The Cisco FPR9K-SM-44 is a state-of-the-art firewall and network security appliance designed to meet the demands of large-scale network environments. It offers comprehensive protection with its firewall capabilities reaching up to 80Gbps and Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) performance peaking at 43Gbps. For advanced threat protection, its Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System (NGIPS) delivers a throughput of 57Gbps, ensuring high-level security across network traffic. This appliance is equipped with eight SFP+ on-chassis interfaces for high-speed network connections and supports up to two Network Modules (NMs) offering flexibility with 1/10/40/100G optical interfaces, catering to diverse networking requirements. The device is engineered to handle substantial network loads efficiently, demonstrated by its ability to manage up to 36 million concurrent sessions with Application Visibility and Control (AVC) and facilitating up to 295K new connections per second with AVC, ensuring network resilience and reliability. Key specifications include: - TLS encryption throughput up to 10 Gbps, providing secure data transmission. - IPsec VPN throughput reaching 17 Gbps, supporting secure remote connections. - The capacity to handle up to 20,000 VPN peers, facilitating extensive network access. The FPR9K-SM-44 excels in web security and control, featuring categorization for more than 80 categories and over 280 million URLs, enabling detailed and dynamic access control policies. Its high availability and clustering capabilities support active/standby configurations, ensuring uninterrupted service and network integrity. Physically, the appliance is designed for durability and easy integration into existing rack setups with a 3 Rack Unit (RU) form factor, measuring 5.25 inches in height, 17.5 inches in width, and 32 inches in depth. It is equipped with three security module slots and two network module slots for expansion, a single RJ-45 console serial port for management, and one USB 2.0 port for additional connectivity. Storage options are robust, with support for up to 4.8 TB per chassis, accommodating extensive logging and reporting needs. The device is powered by either 200 to 240 VAC or -40 to -60 VDC, making it adaptable to various power supply systems. It includes four hot-swappable fans, ensuring continuous operation by maintaining optimal temperature levels within the chassis. The operating temperature range is 0 °C to 40 °C, allowing deployment in a variety of environmental conditions. In summary, the Cisco FPR9K-SM-44 stands out as a powerful and scalable network security solution, offering advanced firewall, NGFW, and NGIPS capabilities alongside extensive connectivity options. Its high capacity for concurrent sessions, new connections per second, and VPN peers, combined with detailed web categorization and high availability features, make it an ideal choice for enterprises looking to bolster their network security posture with a reliable, high-performance appliance.

Item Number and Producer	Cisco FPR9K-SM-44
Firewall Throughput	80 Gbps
Next-Generation Firewall Throughput	43 Gbps
Next-Generation Intrusion Prevention System Throughput	57 Gbps
On-Device Ports	8 SFP+ Ports
Expandable Optical Ports	2 Network Modules (Supporting 1/10/40/100G Speeds, Full-Duplex)
Simultaneous Sessions with Application Visibility and Control	36 Million
New Connections per Second with Application Visibility and Control	295,000
TLS Throughput	10 Gbps
IPsec VPN Throughput	17 Gbps
VPN Peers Supported	20,000
Content Filtering Categories	Over 80
URLs Categorized	More Than 280 Million
Redundancy Configuration	Active/Standby
Device Size	3 Rack Units
Unit Height	5.25 Inches
Unit Width	17.5 Inches
Unit Depth	32 Inches
Expansion Slots for Security Modules	3 Slots
Expansion Slots for Network Modules	2 Slots
Console Port Type	1 RJ-45 Console Port
USB Ports	1 USB 2.0 Port
Maximum Storage Capacity	Up to 4.8 Terabytes per Device
Power Requirements	200 to 240 VAC, -40 to -60 VDC
Cooling Fans	4 Hot-Swappable Fans
Operational Temperature Range	0°C to 40°C