Cisco FPR2140-NGFW-K9 | Firepower 2140 Firewall, 12x 1GbE + 4x 10GbE SFP+, 8.5 Gbps

Q: What is the difference between firewall throughput and threat defense throughput on the FPR2140?
A: The FPR2140 delivers 8.5 Gbps threat defense throughput with full next-generation firewall services enabled, including Application Visibility and Control (AVC), IPS, malware inspection, and URL filtering. This represents real-world performance with all security features active. The dual multicore CPU architecture ensures sustained throughput even when advanced threat inspection is enabled, making it suitable for enterprise edge and data center deployments.

Q: Can I expand the port density on the Firepower 2140?
A: Yes, the FPR2140 includes one Network Module (NetMod) expansion bay that supports optional 8-port 1 Gigabit or 8-port 10 Gigabit SFP+ modules. With a NetMod installed, the appliance can support up to 24 total interfaces, providing deployment flexibility for growing networks or high-bandwidth data center environments.

Q: What management options are available for the Firepower 2140?
A: The FPR2140 can be managed through Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) for centralized on-premises management, Cisco Defense Orchestrator for cloud-based management, or the local Firepower Device Manager for on-box configuration. It runs Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) software or can alternatively run Cisco ASA software for traditional firewall functionality.

Q: What security features does the Firepower 2140 support?
A: The FPR2140 provides integrated next-generation firewall capabilities including Application Visibility and Control (AVC), next-generation IPS (NGIPS), Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) for Networks, URL filtering, TLS decryption, and IPsec VPN. The dual CPU architecture allows simultaneous firewall, cryptographic, and threat inspection operations without performance degradation.

Q: Is the Firepower 2140 suitable for high-availability deployments?
A: Yes, the FPR2140 supports clustering and high-availability configurations. It features dual hot-swappable 400W AC power supplies and a 3+1 redundant fan configuration for continuous operation. The appliance can be deployed in active/standby or active/active clustering modes for business-critical environments requiring maximum uptime.