2.2 Gbps NGFW Throughput | 8x GE + 4x SFP | 400K Concurrent Sessions | 1U Form Factor
The Cisco Firepower 1140 is a compact 1U rack-mountable NGFW for small to medium branch offices, remote sites, and internet edge deployments. It runs either Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense (FTD) software or Cisco ASA software for traditional stateful firewall operations.
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | 1U (17.2" x 10.6" x 1.7") |
| Weight | 8 lbs (3.63 kg) |
| Power Draw | 100W max |
| Storage | 200 GB SSD |
| Processor | Intel, 16 cores |
| Port Type | Quantity |
|---|---|
| GE RJ-45 | 8 x 10/100/1000BASE-T |
| SFP Slots | 4 x 1G SFP |
| Management | 1 x 1000BASE-T |
| Console | 1 x RJ-45 |
| USB | 1 x USB 3.0 Type-A |
| Metric | Performance |
|---|---|
| Firewall + AVC Throughput | 2.2 Gbps |
| NGIPS Throughput | 2.2 Gbps |
| TLS Decryption | 1.0 Gbps |
| IPsec VPN Throughput | 1.2 Gbps |
| Concurrent Sessions | 400,000 |
| New Connections/Sec | 22,000 |
| Metric | Performance |
|---|---|
| Firewall Throughput (UDP) | 6.0 Gbps |
| Multiprotocol Firewall | 3.5 Gbps |
| Concurrent Connections | 400,000 |
| VPN Peers | 400 |
OS Options: FTD (NGFW/IPS) or Cisco ASA
Management: Cisco Device Manager (web UI), FMC, or CDO
Threat Intelligence: Cisco Talos integration
High Availability: Active/Standby
Routing: BGP, OSPF
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Remote Worker Ready | Pre-integrated AnyConnect VPN support |
| Hardware Acceleration | Maintains performance under load |
| Platform Integration | Cisco SecureX, Duo, Umbrella, AMP |
| Layer 7 Visibility | Application visibility and control |
| Model | FW+AVC | Concurrent Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| FPR1120 | 2.3 Gbps | 200,000 |
| FPR1140 | 2.2 Gbps | 400,000 |
| FPR1150 | 5.3 Gbps | 600,000 |
Small/Midsize Branch Security – Comprehensive threat protection
Internet Edge Protection – NGFW at network perimeter
VPN Concentrator – Up to 400 remote access peers
Remote Worker Readiness – AnyConnect VPN support
| Benefit | Description |
|---|---|
| Flexible Software | Run FTD or ASA on same hardware |
| Compact 1U Design | Space-efficient |
| High Session Capacity | 400,000 concurrent sessions |
| Low Power | 100W maximum draw |
| Talos Intelligence | Industry-leading threat updates |
| Hardware Acceleration | Dedicated throughput under load |
The Cisco Firepower 1140 delivers branch-class NGFW performance in a compact 1U form factor. With 8 GE ports, 4 SFP slots, 2.2 Gbps throughput (6 Gbps in ASA mode), 400,000 concurrent sessions, and flexibility to run FTD or ASA software, it is ideal for small to medium branches requiring robust threat defense. Backed by Cisco Talos intelligence, hardware acceleration, and centralized management via FMC or CDO, the Firepower 1140 provides enterprise-grade security for distributed environments.