Cisco FP8140-K9 Next-Generation Firewall

What It Is

The Cisco FP8140-K9 is a high-end network firewall chassis from the FirePOWER 8000 series, designed for enterprise and service-provider environments. This 1U form-factor unit provides three expansion slots and serves as the base hardware platform for deploying advanced threat-focused security services. It is intended for high-throughput, data-center-level perimeter protection.

Technical Details

• Form Factor: 1U rack-mountable chassis
• Expansion Slots: 3 slots for network modules or security acceleration
• Model: FP8140-K9 (Cisco FirePOWER 8140)
• Series: FirePOWER 8000 family
• Hardware Type: Firewall chassis (requires additional FirePOWER modules/software for full functionality)
• Chassis Class: Modular, high-end appliance for large-scale deployments

Configuration & Options

• Unit includes the Cisco FirePOWER 8140 Chassis only, with 3 slots for optional interface or processing modules.
• Compatible with the FP8140-STACK-K9 stacking kit (sold separately) for multi-unit clustering.
• The chassis supports integration with other FirePOWER 8000 series components, such as the FP8120-K9 and FP8130-K9 models, for mixed deployments.
• Base configuration requires selection of appropriate network modules to meet specific throughput and port requirements.

Operating Conditions

This firewall chassis is deployed in enterprise data centers, carrier-grade networks, and large campus cores where high-availability and scalable security processing are critical. It operates within standard rack-based environments with adequate cooling and power provisioning. The modular design allows for deployment in redundant, high-availability topologies when paired with the optional stacking kit.