Cisco firewall comparison

FPR1120-NGFW-K9 vs FPR1140-NGFW-K9

A key difference between Cisco FPR1120-NGFW-K9 and FPR1140-NGFW-K9 is FTD Firewall + AVC Throughput: FPR1120-NGFW-K9 — 2.3 Gbps; FPR1140-NGFW-K9 — 3.3 Gbps. They also differ in FTD Firewall + AVC + IPS Throughput (2.3 Gbps vs 3.3 Gbps) and NGIPS Throughput (2.6 Gbps vs 3.5 Gbps). The FPR1140-NGFW-K9 has the higher published value for this metric. Keep the Cisco test mode and packet profile the same when sizing traffic. The table below shows 47 specifications available for both models. Confirm licenses, accessories, power supplies and regional suffixes before ordering.

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Key performance and configuration differences

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FTD Firewall + AVC Throughput
FPR1120-NGFW-K9

2.3 Gbps

FPR1140-NGFW-K9

3.3 Gbps

FTD Firewall + AVC + IPS Throughput
FPR1120-NGFW-K9

2.3 Gbps

FPR1140-NGFW-K9

3.3 Gbps

NGIPS Throughput
FPR1120-NGFW-K9

2.6 Gbps

FPR1140-NGFW-K9

3.5 Gbps

TLS Decryption Throughput
FPR1120-NGFW-K9

0.85 Gbps

FPR1140-NGFW-K9

1.2 Gbps

IPsec VPN Throughput
FPR1120-NGFW-K9

1.2 Gbps

FPR1140-NGFW-K9

1.4 Gbps

Concurrent Sessions with AVC
FPR1120-NGFW-K9

200,000

FPR1140-NGFW-K9

400,000

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How to choose between FPR1120-NGFW-K9 and FPR1140-NGFW-K9

Review the differences in this order to identify the model that best fits the intended deployment.

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    Software and security services

    Choose ASA or Threat Defense first, then size for the inspection, TLS decryption and VPN services that will be enabled.

  2. 02

    Connections and interfaces

    Check concurrent sessions, new connections per second, interface speeds and any required expansion modules.

  3. 03

    Resiliency and licensing

    Confirm high availability or clustering, management platform, subscriptions, storage and power redundancy.

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Full specification comparison

