ASA5540-AIP20-K8 (USED) Overview
Cisco’s ASA5540-AIP20-K8 (USED) is a high-performing security appliance tailored for medium to large enterprises. It offers robust protection through its AIP-SSM-20 module, ensuring a safeguarded network environment. Ideal for companies requiring high availability, the unit includes software, DES encryption, and multiple GE and FE ports for versatile connectivity.
ASA5540-AIP20-K8 Product Highlights● Integrated AIP-SSM-20
● High Availability (HA)
● 4GE + 1FE Ports
● DES Encryption
● IPS Edition Bundle
Product Features Comparison
| Feature | Cisco ASA5540-AIP20-K8 | ASA5525-X | ASA5550 | ASA5515-X | ASA5545-X | ASA5585-X | ASA5520 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Integrated IPS | AIP-SSM-20 | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| Max Firewall Throughput | 650 Mbps | 2 Gbps | 1.2 Gbps | 1.2 Gbps | 2 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 450 Mbps |
| Max VPN Throughput | 325 Mbps | 300 Mbps | 425 Mbps | 250 Mbps | 500 Mbps | 4 Gbps | 225 Mbps |
| Security Contexts | 2 | 10 | 50 | 2 | 10 | 250 | 5 |
| Max Concurrent Sessions | 400,000 | 500,000 | 650,000 | 250,000 | 1 Million | 4 Million | 280,000 |
| Interfaces | 4GE + 1FE | 8GE | 8GE + 1FE | 8GE | 12GE | 12GE + 4 SFPs | 4GE + 1FE |
ASA5540-AIP20-K8 Product Application Scenarios● Medium to large enterprises
● Data center security
● Branch office deployments






