Cisco Firepower 2120 NGFW Appliance, 1RU

Experience superior business resiliency and proactive protection with the Cisco Firepower 2120 NGFW Appliance. Crafted for performance-hungry networks, this 1RU security gateway combines a robust next‑generation firewall with integrated threat defense to deliver sustained protection without compromising throughput or user experience. The Firepower 2120 is designed for mid-sized enterprises, branch offices, and distributed deployments where security must scale with growth. Its dual multicore CPU architecture optimizes firewall enforcement, cryptographic operations, and deep threat inspection in parallel, ensuring you stay ahead of evolving threats while maintaining reliable access to critical applications. Whether you’re protecting on‑premises resources, extending security to the cloud, or securing remote sites, the Firepower 2120 offers flexible deployment, intuitive management, and a proven security stack that adapts to your evolving network needs.

• Next‑generation firewall with integrated threat defense: Stop advanced threats, zero‑day exploits, and fileless attacks with a comprehensive security stack, including IPS, malware protection, URL filtering, and sandboxing capabilities.
• High performance and resiliency: The dual multicore CPU design enables parallel processing of firewall rules, encryption, and threat inspection to maintain consistent performance under load.
• Comprehensive threat intelligence: Leverage Cisco Talos threat intelligence and seamless updates to detect and block emerging threats, encrypted traffic threats, and evasive techniques across your network.
• Flexible management and deployment: Centralized control through Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) or Firepower Device Manager (FDM) for smaller sites, with scalable licensing and policy orchestration across multiple appliances.
• Network visibility and control: Application visibility and control, granular access policies, VPN support, and secure remote connectivity to protect perimeters, campuses, data centers, and branch locations.

Technical Details of Cisco Firepower 2120 NGFW Appliance

Technical details are not provided in the current product description. For precise specifications—including form factor, throughput, interfaces, memory, and power requirements—please consult the official Cisco documentation and the Synnex listing using the product UPC or SKU as reference.

• Form factor: 1U rack‑mountable appliance
• Core capabilities: Next‑generation firewall integrated with threat defense, IPS, malware protection, and URL filtering
• Management options: Firepower Management Center (FMC) and Firepower Device Manager (FDM) for scalable policy and monitoring
• Security coverage: Firewall, intrusion prevention, malware protection, encrypted traffic inspection, and application visibility
• Deployment scenarios: Data centers, campuses, branch offices, and hybrid environments with centralized or distributed management

how to install Cisco Firepower 2120 NGFW Appliance

• Prepare the environment: verify rack space, ensure proper power provisioning, and plan management IP addressing and DNS prerequisites before installation.
• Rack and connect: install the appliance in a suitable 1U rack, secure cables, and connect power and network interfaces to the appropriate networks (management, internal, and external).
• Initial access: connect to the console or management network and establish baseline network settings, including management IP, subnet, gateway, and DNS as applicable.
• Software and policy setup: install or upgrade Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) software to the latest stable release, then configure essential security policies such as access control, IPS, malware protection, and SSL inspection as needed for your environment.
• Policy orchestration: enable centralized management through FMC or FDM, synchronize policies, and verify connectivity to the management console for ongoing monitoring and updates.
• Validation and hardening: run health checks, verify policy enforcement on representative traffic, review logs and dashboards, and apply hardening steps (passwords, role-based access, and secure management channels) to reduce risk.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: What is the Cisco Firepower 2120 NGFW Appliance?

  A: It is a 1U security gateway that combines a next‑generation firewall with integrated threat defense to protect networks from advanced threats while delivering scalable performance for mid-sized enterprises, campuses, and branch sites.

• Q: Can the Firepower 2120 be managed centrally?

  A: Yes. It supports centralized management through Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) for policy creation, monitoring, and orchestration, with Firepower Device Manager (FDM) available for smaller deployments or standalone use.

• Q: Does this appliance support SSL/TLS inspection?

  A: It includes SSL inspection capabilities as part of its threat defense features, enabling visibility into encrypted traffic and more comprehensive threat detection.

• Q: Is the Firepower 2120 suitable for remote or distributed locations?

  A: Yes. Its flexible deployment options, centralized policy management, and scalable security features make it appropriate for branch offices, data centers, and hybrid environments requiring consistent protection across sites.

• Q: Where can I find the exact specifications and licensing details?

  A: Exact specifications and licensing options are provided by Cisco and the Synnex listing. Please refer to the official product datasheet and the Synnex catalog for the most up‑to‑date information.

• Q: What kind of maintenance or updates are typical for this appliance?

  A: Regular firmware updates, threat intelligence releases, and policy refreshes through FMC or FDM help maintain protection against new threats and vulnerabilities. Routine health checks and monitoring are recommended to ensure continued performance.