Cisco ASA5540-AIP20-K8 Next-Generation Firewall

Product Description

Cisco ASA5540-AIP20-K8 is an enterprise-grade firewall appliance designed for mid-to-large network environments requiring advanced threat prevention and high-availability firewall services. This model integrates the ASA 5540 security platform with the AIP-SSM-20 intrusion prevention module, providing a unified security solution for B2B buyers managing critical infrastructure in Poland and the EU.

Technical Specifications

• Model: ASA5540-AIP20-K8
• Form Factor: ASA 5540 Appliance with AIP-SSM-20
• Network Interfaces: 4x Gigabit Ethernet (GE) + 1x Fast Ethernet (FE)
• Encryption: DES
• Software: Includes security software and High Availability (HA) support
• Intrusion Prevention: AIP-SSM-20 module for deep packet inspection
• MPN: ASA5540-AIP20-K8

Design Features

• Integrated IPS module (AIP-SSM-20) enables inline threat detection without additional hardware.
• High Availability (HA) capability ensures seamless failover for mission-critical uptime.
• Dedicated management and service ports (4GE+1FE) allow flexible network segmentation.
• Compact appliance form factor simplifies rack deployment in standard data center enclosures.
• DES encryption support suits legacy or compliance-driven environments requiring basic cryptographic protection.

Application Area

This firewall is deployed in enterprise data centers and large campus networks across Poland and Central Europe, positioned at internet edge or internal segmentation points. It is suitable for organizations requiring a combined firewall and intrusion prevention system in a single chassis, supporting high-throughput security policies and redundant configurations in distributed IT infrastructures.