Cisco FPR2130-K9 | Firepower 2130 Spare Chassis, 1U, 1x NetMod Bay

Q: What is included with the FPR2130-K9 spare chassis?
A: The FPR2130-K9 includes the 1U chassis with one network module bay, pre-installed SSD storage, and all integrated Ethernet ports (12x 1G RJ-45 and 4x 10G SFP+). Power supplies and fan modules are not included and must be ordered separately or transferred from an existing unit.

Q: What is the difference between FPR2130-K9 and FPR2130-ASA-K9 or FPR2130-NGFW-K9?
A: The FPR2130-K9 is a spare chassis only, shipped without power supplies or fans for replacement purposes. The FPR2130-ASA-K9 and FPR2130-NGFW-K9 are complete appliances that include dual power supplies, fan modules, and come pre-loaded with ASA or Threat Defense software respectively.

Q: Which network modules are compatible with this chassis?
A: The FPR2130-K9 supports the FPR-NM-8X10G network module, which provides eight additional 10 Gigabit SFP+ ports. This allows expansion to a maximum of 24 total Ethernet ports when combined with the 12 fixed 1G and 4 fixed 10G SFP+ interfaces.

Q: Can this chassis run both ASA and Threat Defense software?
A: Yes, the Firepower 2130 hardware platform supports both Cisco ASA software and Cisco Firepower Threat Defense software. The chassis can be configured to run either operating system depending on deployment requirements and can also operate in dedicated IPS mode.

Q: What are typical use cases for ordering a spare chassis?
A: Spare chassis are commonly used for high-availability environments requiring rapid hardware replacement, RMA scenarios, field service inventory, or deployments where power supplies and fans are standardized separately. Enterprises often stock spare chassis to minimize downtime in mission-critical security infrastructure.