Cisco Firepower 4140 NGFW (FPR4140-NGFW-K9)

Usage Area

The Cisco Firepower FPR4140-NGFW-K9 is a next-generation firewall appliance designed for deployment in enterprise data centers, large campus networks, and service provider environments. It is used to enforce perimeter security policies, perform deep packet inspection, and provide advanced threat protection for north-south traffic. The appliance is suitable for organizations requiring high-throughput firewall services with integrated intrusion prevention and application control. It also supports segmentation of internal networks and secure interconnection between distributed enterprise branches.

Construction Features

• 1U rack-mountable chassis designed for standard 19-inch server racks.
• Equipped with 2 x NetMod Bays, allowing modular network interface expansion.
• Hardware platform optimized for Firepower NGFW software, combining firewall, VPN, and intrusion prevention functions.
• Modular architecture enables field-replaceable network modules and redundant power options (per Cisco Firepower 4100 series design).
• Passive cooling and front-to-back airflow layout for efficient thermal management in dense data center installations.
• Dedicated management and data plane separation for operational stability and secure administrative access.

Technical Parameters

• Form Factor: 1U rack-mount appliance
• NetMod Bays: 2
• Model Type: NGFW (Next-Generation Firewall)
• MPN: FPR4140-NGFW-K9
• Brand: Cisco
• Category: Network equipment, modems
• Series Compatibility: Cisco Firepower 4100 family

Standards & Certification

The appliance complies with Cisco’s internal hardware reliability and safety standards for enterprise networking equipment. It is designed to meet typical EU regulatory requirements for rack-mount IT hardware, including electromagnetic compatibility and low-voltage directives. The device is intended for installation in controlled environments with appropriate electrical grounding and ventilation per industry best practices.