Cisco FPR1010E-ASA-K9 | Firepower 1010E 8-Port Gigabit Firewall, Fanless

Q: What is the difference between the FPR1010E-ASA-K9 and FPR1010-ASA-K9?
A: The FPR1010E does not include Power over Ethernet (PoE+) capability. The standard FPR1010-ASA-K9 has PoE+ on ports 7 and 8, while the 1010E has 8 standard Gigabit Ethernet ports without PoE. Both models share identical throughput, VPN capabilities, and other specifications.

Q: Can the Firepower 1010E run both ASA and FTD software?
A: Yes, the Firepower 1010E supports both Cisco ASA software (version 9.18.2 or later) and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) software (version 7.2.3 or later). The FPR1010E-ASA-K9 SKU ships with ASA pre-installed, providing traditional firewall and VPN functionality. It can be reimaged to FTD if next-generation firewall features are required.

Q: Is the Firepower 1010E suitable for high-availability deployments?
A: Yes, the Firepower 1010E supports active/standby high-availability configurations when running ASA software. Two units can be configured for stateful failover to ensure business continuity. An optional HA license may be required depending on your deployment requirements.

Q: What licensing is required for the Firepower 1010E with ASA?
A: The FPR1010E running ASA requires an Essentials feature license (managed via Cisco Smart Licensing) to function. Additional licenses may be needed for strong encryption (3DES/AES), failover/HA capability, and Cisco Secure Client (formerly AnyConnect) VPN.

Q: Can the Firepower 1010E be rack-mounted?
A: Yes, the Firepower 1010E is 1U rack-mountable and ships with optional rack-mount brackets. Its compact 1.8-inch height and fanless design also make it ideal for desktop deployment in small offices where quiet operation is important.