Cisco FPR2K-NM-8X10G: High-Density 10G Network Module for Firepower 2100 Series

Jun 20 , 2025 97

Cisco FPR2K-NM-8X10G: High-Density 10G Network Module for Firepower 2100 Series

Product Overview

The Cisco FPR2K-NM-8X10G is a high-performance 10 Gigabit Ethernet network module designed for Firepower 2100 Series Next-Generation Firewalls. This density-optimized security module provides eight 10G SFP+ interfaces, delivering 80Gbps of aggregate throughput for enterprise data centers, service providers, and high-performance security deployments. With its low-latency architecture and hardware-accelerated inspection, it enables multi-gigabit threat protection without compromising network performance.

Key Specifications

✔ Port Configuration:

• 8x 10G SFP+ ports (hot-swappable)

• Supports SR/LR/ER/ZR optics (10GBASE-SR/LR/ER/ZR)
  ✔ Performance:

• 80Gbps aggregate throughput

• 60Gbps firewall throughput with full inspection

• 40Gbps IPS throughput
  ✔ Latency: <8 microseconds (bypass mode)
  ✔ Compatibility: All Firepower 2100 models (2110 through 2150)
  ✔ Power Consumption: 65W typical (full load)

Advanced Features

Integrated Security Services:

• Application-aware firewall policies

• NGIPS with Snort 3.0 inspection

• Encrypted traffic analysis (ETA)
  High Availability:

• Active/Active clustering support

• Sub-second failover with state sync
  Traffic Visibility:

• Cisco Stealthwatch integration

• NetFlow v9/IPFIX export
  Flexible Deployment:

• Routed, transparent, or inline modes

• VLAN trunking (802.1Q)
  Scalability:

• Supports up to 2 modules per chassis

• SD-WAN ready

Deployment Use Cases

• Data center security segmentation

• 5G mobile packet core protection

• High-speed VPN concentrator

• Financial network security

• Cloud gateway protection

Next-Generation Evolution: Cisco FPR2K-NM-8X25G (Projected 2026)

Key Upgrades & Innovations

Higher Performance:

• 8x 25G SFP28 ports (200G aggregate capacity)

• 150Gbps firewall throughput (2.5x improvement)
  Advanced Security:

• Quantum-safe cryptography

• AI-powered anomaly detection
  Cloud-Native Operations:

• SecureX native integration

• Intent-based policy automation
  Operational Improvements:

• Predictive traffic engineering

• Self-healing network paths
  Sustainability:

• 35% better power efficiency

• Carbon-aware traffic routing

Why Upgrade to FPR2K-NM-8X25G?

✔ 2.5x bandwidth for modern applications
✔ Future-proof encryption standards
✔ Tighter cloud security integration
✔ Reduced operational complexity
✔ Environmentally conscious operations

Conclusion

The FPR2K-NM-8X10G delivers enterprise-class 10G security for today's high-speed networks, while the next-generation FPR2K-NM-8X25G provides 25G readiness with advanced threat protection, cloud integration, and sustainable operations for tomorrow's security challenges.