Cisco Firepower 2110 NGFW (FPR2110-ASA-K9)

Equipment Overview

The Cisco Firepower 2110 ASA Appliance (MPN: FPR2110-ASA-K9) is a 1U rack-mountable next-generation firewall designed for enterprise perimeter security and threat defense. This appliance runs the ASA (Adaptive Security Appliance) software, providing robust stateful inspection, access control, and VPN services. It is positioned as a mid-range hardware platform suitable for branch offices and small-to-medium enterprise deployments requiring reliable network segmentation and policy enforcement.

Main Parameters

• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable appliance
• Model: FPR2110-ASA-K9
• Software Platform: ASA (Adaptive Security Appliance)
• Product Series: Cisco Firepower 2100
• Device Type: Firewall appliance (dedicated security hardware)
• Primary Function: Network traffic filtering, access control, and security policy enforcement

Key Advantages

The FPR2110-ASA-K9 is selected for enterprise projects due to its dedicated hardware architecture, which offloads security processing from general-purpose CPUs, ensuring predictable throughput. Its 1U form factor simplifies data center and wiring closet deployment, while the ASA software offers mature, stable configuration paradigms familiar to network security teams. The appliance provides a clear upgrade path within the Firepower 2100 series for scaling capacity as organizational needs grow.

Compatibility & Integration

The appliance integrates with standard Ethernet networking environments and supports common enterprise routing and switching infrastructures. As a Cisco ASA-based platform, it interoperates with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) and other security management tools, adhering to industry-standard protocols for VPN, AAA, and logging (e.g., RADIUS, TACACS+, syslog). It operates within typical data center environmental specifications for 1U equipment, including standard power and cooling requirements.