Cisco Firepower 2110 ASA Security Appliance with NetMod Bay

Overview

The Cisco FPR2110-ASA-K9 is a firewall security appliance designed to provide advanced threat protection while maintaining high network performance. It delivers up to 2 Gbps of throughput for threat inspection and supports approximately one million concurrent sessions, making it suitable for protecting internet edges, branch gateways, or internal data center segments. The appliance features sixteen integrated interfaces, including twelve 1 Gigabit RJ45 ports and four 1 Gigabit SFP ports, along with a dedicated management port and a console port for easy access and control.

Its 1U rack-mount form factor fits standard data center racks, and the built-in NetMod Bay allows for future expansion without replacing the chassis. The device supports site-to-site IPsec VPN connections at speeds up to 750 Mbps, making it a versatile choice for regional offices and service providers. Management can be centralized through Cisco Firepower Management Center or handled locally via the on-box interface, with automatic updates ensuring ongoing protection against emerging threats.

Key features

• Dual multi-core CPU architecture that maintains consistent performance during encrypted traffic processing and deep packet inspection
• High throughput of up to 2 Gbps for firewall and advanced threat inspection without adding noticeable latency
• Support for roughly one million concurrent sessions to handle busy network environments
• Combination of twelve 1 Gigabit RJ45 ports and four 1 Gigabit SFP ports to accommodate both copper and fiber cabling needs
• Integrated NetMod Bay for flexible expansion options without chassis replacement
• IPsec VPN throughput up to 750 Mbps for secure site-to-site or remote access connections
• Compact 1U rack-mount design with a single 250 W AC power supply to fit standard racks and maintain modest power consumption
• Centralized management via Cisco Firepower Management Center or standalone operation with on-box interface
• Automatic signature and software updates to keep security measures current against new exploits and malware

Key specs

• Firewall and threat inspection throughput: up to 2.0 Gbps
• Concurrent sessions supported: approximately 1,000,000
• IPsec VPN throughput: up to 750 Mbps
• Interfaces: 12 x 1 Gigabit RJ45, 4 x 1 Gigabit SFP, 1 dedicated management port, 1 console port
• Expansion: built-in NetMod Bay
• Form factor: 1U rack-mount chassis
• Power supply: single 250 W AC

Connectivity and compatibility

This appliance supports a mix of copper and fiber connections through its twelve 1 Gigabit RJ45 ports and four 1 Gigabit SFP ports, allowing flexible integration into diverse network infrastructures. The dedicated management and console ports provide out-of-band access for secure and straightforward device administration. Its compatibility with Cisco Firepower Management Center enables centralized policy control and logging, while the on-box interface supports standalone deployments.

• Supports mixed cabling environments with copper and fiber ports
• Out-of-band management via dedicated management and console ports
• Compatible with Cisco Firepower Management Center for centralized management
• Supports site-to-site IPsec VPN for secure remote connections

Ideal uses and environments

This security appliance is well suited for organizations with internet connections up to 2 Gbps, regional offices requiring secure site-to-site VPNs, and service providers needing strong security without compromising network speed. It also fits lab environments where predictable performance is essential for testing and validating new applications before deployment. Its combination of throughput, session capacity, and flexible connectivity makes it a strong choice for busy networks demanding reliable protection and low latency.