Cisco Firepower 2120 NGFW Overview

The Cisco FPR2120-NGFW-K9 is a Cisco Firepower 2120 Next-Generation Firewall appliance built for enterprise networks, data-center edge deployments, branch aggregation and security-focused network infrastructures. The appliance combines firewall capabilities, application visibility and control, intrusion prevention, VPN security and advanced threat-defense capabilities in a compact 1RU chassis.

With up to 3.4 Gbps Firewall + AVC throughput, 3.4 Gbps Firewall + AVC + IPS throughput and 3.5 Gbps IPS throughput, the Firepower 2120 is designed for environments that require security inspection while maintaining high network performance.

The FPR2120-NGFW-K9 provides 12 fixed Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 interfaces and 4 Gigabit SFP interfaces, giving organizations flexible copper and fiber connectivity without requiring an additional network module. Cisco documents the 2120 as a 1RU appliance with a maximum of 16 integrated Ethernet interfaces.

Key Features

Network Interfaces & Connectivity

Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 Ports

The Firepower 2120 includes 12 fixed 10M/100M/1GBASE-T RJ-45 Ethernet interfaces. These ports can be used for LAN, WAN, server, DMZ and security-zone connectivity.

Gigabit SFP Interfaces

Four 1 Gigabit SFP Ethernet interfaces provide flexible optical or compatible copper connectivity. The SFP ports can be used for fiber-based uplinks and network segmentation.

Management & Console Connectivity

• 1 × Gigabit Ethernet management port
• 1 × Cisco serial console port on RJ-45
• 1 × USB 2.0 Type-A port
• 12 × fixed 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 network interfaces
• 4 × 1G SFP Ethernet interfaces

Next-Generation Firewall Performance

Cisco Firepower 2120 provides security inspection capabilities for enterprise network environments. The platform supports firewall, application visibility and control, intrusion prevention and VPN functions within a single security appliance.

Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense

The FPR2120-NGFW-K9 is designed for Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense (FTD) deployments. FTD combines firewall, application control, intrusion prevention and other security capabilities into a unified security platform.

• Application visibility and control
• Intrusion prevention capabilities
• Advanced firewall policy enforcement
• VPN security and encrypted connectivity
• Security event monitoring and reporting
• Centralized security management options

VPN & Secure Connectivity

The Firepower 2120 supports IPsec VPN connectivity with a documented throughput of up to 1.2 Gbps. With support for up to 3,500 VPN peers, the platform can be deployed in enterprise environments requiring secure connectivity between offices, networks and remote locations.

• Site-to-site VPN connectivity
• Secure remote network access
• Encrypted enterprise communications
• Up to 3,500 VPN peers
• Up to 1.2 Gbps IPsec VPN throughput

Hardware Specifications

Enterprise Deployment Applications

Compact 1RU Enterprise Security Platform

The Firepower 2120 combines enterprise firewall and threat-defense capabilities in a compact 1RU chassis. Its integrated 12-port Gigabit RJ-45 configuration and four 1G SFP interfaces provide up to 16 integrated Ethernet interfaces without requiring an additional network module.

The chassis measures approximately 4.4 × 42.9 × 50.2 cm, making it suitable for standard 19-inch rack deployments where rack space and integrated connectivity are important considerations.

Why Use the Cisco FPR2120-NGFW-K9?

• Enterprise-class Cisco Firepower 2120 security appliance
• 3.4 Gbps Firewall + AVC throughput
• 3.5 Gbps IPS throughput
• 1.2 Gbps IPsec VPN throughput
• Up to 1.5 million concurrent AVC sessions
• Up to 18,000 new AVC connections per second
• Up to 3,500 VPN peers
• 12 × Gigabit RJ-45 network interfaces
• 4 × 1G SFP interfaces
• Integrated management and console connectivity
• Compact 1RU rack-mount form factor
• Designed for Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense deployments