Cisco FPR2130-NGFW-K9

Cisco FPR2130-NGFW-K9 FirePower 2130 NGFW Security Firewall Appliance

Description Overview

The Cisco FPR2130-NGFW-K9 Firepower 2130 is a next-generation network security firewall appliance designed to protect enterprise networks by monitoring, controlling, and blocking malicious traffic. It combines a traditional firewall with advanced security features like intrusion prevention, application control, malware protection, and secure VPN access, all in a single hardware device.

Key Specifications

 Hardware & Form Factor

• Form Factor: 1U rack-mount appliance

• Dimensions: ~1.73″ H × 16.90″ W × 19.76″ D (rackable)

• Network Module Bay: 1 slot for expansion

• Integrated Ports:

  • 12 × 10M/100M/1GBASE-T RJ-45 Ethernet

  • 4 × 10 Gigabit SFP+ interfaces

  • Optional modules expand ports (up to 24 total)

• Management & Console: 1 × dedicated Gigabit management port, 1 × RJ-45 console

• Storage: 1 × 200 GB SSD + 1 spare slot

• Power Supply: Single or optional dual AC (400 W), optional DC support

Key Features

1. Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW)

Provides advanced traffic filtering beyond traditional firewalls, including:

• Stateful inspection

• Application-aware control

• Deep packet inspection

2. Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

Detects and blocks known and emerging threats using signature-based and behavioral analysis.

3. Application Visibility and Control (AVC)

Identifies and manages applications (like social media or peer-to-peer) regardless of port, protocol, or encryption.

4. Threat Intelligence Integration

Uses up-to-date Cisco Security Intelligence feeds to block malicious IPs, URLs, and domains.

5. Advanced Malware Protection (AMP)

Optional module that detects, blocks, and remediates malware that crosses the network.

6. Secure VPN Support

Supports secure site-to-site and remote access VPN (IPsec), enabling encrypted communication across untrusted networks.

7. Flexible Management

Can be managed through:

• Firepower Device Manager (FDM) – local GUI

• Firepower Management Center (FMC) – centralized controller

• Cisco Defense Orchestrator – cloud-based management

8. High Performance

Designed to deliver robust throughput even when advanced security services are enabled.

9. Scalability & Expandability

Modular hardware options allow adding more network interfaces or capabilities.

10. High Availability (HA)

Supports active/standby configurations for network resilience and uptime.

✅ Key Benefits

Comprehensive Threat Protection

Combines multiple security technologies in one device to defend against a wide range of cyber threats.

Optimized Network Performance

Efficient hardware and software architecture balance strong security with high throughput for busy enterprise networks.

**Better **Network & Application Control

Gives visibility into application usage and enforces granular policies based on applications, users, or devices.

Improved Compliance

Helps organizations meet regulatory requirements by providing detailed logging, auditing, and security policies.

Support for Secure Connectivity

Integrated VPN capabilities enable secure communication for remote users and offices.

Centralized and Simplified Management

Multiple options make it easier for administrators to manage policies, view events, and respond to threats from one place.

Reliable Business Continuity

High availability features minimize downtime and maintain network services during failures.