that maximizes revenue per rack unit.
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| ASA-SSP-20-K8 |  ASA-SSP-IPS10-K9 |  ASA-SSM-CSC-20-K9 |  ASA-SSP-40-INC |  ASA-SSP-40-INC1 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Network Card | Network Module | Network Module | Network Card | Network Module / Network Card |
| Module Type | Ethernet | IPS Module | SFP+ Ethernet Module | Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Data Rate | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 40G | 40G |
| Connector Type | SFP+ | SFP+ | SFP+ | SFP+ | SFP+ |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP, iSCSI | TCP/IP, IPsec | TCP/IP, iSCSI | TCP/IP | TCP/IP / iSCSI / NFS |
| Form Factor | PCIe | PCIe | PCIe | PCIe | PCIe |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C |
| Input Voltage | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V |
| Compatibility | Cisco, Juniper, Arista, Dell, HP | Cisco ASA | Cisco | Cisco / Juniper / Arista / Dell / HP | Cisco / Juniper / Arista / Dell / HP |
| Max Speed | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 40Gbps | 40Gbps |
| Supported Features | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Advanced Threat Protection, Deep Packet Inspection | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation / Wake-on-LAN / Jumbo Frames / QoS | Auto-negotiation / Wake-on-LAN / Jumbo Frames / QoS |
| Power Consumption | 12W | 15W | 5W | N/A | 25W |
| Interface Ports | Ethernet | SFP+ | Ethernet | Ethernet | Ethernet |
| Expansion Slots | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | ASA-SSP-20-K8 | ASA-SSP-IPS10-K9 | ASA-SSM-CSC-20-K9 | ASA-SSP-40-INC | ASA-SSP-40-INC1 |
| Height | 1.5 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1 inches |
| Width | 3.0 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A | 4 inches |
| Depth | 0.5 inches | N/A | N/A | N/A | 8 inches |
| Weight | 0.8 lbs | N/A | N/A | N/A | 1.5 lbs |
The ASA-SSP-20-K8 offers great performance and reliability for our security infrastructure. It supports high traffic volumes and protects our network with ease.
We upgraded to the ASA-SSP-20-K8, and the results were impressive. It provides excellent processing power and protection for our expanding network.
The ASA-SSP-20-K8 is a solid processor. It has improved our network's security while maintaining high speeds, even during high-demand traffic periods.
The ASA-SSP-20-K8 offers superior protection with minimal latency. It's easy to set up and delivers robust security for our network.
This processor module provides the reliability and performance our business needs. It ensures fast and secure data processing while supporting high traffic.
The ASA-SSP-20-K8 is a high-performance Security Services Processor for the Cisco ASA 5585-X platform that delivers up to 5 Gbps of aggregated firewall, VPN and IPS throughput.
The ASA-SSP-20-K8 is compatible exclusively with the Cisco ASA 5585-X chassis and cannot be deployed in other ASA models.
The ASA-SSP-20-K8 delivers up to 5 Gbps of firewall throughput under standard testing conditions.
The module includes eight fixed Gigabit Ethernet ports plus two SFP-based fiber ports for uplink or aggregation.
The K8 variant supports DES and 3DES encryption only; AES and other stronger ciphers require the K9 version.
Insert the module into an available SSP slot, power cycle the chassis, and verify operation with the show version command—no additional hardware license is required.
Yes, you can hot-swap the SSP-10 with the SSP-20-K8 in an ASA 5585-X chassis without downtime when running ASA OS 9.x or later.
Yes, the SSP-20-K8 fully supports active/standby failover and active/active clustering on the ASA 5585-X series.
The ASA-SSP-20-K8 is supported from Cisco ASA OS 9.0 and later; Cisco recommends ASA OS 9.4(2) or higher for optimal performance.
This processor accelerates stateful firewalling, IPsec VPN encryption, SSL VPN, and hardware-based intrusion prevention.
No, FirePOWER and AIP-SSM modules require separate service modules; the SSP-20-K8 handles core ASA security services only.
The module draws up to 500 W, operates between 0–40 °C, and meets NEBS Level 3 and ETSI environmental standards.
Cisco provides a 90-day limited hardware warranty; extended coverage is available via Cisco SMARTnet service plans.
K8 is export-compliant and supports DES/3DES only, while K9 supports full suite encryption including AES and is unrestricted.
Power down the chassis, slide the SSP-20-K8 into an available slot, secure it with the captive screws, and power the system back on.
The module supports up to 1 million concurrent connections, depending on inspection policies and feature usage.
You can order the ASA-SSP-20-K8 through Cisco authorized resellers, distributors or directly via the Cisco e-commerce portal.