The
Cisco Secure Firewall 4200 Series delivers high-performance security for large enterprises, data centers, and service providers. Designed in a compact 1RU form factor, the series offers three models—4215, 4225, and 4245—tailored for varying throughput and network demands.
Key Features
- Cryptographic acceleration for SSL and VPN decryption without performance loss
- Efficient 1RU design for space and power savings
- Support for clustering up to 16 nodes
- Two interface module bays with customizable interfaces up to 400G
- Dual SSDs for event storage and malware analysis
- Dual management interfaces for high availability
- Fail-to-wire network modules for enhanced reliability
- Integrated SD-WAN for simplified site-to-site connectivity
- AI/ML-powered threat detection and policy optimization with Snort 3 engine
- Firewall and dedicated IPS modes
- Q-in-Q VLAN support for inline and passive interfaces
Performance Specifications
| Model |
Firewall Throughput |
NGFW Throughput |
IPS Throughput |
Interfaces |
Optional Interfaces |
| 4215 |
90 Gbps |
65 Gbps |
65 Gbps |
8 x SFP+ |
2 x Network Modules (1/10/40/100G, FTW) |
| 4225 |
95 Gbps |
80 Gbps |
80 Gbps |
8 x SFP+ |
2 x Network Modules (1/10/40/100G, FTW) |
| 4245 |
180 Gbps |
140 Gbps |
140 Gbps |
8 x SFP+ |
2 x Network Modules (1/10/40/100G, FTW) |
Hardware & Deployment
- Dimensions: 1.73 x 16.89 x 32 in | Weight: 33–46 lbs
- Power: 770 W–1380 W | Operating Temp: 0–40°C | Humidity: 5–90%
- Supports Cisco Secure Firewall Threat Defense and ASA software
- Manageable via Cisco Security Manager and Firewall Management Center
- Optional bundles include HA, modules, power supplies, fans, and licenses
The 4200 Series offers scalable, reliable, and AI-enhanced security, ideal for demanding network environments. For complete specifications, installation guides, and ordering details, refer to the official Cisco datasheet and hardware guide.
