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ASA-SSP-IPS40-K9 Overview

ASA-SSP-IPS40-K9 is a dedicated Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) card module engineered for integration with Cisco ASA security appliances. Designed to deliver advanced threat detection and real-time security analytics, it supports data rates of up to 40Gbps, making it suitable for high-speed network environments. The module is built with a modular form factor that allows for seamless installation into compatible chassis, ensuring efficient performance and quick deployment.

This IPS card supports key security protocols such as TCP/IP and IPsec, providing robust protection against emerging network threats. It is ideally used in environments that require enhanced data center defense, network security upgrades, and the expansion of high-speed network infrastructures. With a plug‐and‐play design and compatibility primarily with Cisco ASA platforms, ASA-SSP-IPS40-K9 is optimized to safeguard enterprise networks without adding unnecessary complexity.

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ASA-SSP-IPS40-K9 Specifications

Product Type
Network Security Module
Module Type
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) Card
Data Rate
40Gbps
Connector Type
N/A
Supported Protocols
TCP/IP, IPsec
Form Factor
Modular
Operating Temperature
0 to 70°C
Storage Temperature
-40 to 85°C
Input Voltage
3.3V
Compatibility
Cisco ASA Appliances
Max Speed
40Gbps
Supported Features
Advanced Threat Prevention, Real-time Security Monitoring
Power Consumption
N/A
Interface Ports
N/A
Expansion Slots
N/A
Product Name
ASA-SSP-IPS40-K9
Height
N/A
Width
N/A
Depth
N/A
Weight
N/A

ASA-SSP-IPS40-K9 Use Case

High-Throughput Data Center Threat Prevention with ASA-SSP-IPS40-K9 on ASA 5585-X

In a global enterprise data center, IT teams deploy the Cisco ASA 5585-X with the ASA-SSP-IPS40-K9 module to inspect north-south and east-west traffic at wire-speed. By integrating 6 x 10 GbE and 4 SFP+ ports, the solution blocks zero-day exploits and malware in real time without introducing latency. Outcome: 40 Gbps of sustained intrusion prevention ensures uninterrupted business operations, maximizes SLA compliance and elevates security posture against advanced persistent threats.

PCI-DSS Compliance and Secure Payment Processing in Retail Environments

A nationwide retail chain implements the ASA 5585-X with ASA-SSP-IPS40-K9 in each regional datacenter to satisfy PCI-DSS requirements. The IPS40-K9 module enforces signature-based, anomaly-based and protocol-decode inspection on POS transaction streams over 6 Gigabit Ethernet links, while 4 SFP+ ports handle backup replication. Outcome: centralized policy management delivers end-to-end encryption, real-time intrusion alerts and audit-ready logs, reducing compliance overhead by 60% and preventing transactional data breaches.

Service Provider Multi-Tenant Edge Security and DDoS Mitigation

A Tier-1 service provider integrates the ASA 5585-X with ASA-SSP-IPS40-K9 at its peering and customer edge routers to secure multi-tenant VLANs. Leveraging 6 x 10 GbE uplinks and 4 SFP+ ports for dark-fiber connectivity, the IPS40-K9 module inspects millions of flows concurrently, automatically throttles volumetric attacks and quarantines malicious sessions. Outcome: scalable edge defense delivers 99.999% uptime, reduces false positives by 45%, and enhances customer SLAs with real-time threat intelligence.

Quality Certifications

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ISO 14001 Certified - UCCISO 9001 Certified - UCCRoHS CompliantREACH CompliantFCC CertifiedCE Mark - European ConformityVCI CertifiedUKCA Mark - UK Conformity Assessed

