Cisco ASA-SSM-10 Asa 5500 Ssm-aip-10 Security

Overview
The Cisco ASA-SSM-10 (Asa 5500 Ssm-aip-10 Security) is a high performance security module designed for integration with Cisco ASA 5500 series firewalls. It delivers advanced intrusion prevention, application visibility, and threat protection in a compact, plug-in form factor, enabling organizations to protect critical network segments without adding additional hardware.

Key Features

• Integrated intrusion prevention system (IPS) with real-time signature updates
• Application awareness and control for granular traffic management
• High throughput up to 1 Gbps for both encrypted and unencrypted traffic
• Low latency processing to maintain optimal user experience
• Seamless integration with Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance management tools
• Support for Cisco FirePOWER services and advanced malware protection

Technical Specifications

• Model/Part Number: ASA-SSM-10
• Form factor: 1U removable security module
• Maximum concurrent sessions: 500,000
• Throughput (firewall): up to 1 Gbps
• IPS throughput: up to 500 Mbps
• Supported interfaces: 2 x 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports
• Power consumption: 15 W typical
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40 deg C (32 to 104 deg F)
• Dimensions: 1.75 in height x 17.5 in width x 13.0 in depth

Applications

• Enterprise branch offices requiring robust perimeter security
• Data center edge protection where high performance and low latency are critical
• Regulated industries such as finance and healthcare that need advanced threat detection and compliance reporting
• Hybrid cloud environments that demand consistent security policies across on-premises and virtual resources
• Small to medium businesses looking to upgrade from basic firewall capabilities to integrated IPS and application control

By deploying the Cisco ASA-SSM-10, organizations can consolidate multiple security functions into a single module, simplify management, and achieve a stronger security posture while preserving network performance.