Cisco FP8300-STACK-K9 Enterprise Firewall Stack

Usage Area

The Cisco FP8300-STACK-K9 is a stacking kit designed for the Cisco Firepower 8300 series firewall platforms. It is deployed in enterprise and service-provider data centers to enable the physical and logical stacking of multiple Firepower 8300 chassis, consolidating them into a single management domain. This configuration is utilized to increase throughput capacity, provide redundant failover paths, and simplify policy enforcement across high-availability security clusters. The kit supports scalable deployment scenarios where multiple firewall appliances must operate as one cohesive unit.

Construction Features

• Includes all necessary hardware components for interconnecting Firepower 8300 series chassis
• Comprises stacking cables and interface modules specifically matched to the 8300 platform
• Designed for rack-mounted installation within standard 1U or 2U enclosure layouts
• Manufactured to Cisco’s precision tolerances for secure, low-latency inter-chassis links
• Modular build allows field replacement of individual stacking components without full system teardown
• Form-fit construction ensures compatibility with existing Firepower 8300 chassis slots

Technical Parameters

• Compatible Platform: Cisco Firepower 8300 series
• Product Type: Stacking kit
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable hardware accessory
• Connectivity: Dedicated stacking ports via included cables
• Chassis Support: Designed for multi-chassis stacking configurations
• MPN: FP8300-STACK-K9
• Brand: Cisco

Standards & Certification

The stacking kit is validated by Cisco for use within Firepower 8300 series deployments, adhering to the vendor’s hardware interoperability and reliability standards. It meets the regulatory compliance requirements applicable to enterprise networking equipment, including safety and electromagnetic compatibility directives for IT environments. Certified for operation within Cisco’s security appliance ecosystem.