Cisco 1RK01-006 CSS 11000 Secure Content Accelerator

Overview
The Cisco CSS 11000 Secure Content Accelerator (model 1RK01-006) is a high-performance, purpose-built appliance that delivers real-time content inspection, encryption, and data loss prevention at line rate. Designed for enterprise and service provider environments, it integrates seamlessly with Cisco security portfolios to accelerate secure web, email, and file transfer services while reducing latency and CPU load on core network devices.

Key Features

• Hardware-based acceleration for SSL/TLS decryption and re-encryption
• Integrated data loss prevention (DLP) and advanced threat protection
• Scalable architecture supporting up to 100 Gbps of aggregated throughput
• Low latency processing with sub-millisecond response times
• Support for multiple security policies and granular content filtering
• Redundant power supplies and hot-swap fan modules for high availability
• Management via Cisco Security Manager or RESTful APIs for automation

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: 1RK01-006
• Form factor: 2U rack-mount appliance
• Throughput: up to 100 Gbps (SSL/TLS) and 80 Gbps (DLP)
• Maximum concurrent sessions: 1 million
• CPU: Multi-core network processor optimized for cryptographic workloads
• Memory: 32 GB DDR4
• Storage: 2 x 500 GB SSD for logging and policy storage
• Interfaces: 8 x 10 GbE SFP+ ports, 2 x 40 GbE QSFP+ uplinks
• Power: Dual hot-swap 750 W AC power supplies
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius
• Compliance: FIPS 140-2 Level 1, PCI DSS, GDPR ready

Typical Applications

• Enterprise data centers needing accelerated SSL/TLS inspection for web and cloud traffic
• Service providers delivering secure content acceleration as a managed service
• Financial institutions requiring high-speed encryption and DLP for transaction processing
• Healthcare organizations protecting PHI while maintaining fast access to electronic records
• Government agencies enforcing strict compliance with encrypted communications

By offloading intensive cryptographic and content inspection tasks to the Cisco CSS 11000, organizations can improve user experience, lower total cost of ownership, and strengthen their security posture without sacrificing performance.