800 VPN Peers Cisco Firepower FPR1150-NGFW-K9 600K Concurrent Sessions 7.5Gbps Stateful Throughput
Cisco Firepower 1150 (FPR1150-NGFW-K9) Next-Generation Firewall
3 Gbps NGFW Throughput | 8x GE + 2x SFP + 2x 10G SFP+ | 600K Concurrent Sessions | 800 VPN Peers | 1U Form Factor
Product Overview
The Cisco Firepower 1150 is a compact 1U rack-mountable NGFW for small to medium branch offices, internet edge deployments, and enterprise remote sites. It runs either Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense (FTD) software or Cisco ASA software, providing deployment flexibility with hardware-based acceleration that maintains performance under all conditions.
Hardware Specifications
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 1U (17.2" x 10.6" x 1.72") |
| Weight | 8.0 lbs (3.63 kg) |
| Power Draw | 100W max |
| Storage | 200 GB SSD |
| RAM | 32 GB DDR4 |
Network Interfaces
| Port Type | Quantity |
|---|---|
| GE RJ-45 | 8 x 10/100/1000BASE-T |
| 1G SFP | 2 x 1000BASE-X |
| 10G SFP+ | 2 x 10GBASE-X |
| Management | 1 x 1000BASE-T |
| Console | 1 x RJ-45 |
| USB | 1 x USB 3.0 Type-A |
Performance (FTD Software)
| Metric | Performance |
|---|---|
| FW + AVC + IPS Throughput | 3 Gbps |
| Maximum Stateful Throughput | 7.5 Gbps |
| TLS/SSL Decryption | 1.4 Gbps |
| IPsec VPN Throughput | 1.7 Gbps |
| Concurrent Sessions | 600,000 |
| New Connections/Sec (with AVC) | 28,000 |
| Max VPN Peers | 800 |
Performance (ASA Software)
| Metric | Performance |
|---|---|
| Stateful Firewall Throughput | 7.5 Gbps |
| Multiprotocol Firewall | 4.5 Gbps |
| Concurrent Connections | 600,000 |
| VPN Peers | 800 |
Software & Management
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OS Options: FTD (NGFW/IPS) or Cisco ASA
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Management: Firepower Device Manager (web UI), FMC, or CDO
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Security Features: AVC, NGIPS, AMP, URL filtering, TLS decryption
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Routing: BGP, OSPF
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High Availability: Active/Standby
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Remote Access: Pre-integrated Cisco AnyConnect
Platform Integration
| Integration | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Cisco SecureX | Unified security operations |
| Cisco Duo | Multi-factor authentication |
| Cisco Umbrella | DNS-based protection |
| Cisco AMP | Endpoint malware defense |
Comparison (Firepower 1000 Series)
| Model | FW+AVC | Sessions | VPN Peers | 10G Ports |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FPR1120 | 2.3 Gbps | 200K | 400 | 0 |
| FPR1140 | 2.2 Gbps | 400K | 400 | 0 |
| FPR1150 | 3.0 Gbps | 600K | 800 | 2 |
Key Use Cases
| Use Case | Description |
|---|---|
| Enterprise Branch | 600K session capacity for distributed locations |
| Internet Edge | 3 Gbps NGFW at network perimeter |
| VPN Concentrator | 800 remote access peers with AnyConnect |
| 10G Uplink Environments | High-bandwidth connectivity to core switches |
Why Choose Firepower 1150?
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| 10G Uplink Support | Only Firepower 1000 model with 2 x 10G SFP+ |
| Highest Session Capacity | 600,000 concurrent sessions |
| 800 VPN Peers | Double the capacity of lower tiers |
| Flexible Software | Run FTD or ASA on same hardware |
| Hardware Acceleration | Maintains performance with all security features |
| Compact & Efficient | 1U form factor, 100W power draw |
Ordering Information
| SKU | Software |
|---|---|
| FPR1150-NGFW-K9 | FTD (NGFW) pre-installed |
| FPR1150-ASA-K9 | ASA pre-installed |
Conclusion
The Cisco Firepower 1150 delivers enterprise-class NGFW performance in a compact 1U form factor, distinguished by its 2 x 10G SFP+ uplink ports – unique within the Firepower 1000 Series. With 3 Gbps NGFW throughput, 7.5 Gbps stateful inspection, 600,000 concurrent sessions, and support for 800 VPN peers, it is ideal for mid-to-large branches requiring high-bandwidth upstream connectivity.
Backed by Cisco Talos intelligence, hardware-based acceleration, FMC/CDO centralized management, and SecureX platform integration, the Firepower 1150 provides enterprise-grade security for distributed environments without sacrificing performance or rack space.
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