Cisco Firepower 2140 Next-Generation Firewall (FPR2140-NGFW-K9)

What It Is

The Cisco Firepower 2140 NGFW Appliance (MPN: FPR2140-NGFW-K9) is a 1U rack-mountable next-generation firewall designed for enterprise and data center perimeter security. It belongs to the Cisco Firepower 2100 series, integrating threat-focused security services with high-throughput inspection capabilities for north-south traffic filtering.

Technical Details

• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable appliance
• Chassis Ports: 1 x NetMod Bay for modular network interface expansion
• Firewall Type: Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
• Series: Cisco Firepower 2100 family
• Inspection Capabilities: Integrated NGFW functions including application visibility and control
• Hardware Platform: Purpose-built appliance for dedicated security processing
• Management Interfaces: Standard Cisco Firepower management plane (requires Firepower Management Center or device manager)

Configuration & Options

• Base Unit: FPR2140-NGFW-K9 includes the appliance chassis with 1 NetMod Bay
• NetMod Modules: Optional network modules can be installed via the NetMod Bay to add interface capacity
• Software Licensing: NGFW feature set is pre-enabled; additional licenses for advanced threat intelligence are available separately
• Deployment Mode: Supports routed, transparent, and hybrid deployment configurations
• Compatibility: Designed for integration with Cisco Firepower Management Center for centralized policy management

Operating Conditions

The Cisco Firepower FPR2140-NGFW-K9 is intended for deployment in enterprise network core, distribution, or perimeter segments where high-throughput firewall inspection is required. It operates in standard 19-inch rack environments within controlled data center or server room conditions. The appliance is suited for environments needing consistent security policy enforcement across multiple network zones or branch office aggregation points. Its compact 1U design enables dense deployment in space-constrained facilities while maintaining full next-generation firewall functionality.