Cisco Secure Firewall 4200

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.