Besides Cisco ASA5500 series firewalls, we know there are also FirePOWER series, like FirePOWER 1000, FirePOWER 2100, FirePOWER 4100, etc. Unlike ASA5500 which is only one series, FirePOWER provide various sub series, what are their differences? Let’s compare.
Overview of FirePOWER 1000
Cisco Firepower 1000 Series is a family of three threat-focused Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) security platforms that deliver business resiliency through superior threat defense. It offers exceptional sustained performance when advanced threat functions are enabled. The 1000 Series’ throughput range addresses use cases from the small office, home office, remote branch office to the Internet edge. The 1000 Series platforms run Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD).
Cisco Firepower 1000 Series summary
| Model | NGFW | Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS) | Interfaces |
| FPR-1010 | 650 Mbps | 650 Mbps | 8 x RJ45 |
| FPR-1120 | 1.5 Gbps | 1.5 Gbps | 8 x RJ45, 4 x SFP |
| FPR-1140 | 2.2 Gbps | 2.2 Gbps | 8 x RJ45, 4 x SFP |
Overview of FirePOWER 2100
Cisco Firepower 2100 Series NGFW appliances deliver business resiliency through superior threat defense. They provide sustained network performance when threat inspection features are activated to keep your business running securely. And they are now simpler to manage for improved IT efficiency and a lower total cost of ownership.
Cisco Firepower 2100 series summary:
| Model | Firewall | NGFW | NGIPS | Interfaces | Optional interfaces |
| FPR-2110 | 3G | 2.3G | 2.3G | 12 x RJ45, 4 x SFP | N/A |
| FPR-2120 | 6G | 3G | 3G | 12 x RJ45, 4 x SFP | N/A |
| FPR-2130 | 10G | 5G | 5G | 12 x RJ45, 4 x SFP+ | 10G SFP+, 1/10G FTW |
| FPR-2140 | 20G | 9G | 9G | 12 x RJ45, 4 x SFP+ | 10G SFP+, 1/10G FTW |
Overview of FirePOWER 4100
Stop more threats with our fully integrated next-generation firewall (NGFW) appliance. The 4100 Series’ 1-rack-unit size is ideal at the Internet edge and in high-performance environments. It shows you what’s happening on your network, detects attacks earlier so you can act faster, and reduces management complexity.
Cisco Firepower 4100 Series summary:
| Model | Firewall | NGFW | NGIPS | Interfaces | Optional Interfaces |
| FPR-4110 | 35G | 11G | 15G | 8 x SFP+ on-chassis | 2 x NM’s: 1/10/40G, FTW |
| FPR-4115(New) | 80G | 26G | 27G | 8 x SFP+ on-chassis | 2 x NMs: 1/10/40G, FTW |
| FPR-4120 | 60G | 19G | 27G | 8 x SFP+ on-chassis | 2 x NM’s: 1/10/40G, FTW |
| FPR-4125(New) | 80G | 35G | 41G | 8 x SFP+ on-chassis | 2 x NMs: 1/10/40G, FTW |
| FPR-4140 | 70G | 27G | 38G | 8 x SFP+ on-chassis | 2 x NM’s: 1/10/40G, FTW |
| FPR-4145(New) | 80G | 45G | 55G | 8 x SFP+ on-chassis | 2 x NMs: 1/10/40G, FTW |
| FPR-4150 | 75G | 39G | 52G | 8 x SFP+ on-chassis | 2 x NM’s: 1/10/40G, FTW |
Performance Comparison of Cisco FirePOWER Series
| Features | FirePOWER 1000 | FirePOWER 2100 | FirePOWER 4100 |
| Throughput: Firewall (FW) + Application Visibility and Control (AVC) (1024B) | 650 Mbps-2.2 Gbps | 2.3 Gbps-9 Gbps | 13 Gbps-45 Gbps |
| Throughput: FW + AVC + Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) (1024B) | 650 Mbps-2.2 Gbps | 2.3 Gbps-9 Gbps | 11 Gbps-39 Gbps |
| Maximum concurrent sessions, with AVC | 100K-400K | 1-3 million | 10-30 million |
| Maximum new connections per second, with AVC | 6K-22K | 14K-57K | 64K-263K |
| Transport Layer Security (TLS) | 150 Mbps-1 Gbps | 365 Mbps-1.4 Gbps | 4.5 Gbps-7.5 Gbps |
| Throughput: NGIPS (1024B) | 650 Mbps-2.2 Gbps | 2.3 Gbps-9 Gbps | 15 Gbps-52 Gbps |
| IPSec VPN throughput (1024B TCP w/Fastpath) | 300 Mbps-1.2 Gbps | 800 Mbps-3.2 Gbps | 6 Gbps-14 Gbps |
| Maximum VPN Peers | 75-400 | 1500-10000 | 10000-20000 |
| Cisco Firepower Device Manager (local management) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Price Comparison of Cisco FirePOWER Series
Of course, the higher level, the more expensive. Here shares you the GPL.
| Product | Description | List Price (USD) |
| FPR1140-NGFW-K9 | Cisco Firepower 1140 NGFW Appliance, 1U | $7,495.00 |
| FPR1120-NGFW-K9 | Cisco Firepower 1120 NGFW Appliance, 1U | $4,495.00 |
| FPR2110-NGFW-K9 | Cisco Firepower 2110 NGFW Appliance, 1U | $10,995.00 |
| FPR2130-NGFW-K9 | Cisco Firepower 2130 NGFW Appliance, 1U, 1 x NetMod Bay | $29,995.00 |
| FPR2120-NGFW-K9 | Cisco Firepower 2120 NGFW Appliance, 1U | $19,995.00 |
| FPR2140-NGFW-K9 | Cisco Firepower 2140 NGFW Appliance, 1U, 1 x NetMod Bay | $64,995.00 |
| FPR4140-NGFW-K9 | Cisco Firepower 4140 NGFW Appliance, 1U, 2 x NetMod Bays | $209,995.00 |
| FPR4120-NGFW-K9 | Cisco Firepower 4120 NGFW Appliance, 1U, 2 x NetMod Bays | $149,995.00 |
| FPR4110-NGFW-K9 | Cisco Firepower 4110 NGFW Appliance, 1U, 2 x NetMod Bays | $89,995.00 |
| FPR4115-NGFW-K9 | Cisco Firepower 4115 NGFW Appliance, 1U, 2 x NetMod Bays | $119,995.00 |
| FPR4125-NGFW-K9 | Cisco Firepower 4125 NGFW Appliance, 1U, 2 x NetMod Bays | $189,995.00 |
| FPR4150-NGFW-K9 | Cisco Firepower 4150 NGFW Appliance, 1U, 2 x NetMod Bays | $249,995.00 |
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Learn More:
Guide to the New Cisco Firepower 2100 Series
Migration Recommendations for Cisco IPS and FirePOWER-NGIPS Series
Cisco’s High-end Next Generation Firewalls-Firepower 4100 and 9300 Series
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