Cisco ASA5520-AIP20-K8 Next-Generation Firewall

Product Description

The Cisco ASA5520-AIP20-K8 is a purpose-built enterprise firewall appliance integrating the AIP-SSM-20 intrusion prevention module. It is designed for mid-to-large network environments requiring stateful inspection, high availability, and hardware-based security acceleration. This model supports DES encryption and includes four Gigabit Ethernet plus one Fast Ethernet interface for flexible perimeter deployment.

Technical Specifications

• Model: ASA5520-AIP20-K8
• Form Factor: ASA 5520 Appliance with AIP-SSM-20
• Interfaces: 4x GE (Gigabit Ethernet) + 1x FE (Fast Ethernet)
• Encryption: DES
• High Availability: Supported (HA)
• Software: Included (SW)
• Intrusion Prevention: AIP-SSM-20 module integrated

Design Features

• Appliance form factor with integrated security module for reduced rack footprint.
• Dedicated AIP-SSM-20 provides hardware-assisted intrusion prevention.
• High availability support enables failover configurations for uninterrupted operation.
• DES encryption ensures baseline VPN and data protection capabilities.
• Fixed interface set simplifies cabling and network topology planning.

Application Area

This firewall is deployed at enterprise network perimeters and data center edges to enforce access control policies and inspect traffic for intrusions. It suits organizations needing a converged firewall and IPS platform with redundant operation, such as branch office aggregation or core segmentation points. The appliance integrates into existing Cisco security architectures for centralized management.