Next Generation Cisco Firepower FPR3120 NGFW K9 23Gbps 8x 10G Uplinks Compact 1U Form Factor
Cisco Firepower 3120 (FPR3120-NGFW-K9) Next-Generation Firewall
23 Gbps NGFW Throughput | 8x GE + 8x 10G SFP+ | 4M Sessions | 7K VPN Peers | 1U
Product Overview
The Cisco Firepower 3120 is a high-performance 1U NGFW for large enterprises, data centers, and managed service environments. Powered by an AMD 12-core CPU with hardware acceleration, it runs FTD or ASA software without performance compromise.
Hardware Specifications
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 1U (17.0" x 20.0" x 1.73"), 23 lbs |
| Processor | AMD 7282 12-core @ 2.8 GHz |
| RAM / Storage | 64 GB / 900 GB SSD (RAID1-ready) |
| Power / Cooling | Dual 400W AC (1+1 optional) / 2 hot-swap fans |
Network Interfaces
| Port Type | Quantity |
|---|---|
| GE RJ-45 | 8 x 1G |
| 10G SFP+ | 8 x 1/10G |
| Management | 1 x 1/10G SFP |
| Network Module Slot | 1 (expandable to 24 ports) |
Performance
| Metric (FTD) | Value |
|---|---|
| NGFW Throughput | 21-23 Gbps |
| TLS Decryption | 6.7 Gbps |
| IPsec VPN | 10-13.5 Gbps |
| Concurrent Sessions | 4 million |
| VPN Peers | 7,000 |
| Metric (ASA) | Value |
|---|---|
| Concurrent Connections | 4 million |
| VPN Peers | 10,000 |
Software & Management
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OS: FTD (NGFW/IPS) or ASA
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Management: FDM, FMC, CDO, CLI
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HA: Active/Standby, Active/Active, clustering (up to 8 chassis)
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Integration: SecureX, Talos, ISE, Duo, Umbrella
Comparison (3100 Series)
| Model | NGFW | Sessions | VPN Peers |
|---|---|---|---|
| FPR3110 | 17 Gbps | 3M | 3,000 |
| FPR3120 | 23 Gbps | 4M | 7,000 |
| FPR3140 | 45 Gbps | 30M | 30,000 |
Key Use Cases
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Large enterprise internet edge – 23 Gbps throughput
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Data center security – clustering support
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TLS inspection environments – 6.7 Gbps decryption
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Service providers & MSSPs – 7,000 VPN peers, 8-chassis scaling
Why Choose Firepower 3120?
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| 10G Ready | 8 x 10G SFP+ + 8 x 1G RJ-45 |
| Dual Software | Run FTD or ASA on same hardware |
| High Session Capacity | 4 million concurrent sessions |
| Scalable VPN | 7,000 peers, 13.5 Gbps IPsec |
| Strong TLS Inspection | 6.7 Gbps decryption |
| Enterprise Redundancy | 1+1 power, HA clustering |
Ordering Information
| SKU | Software |
|---|---|
| FPR3120-NGFW-K9 | FTD pre-installed |
| FPR3120-ASA-K9 | ASA pre-installed |
Conclusion
The Firepower 3120 delivers enterprise-class NGFW in a compact 1U form factor with 8 x 10G SFP+ ports, 23 Gbps throughput, 4 million sessions, and 7,000 VPN peers. Backed by hardware acceleration, redundant power, HA clustering, Talos intelligence, and SecureX integration, it is ideal for large enterprises, data centers, and service providers.
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