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ASA-SSP-IPS20-K9
Cisco ASA 5500 Processor ASA-SSP-IPS20-K9 ASA 5585-X IPS Sec...
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ASA-SSP-IPS20-K9 is an IPS module designed for integration into Cisco ASA security appliances, delivering advanced intrusion prevention with a robust, high-performance solution. Engineered with enterprise environments in mind, this IPS card supports optimized data flow through a PCIe interface and is built to enhance network security within data centers.
Providing reliable protection and seamless connectivity, ASA-SSP-IPS20-K9 operates at data rates of up to 1Gbps and leverages established protocols such as TCP/IP. Its design ensures easy installation and compatibility with Cisco ASA platforms, making it an excellent choice for organizations looking to upgrade their security infrastructure without compromise.
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A global financial services firm deploys the Cisco ASA-SSP-IPS20-K9 (ASA 5585-X IPS Security Services Processor-20 with 8GE) at its primary data center perimeter. The dedicated 20 Gbps intrusion-prevention engine and eight Gigabit Ethernet interfaces inspect east-west and north-south traffic in real time, blocking zero-day exploits and advanced persistent threats without adding latency. Benefit: Delivers continuous uptime, ultra-low latency security and compliance with SOX and PCI-DSS mandates.
A nationwide retail chain integrates the Cisco ASA-SSP-IPS20-K9 module into its ASA 5585-X gateway to safeguard its online payment platform. Leveraging 8 GE ports for segmented payment card data flows, the high-throughput IPS Security Services Processor-20 detects SQL injection, cross-site scripting and volumetric DDoS attacks at wire speed. Benefit: Achieves and maintains PCI-DSS compliance, reduces breach risk and preserves customer trust through real-time threat enforcement.
A managed security service provider scales its offering by deploying multiple Cisco ASA 5585-X appliances equipped with ASA-SSP-IPS20-K9 (IPS Security Services Processor-20 with 8GE). Centralized management and automated policy orchestration allow real-time intrusion detection and rapid incident response across thousands of distributed client sites. Benefit: Enables rapid service expansion, optimizes resource utilization and improves mean time to remediation (MTTR) for SMB and enterprise customers.
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| ASA-SSP-IPS20-K9 |  ASA-SSM-CSC-10-K9 |  ASA-SSP-60-K8 |  ASA-SSM-AIP-10-K9 |  ASA-IPS-40-INC-K9 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Security Module / Network Card | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module / Network Card | Network Module | Network Security Appliance |
| Module Type | IPS Module | Ethernet | Ethernet | SFP+ | IPS Module |
| Data Rate | 1Gbps | 10G | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 40Gbps |
| Connector Type | PCIe | SFP+ | RJ-45 | SFP+ | RJ-45 / SFP+ |
| Supported Protocols | TCP/IP | TCP/IP | TCP/IP, iSCSI | TCP/IP, IPsec | TCP/IP / IPSec |
| Form Factor | PCIe | PCIe | PCIe | PCIe | Modular |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | 0 to 70°C | N/A |
| Storage Temperature | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | -40 to 85°C | N/A |
| Input Voltage | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | 3.3V | N/A |
| Compatibility | Cisco ASA | Cisco | Cisco / Juniper / Arista / Dell / HP | Cisco | Cisco ASA |
| Max Speed | 1Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 10Gbps | 40Gbps |
| Supported Features | N/A | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames | Auto-negotiation, Wake-on-LAN, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Auto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS | Integrated IPS / Threat Defense |
| Power Consumption | N/A | N/A | 15W | N/A | N/A |
| Interface Ports | N/A | SFP+ | Ethernet | SFP+ | Ethernet / SFP+ |
| Expansion Slots | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Name | ASA-SSP-IPS20-K9 | ASA-SSM-CSC-10-K9 | ASA-SSP-60-K8 | ASA-SSM-AIP-10-K9 | ASA-IPS-40-INC-K9 |
| Height | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Width | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Depth | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Weight | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
The Cisco ASA 5500 Processor ASA-SSP-IPS20-K9 provides exceptional performance. It offers fast, reliable IPS processing, ensuring our network remains secure without sacrificing speed.
We rely on the ASA-SSP-IPS20-K9 for its security capabilities. It's easy to deploy and offers top-notch protection for our network without affecting performance.
The ASA-SSP-IPS20-K9 has been a great addition to our network. It provides excellent protection and scalability, making it ideal for handling increased traffic.
This processor has delivered outstanding performance. It's reliable and ensures our network is protected against the latest threats, all while maintaining high-speed data processing.
The ASA-SSP-IPS20-K9 has significantly enhanced our network's security. It's fast, dependable, and ensures smooth operation even during high-traffic periods.
The Cisco ASA-SSP-IPS20-K9 is a high-performance Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) module for ASA 5585-X platforms, delivering advanced threat detection, mitigation, and inline inspection with 8 Gigabit Ethernet interfaces.
The ASA-SSP-IPS20-K9 is fully compatible with Cisco ASA 5585-X chassis, slotting into any SSP module bay and integrating seamlessly with existing ASA security services infrastructure.
This IPS20 processor offers up to 20 Gbps of real-time threat inspection throughput, ensuring minimal latency while inspecting large volumes of network traffic.
The ASA-SSP-IPS20-K9 module includes eight (8) dedicated Gigabit Ethernet ports for high-capacity network connectivity and flexible deployment.
Core features include signature-based detection, anomaly monitoring, protocol validation, application awareness, and automatic threat signature updates via Cisco Talos.
Licensing is enabled through Cisco Smart Licensing, with capacity tiers based on throughput. You purchase an entitlement for IPS throughput and register it on Cisco’s Smart Software Manager.
Yes. Existing SSP-20 modules can be upgraded to IPS20 by installing the IPS feature license and updating the ASA firmware to the required release.
Power down the ASA chassis, insert the IPS20 module into an available SSP slot, secure it with the latches, then power on and verify module status in the ASA CLI.
The IPS20 module requires Cisco ASA Software Release 9.6(1) or later to enable advanced IPS functionality and signature support.
Benefits include real-time threat prevention, scalable throughput, centralized management, automated signature updates, and seamless integration with ASA firewall features.
Management is centralized via Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM) or Cisco Security Manager, offering real-time alerts, reporting dashboards, and policy configuration.
Cisco offers SMARTnet™ support for hardware replacement, software updates, and 24/7 technical assistance, ensuring continuous IPS protection and performance.
The IPS20 module draws approximately 40W and requires adequate airflow per ASA chassis specifications; ensure ambient temperatures between 0°C and 40°C.
It generates detailed intrusion logs, compliance-ready reports, and real-time alerts, helping organizations meet PCI DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR requirements.
Yes. The ASA 5585-X chassis supports mixed-module installations; you can combine IPS20 with VPN, firewall, or performance modules as needed.
The IPS20 offers mid-range throughput at 20 Gbps. IPS10 delivers up to 10 Gbps, while IPS40 provides 40 Gbps, allowing you to match performance to network size.