Cisco ASA5585-S10-K9 Next-Generation Firewall

What It Is

The Cisco ASA5585-S10-K9 is a high-performance firewall appliance from the Cisco ASA 5585-X series, designed for enterprise and service provider network perimeters. This model integrates the ASA 5585-X chassis with the SSP10 security services processor and 3DES/AES encryption capabilities, delivering advanced threat protection and VPN services.

Technical Details

• Chassis: ASA 5585-X with integrated SSP10 module
• Network Interfaces: 8 x Gigabit Ethernet (GE) ports
• Management Ports: 2 x GE dedicated for management
• Encryption: 3DES/AES hardware acceleration
• Power Supply: 1 x AC power supply unit
• Security Processor: SSP10 (Security Services Processor) for firewall and VPN throughput

Configuration & Options

• Part Number: ASA5585-S10-K9
• Included Components: Chassis, SSP10 module, 8GE I/O, 2GE management ports, 1 AC PSU
• Encryption Variants: This unit supports 3DES/AES; alternative models (ASA5585-S10-K7, ASA5585-S10-K8) offer NPE or DES encryption, respectively
• Deployment: Ready for rack-mount installation in standard 19-inch racks

Operating Conditions

The ASA5585-S10-K9 is intended for deployment in data center environments or enterprise network cores requiring high-availability perimeter security. It operates in 24/7 continuous duty within controlled temperature and humidity conditions typical of server rooms. The unit supports integration into clustered or standalone firewall architectures for traffic inspection and policy enforcement.