Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Security
SKU: CSC-ASA-SSM-20 | Part #: ASA-SSM-20 | MPN: ASA-SSM-20
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The Cisco ASA-SSM-20 delivers intrusion prevention system hardware acceleration with up to 375 Mbps inspection throughput, designed as an internal blade module for the Cisco ASA 5500 Series Security Services Module slot. This purpose-built security appliance integrates directly into compatible Cisco ASA 5510, ASA 5520, and ASA 5540 platforms, eliminating the need for standalone IPS infrastructure while maintaining the unified threat defense posture of enterprise firewalls. The ASA-SSM-20 operates with an Intel Celeron M 1.4 GHz processor, 1 GB DDR RAM, and 4 GB CompactFlash storage, delivering real-time threat detection across thousands of signature-based threat patterns covering exploits, worms, trojans, and policy violations through Cisco Talos intelligence updates.
Network security architects and IT procurement teams choose the ASA-SSM-20 to enhance existing Cisco ASA deployments with inline active prevention and promiscuous passive monitoring inspection modes, supporting up to 200,000 concurrent connections without additional appliance sprawl. Organizations standardized on Cisco platforms benefit from tool-less installation into the ASA SSM expansion slot and a dedicated 10/100/1000BASE-T management interface for streamlined operations. The module runs Cisco IPS Sensor Software and qualifies for FCC Class A, CE, and UL regulatory compliance, ensuring deployment flexibility across global enterprise environments and data centers operating between 0°C to 40°C.
Omnixon Global sources the Cisco ASA-SSM-20 (part number ASA-SSM-20) for B2B enterprise customers throughout the UAE and GCC region. Contact our team to discuss availability, volume pricing, and integration support for your next security refresh or ASA platform expansion.
```| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Security |
| SKU | CSC-ASA-SSM-20 |
| Part Number | ASA-SSM-20 |
| Condition | New |
| Manufacturer Part Number | ASA-SSM-20 |
| Product Series | Cisco ASA 5500 Series Security Services Module |
| Form Factor | Internal blade/module (SSM slot) |
| Compatible Platforms | Cisco ASA 5510, ASA 5520, ASA 5540 |
| Primary Function | Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) hardware acceleration module |
| IPS Software | Cisco IPS Sensor Software (Cisco IOS IPS image) |
| Inspection Modes | Inline (active prevention) and Promiscuous (passive monitoring) |
| Processor | Intel Celeron M 1.4 GHz |
| RAM | 1 GB DDR |
| Storage | 4 GB CompactFlash |
| Management Interface | 10/100/1000BASE-T dedicated management port (RJ-45) |
| Inspection Throughput | Up to 375 Mbps (IPS) |
| Concurrent Connections | Up to 200,000 |
| Threat Intelligence | Cisco Talos signature and vulnerability research updates |
| Signature Support | Thousands of threat signatures covering exploits, worms, trojans, and policy violations |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Regulatory Compliance | FCC Class A, CE, UL |
| Installation | Tool-less module insertion into ASA SSM expansion slot |
| Manufacturer Support | Included |
The Cisco Cisco security appliance ASA-SSM-20 Cisco ASA firewall / appliance is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.
The Cisco Cisco security appliance ASA-SSM-20 Cisco ASA firewall / appliance interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.