Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5585-SSP-10 Cisco ASA firewall / appliance

Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Security

SKU: CSC-ASA5585-SSP-10 | Part #: ASA5585-SSP-10 | MPN: ASA5585-SSP-10

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About the Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5585-SSP-10 Cisco ASA firewall / appliance

Active/Active and Active/Standby failover capabilities mean sub-second redundancy is non-negotiable in production environments, and the Cisco ASA5585-SSP-10 delivers exactly that with clustering support to keep your network perimeter operational 24/7. This Security Services Processor Module is engineered for the ASA 5585-X product series and packs industrial-strength threat defense into a blade form factor: 10 Gbps firewall throughput, up to 10 Gbps IPS throughput with the SSP-10 IPS module, and 1 Gbps 3DES/AES VPN throughput ensure performance never becomes a bottleneck. The appliance sustains 4,000,000 maximum concurrent connections and 175,000 connections per second, while accommodating up to 10,000 IPsec VPN peers—architecture built for enterprises managing thousands of simultaneous encrypted tunnels.

Network engineers and IT security teams responsible for hybrid cloud and branch-to-headquarters deployments choose this Cisco platform because it consolidates multiple threat vectors into one trusted appliance. Eight 1 Gbps copper ports plus two 10 Gbps SFP+ interfaces give you flexible segmentation across data centers and remote sites. The module supports IPsec Site-to-Site, IPsec Remote Access, and SSL/TLS AnyConnect, enabling any VPN topology your organization requires. Dual-stack IPv4/IPv6 routing—including OSPF, EIGRP, RIP, BGP, and static routing—ensures seamless integration into existing network fabrics. Cisco Talos threat intelligence integration and compliance certifications (Common Criteria, FIPS 140-2, ICSA Firewall certified) reinforce that security posture meets regulatory expectations without compromise.

Management runs through Cisco ASDM, Cisco Security Manager, or CLI, providing your operations team with familiar tools and centralized policy deployment across the chassis. The dedicated 10/100/1000BASE-T out-of-band management port isolates control traffic from production data flow. For enterprises evaluating next-generation security appliances with proven resilience and throughput, the ASA5585-SSP-10 delivers predictable, scalable defense. Contact Omnixon Global to submit an RFQ and explore how this module integrates into your security architecture.

Technical Specifications

BrandCisco
CategoryNetwork Security
SKUCSC-ASA5585-SSP-10
Part NumberASA5585-SSP-10
ConditionNew
Form FactorRack-Mount
Manufacturer Part NumberASA5585-SSP-10
Product SeriesASA 5585-X
Product TypeSecurity Services Processor Module
Firewall Throughput10 Gbps
IPS Throughput (with SSP-10 IPS module)Up to 10 Gbps
3DES/AES VPN Throughput1 Gbps
Maximum Concurrent Connections4,000,000
Maximum Connections per Second175,000
VPN Peers (IPsec)10,000
Network Interfaces8 x 1 Gbps copper (RJ-45) + 2 x 10 Gbps SFP+
Management Interface1 x 10/100/1000BASE-T out-of-band management port
Supported VPN TypesIPsec Site-to-Site, IPsec Remote Access, SSL/TLS AnyConnect
High AvailabilityActive/Active and Active/Standby failover; clustering support
Routing Protocols SupportedOSPF, EIGRP, RIP, BGP, Static routing
IPv6 SupportYes, dual-stack IPv4/IPv6
Form FactorBlade/Module (fits Cisco ASA 5585-X chassis)
Security IntelligenceCisco Talos threat intelligence integration
Management PlatformsCisco ASDM, Cisco Security Manager, CLI
Regulatory ComplianceCommon Criteria, FIPS 140-2, ICSA Firewall certified

Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5585-SSP-10 Cisco ASA firewall / appliance

What does the Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5585-SSP-10 Cisco ASA firewall / appliance do?

The Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5585-SSP-10 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.

Is the Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5585-SSP-10 Cisco ASA firewall / appliance compatible with my infrastructure?

The Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5585-SSP-10 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.