Key Features
- Performance: Up to 650 Gbps next-gen firewall throughput with IPS capabilities.
- Network Flexibility: Supports modules from 1G up to 400G QSFP DD for scalable connectivity.
- Encrypted Traffic Insight: Encrypted Visibility Engine (EVE) provides line-rate TLS 1.3 and QUIC decryption.
- Application Control: Identifies and manages over 8,200 applications across cloud, SaaS, and custom workloads.
- Carrier-Grade Firewalling: Includes clustering, CGNAT, and telecom protocol inspection (GTP, SIP, Diameter).
- Advanced Threat Defense: SnortML machine learning detects zero-day threats; on-premises dynamic malware analysis supported.
- High Availability: N+1 clustering, redundant fans and power, fail-to-wire modules ensure continuous operation.
- Simplified Management: Single policy enforcement via Mesh Policy Engine and Cisco AI Assistant for streamlined configuration.
Models
- 6160: NGFW 520 Gbps, IPS 520 Gbps, IPSec VPN 400 Gbps, Decryption 100 Gbps
- 6170: NGFW 650 Gbps, IPS 600 Gbps, IPSec VPN 500 Gbps, Decryption 150 Gbps
Additional Highlights
- Integration with Cisco Hybrid Mesh Firewall for unified security across data centers, campuses, and branches.
- Optimized for high-volume IPSec termination, ideal for 5G networks.
- Up to 5× better price-performance and up to 8 Tbps threat inspection per rack unit.
- AI-powered protection against encrypted zero-day threats without decryption or signature updates.
