Cisco ASA 5510-AIP20SP-K8 Firewall with Advanced Inspection

Product Description

The Cisco ASA5510-AIP20SP-K8 is a purpose-built enterprise firewall appliance integrating the AIP-SSM-20 intrusion prevention module with a 5-port Fast Ethernet interface. Designed for medium-to-large network perimeters, this unit delivers stateful inspection and IPS capabilities within a single chassis, supporting DES encryption and Security Plus licensing for enhanced throughput and redundancy. It is suited for B2B deployments requiring reliable access control and threat mitigation in branch or core network segments.

Technical Specifications

• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable appliance
• Firewall Throughput: Up to 300 Mbps (with Security Plus license)
• VPN Encryption: DES (Data Encryption Standard) support
• Ports: 5x Fast Ethernet (10/100BASE-TX) interfaces
• Intrusion Prevention: AIP-SSM-20 module included
• Software: ASA OS with Security Plus feature set
• Model Number: ASA5510-AIP20SP-K8
• Power Supply: AC, standard (non-DC)

Design Features

• Integrated AIP-SSM-20 module for inline intrusion prevention without external appliances
• Security Plus license enables active/standby high-availability deployment
• Modular architecture supports future service module upgrades
• Compact 1U chassis suitable for standard 19-inch racks
• Dual-purpose interfaces for routing and transparent firewall modes
• DES encryption coprocessor for hardware-accelerated VPN operations

Application Area

This appliance is deployed at enterprise network perimeters, data center edge zones, and large branch offices requiring combined firewall and IPS functionality. It is typically positioned between the core router and internal LAN segments to enforce access policies, inspect inbound/outbound traffic, and block signature-based threats. The Security Plus license makes it suitable for redundant firewall pairs in high-availability architectures, while the AIP module addresses compliance-driven deep packet inspection needs.