Comparison parameter
Product ID FPR1120-NGFW-K9FPR1140-NGFW-K9
Product and ordering
Product TypeDifferent FPR1120-NGFW-K9 Cisco Secure Firewall 1120 appliance FPR1140-NGFW-K9 Cisco Secure Firewall 1140 appliance
Form Factor FPR1120-NGFW-K9 1RU FPR1140-NGFW-K9 1RU
Firewall Platform Type FPR1120-NGFW-K9 Threat Defense next-generation firewall FPR1140-NGFW-K9 Threat Defense next-generation firewall
Security and VPN performance
Security Software Image FPR1120-NGFW-K9 Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense FPR1140-NGFW-K9 Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
ASA Stateful Firewall Throughput FPR1120-NGFW-K9 Not applicable FPR1140-NGFW-K9 Not applicable
ASA Multiprotocol Firewall Throughput FPR1120-NGFW-K9 Not applicable FPR1140-NGFW-K9 Not applicable
FTD Firewall + AVC ThroughputDifferent FPR1120-NGFW-K9 2.3 Gbps FPR1140-NGFW-K9 3.3 Gbps
FTD Firewall + AVC + IPS ThroughputDifferent FPR1120-NGFW-K9 2.3 Gbps FPR1140-NGFW-K9 3.3 Gbps
NGIPS ThroughputDifferent FPR1120-NGFW-K9 2.6 Gbps FPR1140-NGFW-K9 3.5 Gbps
TLS Decryption ThroughputDifferent FPR1120-NGFW-K9 0.85 Gbps FPR1140-NGFW-K9 1.2 Gbps
IPsec VPN ThroughputDifferent FPR1120-NGFW-K9 1.2 Gbps FPR1140-NGFW-K9 1.4 Gbps
Concurrent Sessions with AVCDifferent FPR1120-NGFW-K9 200,000 FPR1140-NGFW-K9 400,000
New Connections per Second with AVCDifferent FPR1120-NGFW-K9 15,000 FPR1140-NGFW-K9 22,000
Maximum VPN PeersDifferent FPR1120-NGFW-K9 150 FPR1140-NGFW-K9 400
Security Contexts FPR1120-NGFW-K9 Not applicable FPR1140-NGFW-K9 Not applicable
High Availability FPR1120-NGFW-K9 Active/standby FPR1140-NGFW-K9 Active/standby
Clustering FPR1120-NGFW-K9 Not supported FPR1140-NGFW-K9 Not supported
Ports and interfaces
Data Interfaces FPR1120-NGFW-K9 8 x 10M/100M/1GBASE-T RJ-45 plus 4 x 1G SFP FPR1140-NGFW-K9 8 x 10M/100M/1GBASE-T RJ-45 plus 4 x 1G SFP
Fixed RJ-45 Ports FPR1120-NGFW-K9 8 FPR1140-NGFW-K9 8
Fixed SFP Ports FPR1120-NGFW-K9 4 FPR1140-NGFW-K9 4
Maximum Interface Expansion FPR1120-NGFW-K9 Not applicable FPR1140-NGFW-K9 Not applicable
Management Ports FPR1120-NGFW-K9 1 x 1000BASE-T RJ-45 FPR1140-NGFW-K9 1 x 1000BASE-T RJ-45
Console Ports FPR1120-NGFW-K9 RJ-45 serial and USB Mini-B console FPR1140-NGFW-K9 RJ-45 serial and USB Mini-B console
Configuration, licensing and management
Centralized Management FPR1120-NGFW-K9 Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center or Security Cloud Control FPR1140-NGFW-K9 Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center or Security Cloud Control
Local Management FPR1120-NGFW-K9 Cisco Firewall Device Manager where supported; CLI for platform setup FPR1140-NGFW-K9 Cisco Firewall Device Manager where supported; CLI for platform setup
Licensing FPR1120-NGFW-K9 Cisco Smart Licensing with software-image and feature entitlements FPR1140-NGFW-K9 Cisco Smart Licensing with software-image and feature entitlements
USB Ports FPR1120-NGFW-K9 1 x USB 3.0 Type-A FPR1140-NGFW-K9 1 x USB 3.0 Type-A
Memory and software
System Memory FPR1120-NGFW-K9 16 GB FPR1140-NGFW-K9 16 GB
Storage FPR1120-NGFW-K9 200 GB SSD FPR1140-NGFW-K9 200 GB SSD
PoE and power
Default Power Supply FPR1120-NGFW-K9 Fixed internal AC power supply FPR1140-NGFW-K9 Fixed internal AC power supply
Power Redundancy FPR1120-NGFW-K9 No redundant power supply option FPR1140-NGFW-K9 No redundant power supply option
AC Input Voltage FPR1120-NGFW-K9 100 to 240 V FPR1140-NGFW-K9 100 to 240 V
DC Input Voltage FPR1120-NGFW-K9 Not applicable FPR1140-NGFW-K9 Not applicable
AC Input Frequency FPR1120-NGFW-K9 50 to 60 Hz FPR1140-NGFW-K9 50 to 60 Hz
AC Maximum Output Power FPR1120-NGFW-K9 100 W FPR1140-NGFW-K9 100 W
DC Maximum Output Power FPR1120-NGFW-K9 Not applicable FPR1140-NGFW-K9 Not applicable
Physical and environmental
Dimensions (H × W × D) FPR1120-NGFW-K9 43.688 × 436.88 × 268.732 mm FPR1140-NGFW-K9 43.688 × 436.88 × 268.732 mm
Weight FPR1120-NGFW-K9 3.6 kg FPR1140-NGFW-K9 3.6 kg
Operating Temperature FPR1120-NGFW-K9 0 to 40 °C FPR1140-NGFW-K9 0 to 40 °C
Storage Temperature FPR1120-NGFW-K9 -25 to 70 °C FPR1140-NGFW-K9 -25 to 70 °C
Storage Humidity FPR1120-NGFW-K9 10% to 90% FPR1140-NGFW-K9 10% to 90%
Operating Humidity FPR1120-NGFW-K9 Up to 90% FPR1140-NGFW-K9 Up to 90%
Operating Altitude FPR1120-NGFW-K9 Up to 3,000.146 m FPR1140-NGFW-K9 Up to 3,000.146 m
Mounting FPR1120-NGFW-K9 2-post rack brackets included FPR1140-NGFW-K9 2-post rack brackets included
Airflow FPR1120-NGFW-K9 I/O side to non-I/O side FPR1140-NGFW-K9 I/O side to non-I/O side
Acoustic RatingDifferent FPR1120-NGFW-K9 31.7 dBA at 25°C; 56.8 dBA at highest system performance FPR1140-NGFW-K9 34.2 dBA at 25°C; 56.8 dBA maximum
Fan Modules FPR1120-NGFW-K9 1 integrated fan FPR1140-NGFW-K9 1 integrated fan

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