FPR3105-NGFW-K9
Threat Defense next-generation firewall
FPR3105-ASA-K9
ASA firewall
Cisco firewall comparison
FPR3105-NGFW-K9 vs FPR3105-ASA-K9
These Product IDs use the same 3105 hardware but order different security software. FPR3105-NGFW-K9 is the Secure Firewall Threat Defense version for AVC, IPS and NGIPS services; FPR3105-ASA-K9 is the ASA version with ASA stateful-firewall metrics, contexts and ASDM/CLI operations. Do not compare the FTD and ASA headline throughput rows as if they were the same test; select the software mode and management platform before ordering.
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Key performance and configuration differences
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FPR3105-NGFW-K9
Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense
FPR3105-ASA-K9
Cisco ASA
FPR3105-NGFW-K9
Not applicable
FPR3105-ASA-K9
10 Gbps
FPR3105-NGFW-K9
Not applicable
FPR3105-ASA-K9
9 Gbps
FPR3105-NGFW-K9
10 Gbps
FPR3105-ASA-K9
Not applicable
FPR3105-NGFW-K9
10 Gbps
FPR3105-ASA-K9
Not applicable
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How to choose between FPR3105-NGFW-K9 and FPR3105-ASA-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 | FPR3105-NGFW-K9 | FPR3105-ASA-K9 |
| Product and ordering | ||
| Product Type | Cisco Secure Firewall 3105 appliance | Cisco Secure Firewall 3105 appliance |
| Form Factor | 1RU | 1RU |
| Firewall Platform Type | Threat Defense next-generation firewall | ASA firewall |
| Security and VPN performance | ||
| Security Software Image | Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense | Cisco ASA |
| ASA Stateful Firewall Throughput | Not applicable | 10 Gbps |
| ASA Multiprotocol Firewall Throughput | Not applicable | 9 Gbps |
| FTD Firewall + AVC Throughput | 10 Gbps | Not applicable |
| FTD Firewall + AVC + IPS Throughput | 10 Gbps | Not applicable |
| NGIPS Throughput | 10 Gbps | Not applicable |
| TLS Decryption Throughput | 3.2 Gbps | Not listed |
| IPsec VPN Throughput | 5.5 Gbps | 5.5 Gbps |
| Concurrent Firewall Connections | Not listed | 1,500,000 |
| Concurrent Sessions with AVC | 1,500,000 | Not listed |
| New Connections per Second | 57,000 | 150,000 |
| New Connections per Second with AVC | 90,000 | Not listed |
| Maximum VPN Peers | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Security Contexts | Not applicable | 2 |
| High Availability | Active/standby | Active/active or active/standby |
| Clustering | Not supported | Not supported |
| Ports and interfaces | ||
| Data Interfaces | 8 x 10M/100M/1GBASE-T RJ-45 plus 8 x 1/10G SFP | 8 x 10M/100M/1GBASE-T RJ-45 plus 8 x 1/10G SFP |
| Fixed RJ-45 Ports | 8 | 8 |
| Fixed SFP Ports | 8 | 8 |
| Maximum Interface Expansion | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Management Ports | 1 x 1/10G SFP management port | 1 x 1/10G SFP management port |
| Console Ports | 1 x RJ-45 serial console | 1 x RJ-45 serial console |
| Configuration, licensing and management | ||
| Centralized Management | Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center or Security Cloud Control | Cisco Security Cloud Control or Cisco Security Manager |
| Local Management | Cisco Firewall Device Manager where supported; CLI for platform setup | Cisco ASDM and CLI |
| 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 | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage | 900 GB SSD plus one spare slot | 900 GB SSD plus one spare slot |
| PoE and power | ||
| Default Power Supply | Dual 400W AC on 3130/3140; single 400W AC with second optional on 3105/3110/3120; 400W DC supported | Dual 400W AC on 3130/3140; single 400W AC with second optional on 3105/3110/3120; 400W DC supported |
| Power Redundancy | 1+1 with dual AC or DC supplies | 1+1 with dual AC or DC supplies |
| 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 | 400 W | 400 W |
| DC Maximum Output Power | Not applicable | Not applicable |
| Physical and environmental | ||
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 44 × 433 × 508 mm | 44 × 433 × 508 mm |
| Weight | 10.433 kg | 10.433 kg |
| Operating Temperature | 0 to 40 °C | 0 to 40 °C |
| Storage Temperature | -20 to 65 °C | -20 to 65 °C |
| Storage Humidity | 5% to 95% | 5% to 95% |
| Operating Humidity | 10% to 85% | 10% to 85% |
| Operating Altitude | 0–3,048 m | 0–3,048 m |
| Mounting | 4-post EIA-310-D rack rails included | 4-post EIA-310-D rack rails included |
| Airflow | Front to rear; I/O side to non-I/O side | Front to rear; I/O side to non-I/O side |
| Acoustic Rating | 65 dBA typical | 65 dBA typical |
| Fan Modules | 2 hot-swappable dual-fan modules | 2 hot-swappable dual-fan modules |
“Not listed” means that no confirmed value is currently available for that model and parameter.
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