Cisco FPR1120-NGFW-K9 | Firepower 1120 Firewall, 8x 1G RJ45, 4x 1G SFP, 1.5 Gbps

Q: What software does the FPR1120-NGFW-K9 run?
A: This model runs Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) software, providing next-generation firewall capabilities with integrated intrusion prevention, application visibility and control, URL filtering, and advanced malware protection. It can be managed locally via Firepower Device Manager (FDM), centrally via Firepower Management Center (FMC), or from the cloud with Cisco Defense Orchestrator.

Q: Is the Firepower 1120 suitable for branch office deployments?
A: Yes, the Firepower 1120 is designed for small to mid-sized offices, branch locations, and Internet edge deployments. Its compact 1U form factor, fanless design, and comprehensive security features make it ideal for remote sites requiring enterprise-grade threat protection with up to 1.5 Gbps throughput and 150 VPN peers.

Q: What VPN capabilities does this firewall support?
A: The FPR1120-NGFW-K9 supports IPsec VPN with up to 150 VPN peers and delivers 1.5 Gbps IPsec VPN throughput. It provides advanced remote access VPN termination capabilities suitable for connecting branch offices and remote users securely to the corporate network.

Q: Can I use both copper and fiber uplinks on this model?
A: Yes, the Firepower 1120 includes 8x 1G RJ45 copper ports and 4x 1G SFP fiber ports, allowing flexible connectivity options. The SFP ports support standard 1000BASE-X SFP transceivers for single-mode or multi-mode fiber connections, ideal for campus backbone or WAN uplinks.

Q: What security features are included with Firepower Threat Defense?
A: FTD software provides comprehensive security including stateful firewall inspection, next-generation IPS, application visibility and control (AVC), URL filtering with 80+ categories, SSL/TLS decryption and inspection, Cisco Security Intelligence with IP/URL/DNS threat feeds, and integration with Cisco Talos for real-time threat updates. Advanced malware protection and sandboxing require separate licensing.