Bezpečnostná Appliance Cisco Firepower 1120

The Cisco Secure Firewall Firepower 1120 is a 1RU security appliance designed for small and medium offices and branch locations. It provides robust Layer 3 and 4 control and supports advanced remote access VPN termination. The appliance includes eight Gigabit Ethernet ports and four SFP pluggable ports, an Intel processor and 200 GB SSD storage, delivering up to 4.5 Gbps throughput and IPSec VPN throughput up to 1 Gbps.

Advantages

The Firepower 1120 combines hardware performance with routing and VPN capabilities, offering BGP and OSPF routing functions and reliable IPSec VPN termination. Its mix of Gigabit Ethernet and SFP ports allows flexible connectivity, while the 200 GB SSD provides local storage for logs and configuration. The appliance is suitable for deployment in constrained rack spaces as a 1RU device and delivers predictable throughput for typical branch office traffic.

Suitable for

• Small and medium-sized offices
• Branch office network security
• Remote access VPN consolidation
• Environments requiring BGP or OSPF routing

Key specifications

• Model: Cisco Firepower 1120 (FPR1120-ASA-K9)
• Throughput: up to 4.5 Gbps
• IPSec VPN throughput: up to 1 Gbps
• Ports: 8 × Gigabit Ethernet, 4 × SFP
• Storage: 200 GB SSD
• Processor: Intel
• Form factor: 1RU
• EAN: 0889728192590

How to use

Install the Firepower 1120 in a standard 19-inch rack occupying 1RU of space and connect network links to the Gigabit Ethernet and SFP ports according to your topology. Use the Cisco management interface or CLI to configure routing (BGP/OSPF), security policies and IPSec VPN termination. Monitor performance and storage usage through the appliance management tools and apply updates per Cisco guidance.

Recommendations

Deploy the device at network edges or branch aggregation points. For Layer 7 application control and advanced threat defence, consider Cisco Firepower appliances with FTD software. Ensure firmware and signature updates are applied regularly and size the device according to expected concurrent VPN sessions and traffic peaks.