Cisco FP7115-K9 Enterprise Next-Generation Firewall

What It Is

The Cisco FirePOWER 7115 (FP7115-K9) is a 1U rack-mount next-generation firewall appliance from the Cisco Firepower 7000 series. It is designed for enterprise perimeter security and high-throughput inspection in data center and core network environments. The unit combines threat-focused security services with hardware-accelerated performance for deployment at the network edge.

Technical Details

• Form Factor: 1U rack-mount chassis
• Copper Ports: 4 x 10/100/1000BASE-T (4 Port Copper)
• Fiber Ports: 8 x SFP (Small Form-Factor Pluggable) slots for optical transceivers
• Model: Cisco FirePOWER 7115 (MPN: FP7115-K9)
• Series: Cisco Firepower 7000 series
• Chassis Type: Dedicated security appliance (firewall)
• Port Combination: Mixed copper and fiber interfaces for flexible network segmentation

Configuration & Options

• The appliance is supplied with 4 copper ports and 8 SFP ports as standard.
• SFP transceivers are field-replaceable and must be selected separately based on fiber type (multimode or single-mode) and distance requirements.
• The unit supports deployment as a standalone firewall or in conjunction with Cisco Firepower Management Center for centralized policy control.
• No additional modular expansion options are listed for this specific model within the 7000 series.

Operating Conditions

The FirePOWER 7115 is intended for installation in server racks within controlled climate environments, such as enterprise data centers, network operations centers, or secure telecommunication rooms. It operates as an inline security gateway, positioned between internal networks and external links to enforce access control and threat prevention. The 1U form factor allows for dense deployment in high-availability pairs or multi-tenant infrastructure.