ASA-SSP-40-K8= Cisco ASA Security appliance at discount

ASA-SSP-40-K8 Specifications

Cisco ASA Security Services Processor (SSP) Module

Manufacturer: Cisco
Manufacturer Model: ASA-SSP-40-K8
Product Line: ASA Security Services Processor
Product Series: SSP-40
Product Type: Security services module / hardware accelerator
Product Name: Cisco ASA SSP-40 Security Services Processor Module

KEY FEATURES:

Hardware-accelerated processing for Cisco ASA (Adaptive Security Appliance) firewalls

Supports high-performance firewall throughput, VPN acceleration, and intrusion prevention

Offloads encryption, decryption, and security inspection from main ASA chassis CPU

Compatible with multiple ASA chassis models (e.g., ASA 5520, 5540, 5550, 5580) depending on configuration

Supports up to 40 Gbps aggregate throughput for firewall/VPN traffic

Supports both IPSec VPN and SSL VPN processing

PERFORMANCE:

Firewall throughput: up to 40 Gbps (depending on ASA chassis model)

VPN throughput: up to 20 Gbps (IPSec / SSL VPN)

Concurrent sessions: scalable based on ASA chassis and SSP configuration

Encryption support: AES, 3DES, DES, SHA, MD5

ENVIRONMENTAL & RELIABILITY:

Power Consumption: ~150 W (typical)

Operating Temperature: 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)

Relative Humidity (Operating): 5%–90%, non-condensing

Enterprise-class reliability and MTBF: high (hardware accelerated, redundant-capable depending on ASA chassis)

Compliance: UL, CE, RoHS, FCC

PHYSICAL:

Form Factor: Module for installation in ASA chassis

Dimensions: ~1.5″ H × 12″ W × 15″ D (approx.)

Weight: ~4.5 lb (~2.0 kg)

COMPATIBILITY & USE CASES:

Compatible ASA models: ASA 5520, ASA 5540, ASA 5550, ASA 5580 (check exact hardware requirements per chassis)

Ideal for high-throughput firewall, VPN, and IPS deployments

Use Case: Enterprise or service provider networks requiring offloaded security processing for high-performance environments