Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Security
SKU: CSC-ASA5585-SSP-SFR20 | Part #: ASA5585-SSP-SFR20 | MPN: ASA5585-SSP-SFR20
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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.
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Security |
| SKU | CSC-ASA5585-SSP-SFR20 |
| Part Number | ASA5585-SSP-SFR20 |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | Rack-Mount |
| 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 |
| NGFW Services | FirePOWER Services — Application Control, URL Filtering, IPS, Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) |
| Threat Intelligence | Cisco Talos |
| Intrusion Prevention | Next-generation IPS (NGIPS) with Snort-based detection engine |
| Advanced Malware Protection | Cisco AMP for Networks — file reputation, sandboxing integration, retrospective detection |
| Application Visibility and Control | Identifies and controls thousands of applications via deep packet inspection |
| Management Platform | Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC); also supports ASDM for base ASA policy |
| Identity Integration | Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for user- and group-based policy |
| Deployment Mode | Inline (monitor-only and inline-tap modes also supported) |
| Form Factor | Module (installed in ASA 5585-X chassis SSP slot) |
| Operating System | Cisco FirePOWER Services software (ASA OS for base firewall functions) |
| High Availability | Supported in conjunction with ASA 5585-X chassis HA configurations |
| Regulatory Compliance Support | PCI-DSS, HIPAA, SOX through policy and reporting capabilities |
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/Arista environments.
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.
