Data Sheet

Data Sheet
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of Cisco ASA 5500 Series appliances. Licensing options enable organizations to customize the features and
capabilities to each group's needs, with features that include advanced content services and increased user capacity.
The CSC SSM ships with a default feature set that provides antivirus, antispyware, and file blocking services. A Plus
license is available for each CSC SSM at an additional charge, delivering capabilities such as antispam, antiphishing,
URL blocking and filtering, and content control services. Businesses can extend the user capacity of the CSC SSM
by purchasing and installing additional user licenses. A detailed listing of these options is shown in Table 12 and in
the CSC SSM data sheet.
Table 12. Characteristics of Cisco ASA 5500 Series CSC SSMs
Feature
Cisco ASA 5500 Series CSC-SSM-10
Cisco ASA 5500 Series CSC-SSM-20
Supported Platforms
Cisco ASA 5510
Cisco ASA 5520
Cisco ASA 5510
Cisco ASA 5520
Cisco ASA 5540
Standard and Optional Features
Standard User License
50 users
500 users
Standard Feature Set
Antivirus, antispyware, file blocking
Optional User Upgrades
(Total Users)
100 users
250 users
500 users
750 users
1000 users
Optional Feature Upgrades
Plus License: Adds antispam, antiphishing, URL blocking and filtering, and content control
Technical Specifications
Memory
1 GB
2 GB
System Flash
256 MB
256 MB
Environmental Operating Ranges
Operating
Temperature
32 to 104ºF (0 to 40ºC)
Relative Humidity
10 to 90 percent, noncondensing
Nonoperating
Temperature
-13 to 158ºF (-25 to 70ºC)
Power consumption
90W maximum
Physical Specifications
Dimensions (H x W x D)
1.70 x 6.80 x 12.25 in. (4.32 x 17.27 x 31.12 cm)
Weight (with Power Supply)
3.00 lb (1.36 kg)
Regulatory and Standards Compliance
Safety
UL 60950, CSA C22.2 No. 60950, EN 60950 IEC 60950, AS/NZS60950
Electromagnetic
Compatibility (EMC)
CE marking, FCC Part 15 Class A, AS/NZS CISPR22 Class A, VCCI Class A, EN55022 Class A, CISPR22 Class A,
EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3
Cisco ASA 5500 Series 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet Module
The Cisco ASA 5500 Series 4-Port Gigabit Ethernet SSM enables businesses to better segment network traffic into
separate security zones, providing more granular security for their network environment. These zones can range from
the Internet to internal corporate departments/sites to DMZs. This high-performance module supports both copper
and optical connection options by including four 10/100/1000 copper RJ-45 ports and four SFP ports. Businesses can
choose between copper or fiber ports, providing flexibility for data center, campus, or enterprise edge connectivity.