Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5585-SSP-SFR20 Cisco ASA firewall / appliance

Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Security

SKU: CSC-ASA5585-SSP-SFR20 | Part #: ASA5585-SSP-SFR20 | MPN: ASA5585-SSP-SFR20

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About the Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5585-SSP-SFR20 Cisco ASA firewall / appliance

Next-generation IPS, application visibility and control, URL filtering, and Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) with sandboxing integration come built into the Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5585-SSP-SFR20 Security Services Processor Module — delivering comprehensive threat prevention without separate licensing for core NGFW capabilities. This purpose-built module installs directly into the Cisco ASA 5585-X chassis SSP slot, transforming the base firewall into a full-featured next-generation security platform powered by Cisco Talos threat intelligence and Snort-based intrusion detection. Network engineers and security architects choose this appliance for organisations requiring deep packet inspection, real-time application control across thousands of protocols, and file reputation analysis with retrospective malware detection across mixed threat landscapes.

The ASA5585-SSP-SFR20 integrates seamlessly with Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) for unified policy orchestration and threat visibility, while also supporting ASDM for base ASA firewall policy configuration. User- and group-based access policies can be enforced via Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) integration, enabling identity-aware security controls. The module operates in inline mode with additional monitor-only and inline-tap options, and supports high availability configurations when deployed alongside ASA 5585-X chassis HA setups. Regulatory compliance reporting for PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and SOX is built into the management framework, streamlining audit and governance workflows. IT procurement teams benefit from modular deployment flexibility and centralised visibility across application, user, and threat layers.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Cisco
  • Manufacturer Part Number: ASA5585-SSP-SFR20
  • Product Series: Cisco ASA 5500-X / ASA 5585-X
  • Product Type: Next-Generation Firewall Security Services Processor Module
  • Compatible Chassis: Cisco ASA 5585-X
  • Module Slot: SSP (Security Services Processor) slot within ASA 5585-X chassis
  • Management Platform: Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC); ASDM for base ASA policy
  • Intrusion Prevention Engine: Next-generation IPS with Snort-based detection engine

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Technical Specifications

BrandCisco
CategoryNetwork Security
SKUCSC-ASA5585-SSP-SFR20
Part NumberASA5585-SSP-SFR20
ConditionNew
Form FactorRack-Mount
Manufacturer Part NumberASA5585-SSP-SFR20
Product SeriesCisco ASA 5500-X / ASA 5585-X
Product TypeNext-Generation Firewall Security Services Processor Module
Compatible ChassisCisco ASA 5585-X
Module SlotSSP (Security Services Processor) slot within ASA 5585-X chassis
NGFW ServicesFirePOWER Services — Application Control, URL Filtering, IPS, Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)
Threat IntelligenceCisco Talos
Intrusion PreventionNext-generation IPS (NGIPS) with Snort-based detection engine
Advanced Malware ProtectionCisco AMP for Networks — file reputation, sandboxing integration, retrospective detection
Application Visibility and ControlIdentifies and controls thousands of applications via deep packet inspection
Management PlatformCisco Firepower Management Center (FMC); also supports ASDM for base ASA policy
Identity IntegrationCisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for user- and group-based policy
Deployment ModeInline (monitor-only and inline-tap modes also supported)
Form FactorModule (installed in ASA 5585-X chassis SSP slot)
Operating SystemCisco FirePOWER Services software (ASA OS for base firewall functions)
High AvailabilitySupported in conjunction with ASA 5585-X chassis HA configurations
Regulatory Compliance SupportPCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOX through policy and reporting capabilities

Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5585-SSP-SFR20 Cisco ASA firewall / appliance

What does the Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5585-SSP-SFR20 Cisco ASA firewall / appliance do?

The Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5585-SSP-SFR20 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-SFR20 Cisco ASA firewall / appliance compatible with my infrastructure?

The Cisco ASA 5500 ASA5585-SSP-SFR20 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.