Cisco Secure Firewall 1210CP Appliance Compact PoE ASA

With a firewall throughput of 3.5 Gbps, the Cisco Secure Firewall 1210CP delivers enterprise-grade security in a compact, PoE-powered form factor. This appliance is engineered for small to medium-sized businesses, branch offices, and distributed enterprises that require robust threat defense without the complexity of traditional hardware.

Overview

The Cisco Secure Firewall 1210CP is a next-generation firewall (NGFW) that combines advanced security features with flexible deployment options. It supports either Cisco ASA Software or Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD), giving you the freedom to choose the operating system that best fits your security posture. With 8 Gigabit Ethernet ports, including PoE+ input, it can be powered directly from a PoE switch, simplifying installation and reducing cabling.

What stands out

• High-performance firewall: 3.5 Gbps throughput, 1.5 Gbps IPS, and 1.5 Gbps IPsec VPN throughput.
• Flexible power: Powered by an external AC adapter or IEEE 802.3at PoE+, enabling deployment in locations without nearby power outlets.
• Comprehensive security: Includes intrusion prevention (IPS), advanced malware protection (AMP), URL filtering, application visibility and control (AVC), and VPN capabilities.
• Scalable connectivity: 500,000 concurrent connections and 30,000 new connections per second to handle growing network demands.
• Compact design: Desktop or rack-mountable (1RU with optional kit) to fit into any environment.

Technical details

• Firewall throughput: 3.5 Gbps
• IPS throughput: 1.5 Gbps
• VPN throughput (IPsec): 1.5 Gbps
• Concurrent connections: 500,000
• New connections per second: 30,000
• Ethernet interfaces: 8 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45)
• PoE input: IEEE 802.3at (PoE+)
• Form factor: Desktop, rack-mountable (1RU with optional kit)
• Processor: Multi-core Intel Processor
• Memory: 8 GB DDR4
• Storage: 200 GB SSD
• VPN tunnels (IPsec): 200
• Management ports: 1 x 1GbE Management, 1 x USB 3.0, 1 x Console (RJ-45)
• Security features: NGFW, IPS, AMP, URL Filtering, AVC, VPN
• Software options: Cisco ASA Software or Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD)
• Power supply: External AC Adapter or PoE+
• Operating temperature: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)

Our verdict

The Cisco Secure Firewall 1210CP is a versatile and powerful security appliance that balances performance, flexibility, and ease of deployment. Its PoE+ support and compact design make it ideal for branch offices and SMBs, while its robust throughput and advanced threat protection ensure your network stays secure. Whether you prefer ASA or FTD, this firewall delivers enterprise-grade security without the enterprise-grade complexity.