Product Comparison Table

Cisco ASA 5500 Processor ASA-SSP-IPS40-K9 ASA 5585-X IPS Security Services Processor-40 with 6GE,4SFP+ASA-SSP-IPS40-K9Cisco ASA 5500 Module ASA-AIP-10-INC-K9 ASA 5500 AIP Security Services Module-10 included w/ bundlesASA-AIP-10-INC-K9Cisco ASA 5500 Processor ASA-IPS-20-INC-K9 ASA 5585-X IPS Security Services Processor-20 with 8GEASA-IPS-20-INC-K9Cisco ASA 5500 Processor ASA-SSP-IPS60-K9 ASA 5585-X IPS Security Services Processor-60 with 6GE,4SFP+ASA-SSP-IPS60-K9ASA 5580 4PORT 10/100/1000 INTERFACE CARD RJ-45ASA5580-4GE-CU
Product TypeNetwork Security ModuleNetwork Module / Network CardIntrusion Prevention SystemIntrusion Prevention System ModuleNetwork Module
Module TypeIntrusion Prevention System (IPS) CardEthernetN/AN/AEthernet Module
Data Rate40Gbps10Gbps1GbpsN/A1Gbps
Connector TypeN/ASFP+N/AN/ARJ-45
Supported ProtocolsTCP/IP, IPsecTCP/IP, IPsecTCP/IP / IPSecTCP/IPTCP/IP
Form FactorModularPCIeModularModularModular
Operating Temperature0 to 70°C0 to 70°C0 to 70°C0 to 70°C0 to 70°C
Storage Temperature-40 to 85°C-40 to 85°CN/A-40 to 85°C-40 to 85°C
Input Voltage3.3V3.3VN/AN/A3.3V
CompatibilityCisco ASA AppliancesCisco ASA SeriesCisco ASA SeriesCisco ASA platformsCisco ASA 5580 Series
Max Speed40Gbps10Gbps1GbpsN/A1Gbps
Supported FeaturesAdvanced Threat Prevention, Real-time Security MonitoringAuto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoSIntrusion Prevention / Threat Mitigation / Deep Packet InspectionReal-Time Intrusion Prevention, Automated Signature UpdatesAuto-negotiation, Jumbo Frames, QoS
Power ConsumptionN/A15WN/AN/A4.5W
Interface PortsN/ASFP+N/AN/AEthernet
Expansion SlotsN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
Product NameASA-SSP-IPS40-K9ASA-AIP-10-INC-K9ASA-IPS-20-INC-K9ASA-SSP-IPS60-K9Cisco ASA5580-4GE-CU
HeightN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
WidthN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
DepthN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
WeightN/AN/AN/AN/AN/A

Reviews & Ratings

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Aiden Brown
5

The ASA-SSP-IPS40-K9 offers outstanding performance with 6GE and 4SFP+ ports. It's an ideal solution for handling larger volumes of traffic while maintaining security.

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Olivia Green
4

We upgraded to the ASA-SSP-IPS40-K9, and it's been a game-changer. It provides faster, more efficient security processing for our growing network needs.

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David Harris
5

This IPS processor has exceeded our expectations. It's reliable, powerful, and handles high-bandwidth applications without affecting network performance.

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Emily Roberts
3

The ASA-SSP-IPS40-K9 provides superior threat protection for our network. Its speed and reliability ensure that our security infrastructure remains top-tier.

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Lucas Roberts
4

This processor has been essential in enhancing our network security. It delivers excellent performance while maintaining protection against evolving threats.

Questions & Answers

What is the Cisco ASA-SSP-IPS40-K9 Security Services Processor?

The Cisco ASA-SSP-IPS40-K9 is a hardware acceleration module for the ASA 5585-X platform that delivers inline intrusion prevention across 6 Gigabit Ethernet and 4 SFP+ ports.

Which ASA appliances are compatible with ASA-SSP-IPS40-K9?

The ASA-SSP-IPS40-K9 is compatible exclusively with Cisco ASA 5585-X chassis in Performance Levels 1 and 2, enabling IPS functionality without additional hardware modifications.

How many ports does the ASA-SSP-IPS40-K9 support?

The IPS40-K9 module provides six 10/100/1000 Mbps copper Gigabit Ethernet ports and four 1/10 Gbps SFP+ fiber ports for flexible network deployment.

What intrusion prevention throughput can I expect?

With signature-based scanning and hardware acceleration, the ASA-SSP-IPS40-K9 delivers up to 40 Gbps of sustained IPS throughput under real-world traffic conditions.