FPR1120-NGFW-K9
2.3 Gbps
FPR1140-NGFW-K9
3.3 Gbps
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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FPR1120-NGFW-K9
2.3 Gbps
FPR1140-NGFW-K9
3.3 Gbps
FPR1120-NGFW-K9
2.6 Gbps
FPR1140-NGFW-K9
3.5 Gbps
FPR1120-NGFW-K9
0.85 Gbps
FPR1140-NGFW-K9
1.2 Gbps
FPR1120-NGFW-K9
1.2 Gbps
FPR1140-NGFW-K9
1.4 Gbps
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.
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Connections and interfaces
Check concurrent sessions, new connections per second, interface speeds and any required expansion modules.
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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-K9 | FPR1140-NGFW-K9 |
| Product and ordering | ||
| Product Type | Cisco Secure Firewall 1120 appliance | Cisco Secure Firewall 1140 appliance |
| Form Factor | 1RU | 1RU |
| Firewall Platform Type | Threat Defense next-generation firewall | Threat Defense next-generation firewall |
| Security and VPN performance | ||
| Security Software Image | Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense | Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense |
| ASA Stateful Firewall Throughput | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| ASA Multiprotocol Firewall Throughput | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| FTD Firewall + AVC Throughput | 2.3 Gbps | 3.3 Gbps |
| FTD Firewall + AVC + IPS Throughput | 2.3 Gbps | 3.3 Gbps |
| NGIPS Throughput | 2.6 Gbps | 3.5 Gbps |
| TLS Decryption Throughput | 0.85 Gbps | 1.2 Gbps |
| IPsec VPN Throughput | 1.2 Gbps | 1.4 Gbps |
| Concurrent Sessions with AVC | 200,000 | 400,000 |
| New Connections per Second with AVC | 15,000 | 22,000 |
| Maximum VPN Peers | 150 | 400 |
| Security Contexts | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| High Availability | Active/standby | Active/standby |
| Clustering | Not supported | Not supported |
| Ports and interfaces | ||
| Data Interfaces | 8 x 10M/100M/1GBASE-T RJ-45 plus 4 x 1G SFP | 8 x 10M/100M/1GBASE-T RJ-45 plus 4 x 1G SFP |
| Fixed RJ-45 Ports | 8 | 8 |
| Fixed SFP Ports | 4 | 4 |
| Maximum Interface Expansion | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Management Ports | 1 x 1000BASE-T RJ-45 | 1 x 1000BASE-T RJ-45 |
| Console Ports | RJ-45 serial and USB Mini-B console | RJ-45 serial and USB Mini-B console |
| Configuration, licensing and management | ||
| Centralized Management | Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center or Security Cloud Control | Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center or Security Cloud Control |
| Local Management | Cisco Firewall Device Manager where supported; CLI for platform setup | Cisco Firewall Device Manager where supported; CLI for platform setup |
| Licensing | Cisco Smart Licensing with software-image and feature entitlements | Cisco Smart Licensing with software-image and feature entitlements |
| USB Ports | 1 x USB 3.0 Type-A | 1 x USB 3.0 Type-A |
| Memory and software | ||
| System Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 200 GB SSD | 200 GB SSD |
| PoE and power | ||
| Default Power Supply | Fixed internal AC power supply | Fixed internal AC power supply |
| Power Redundancy | No redundant power supply option | No redundant power supply option |
| AC Input Voltage | 100 to 240 V | 100 to 240 V |
| DC Input Voltage | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| AC Input Frequency | 50 to 60 Hz | 50 to 60 Hz |
| AC Maximum Output Power | 100 W | 100 W |
| DC Maximum Output Power | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Physical and environmental | ||
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 43.688 × 436.88 × 268.732 mm | 43.688 × 436.88 × 268.732 mm |
| Weight | 3.6 kg | 3.6 kg |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 40 °C | 0 to 40 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -25 to 70 °C | -25 to 70 °C |
| Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% | 5% to 95% |
| Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% | 5% to 95% |
| Operating Altitude | 0–3,048 m | 0–3,048 m |
| Mounting | 2-post rack brackets included | 2-post rack brackets included |
| Airflow | I/O side to non-I/O side | I/O side to non-I/O side |
| Acoustic Rating | 34.2 dBA at 25°C; 56.8 dBA maximum | 34.2 dBA at 25°C; 56.8 dBA maximum |
| Fan Modules | 1 integrated fan | 1 integrated fan |
“Not listed” means that no confirmed value is currently available for that model and parameter.
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