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What is the Cisco Firepower 2000 Series Appliance?
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The Cisco Firepower 2000 Series is a next-generation firewall appliance providing advanced threat protection, high performance, and integrated security services for small to mid-sized networks.
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What throughput performance can I expect from Firepower 2000 devices?
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Firepower 2000 appliances deliver up to 6 Gbps firewall throughput and up to 1 Gbps of threat-prevention throughput, depending on the model and enabled services.
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Which security services are supported on Cisco Firepower 2000?
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The Firepower 2000 Series supports firewalling, intrusion prevention (IPS), URL filtering, malware sandboxing, application control, and Advanced Malware Protection (AMP).
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How do I deploy Cisco Firepower 2000 in my network?
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Firepower 2000 appliances can be deployed inline as perimeter firewalls, in transparent mode for layer-2 insertion, or as VPN gateways in branch offices.
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What licensing options are available for Firepower 2000?
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Licensing tiers include Threat, Malware, and URL Filtering bundles, each offering a combination of security services, with flexible term-based subscriptions.
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Does Firepower 2000 support high availability?
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Yes, the series supports active/standby high-availability pairs with stateful failover to ensure uninterrupted network security and minimal downtime.
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How is the Firepower 2000 managed?
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Manage Firepower 2000 appliances via Cisco Firepower Management Center (on-premises or cloud), SecureX, or Cisco Defense Orchestrator for unified policy and event management.
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Can Cisco Firepower 2000 integrate with existing Cisco infrastructures?
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Yes, it integrates seamlessly with Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Umbrella, SecureX, and other Cisco security and networking solutions via APIs and native connectors.
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What port and interface options are available?
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Models include up to eight 1GE SFP, eight 1GE RJ-45, and two 10GE SFP+ interfaces for flexible connectivity and network segmentation.
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Is the Firepower 2000 suitable for branch or campus deployments?
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Absolutely. Its compact form factor, scalable performance, and integrated VPN capabilities make it ideal for branch offices, campus perimeters, and midsize data centers.
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What VPN capabilities does Firepower 2000 offer?
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The appliance supports site-to-site IPsec VPN, remote access SSL VPN, and AnyConnect secure mobility for encrypted communications across public and private networks.
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How do I keep Firepower 2000 signatures and policies up to date?
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Firepower Management Center automates signature, policy, and software updates with pull or push deployments, ensuring continuous protection against emerging threats.
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Does the Firepower 2000 Series support advanced malware protection?
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Yes, it includes Cisco Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) with local sandboxing and global analysis to detect, block, and remediate sophisticated threats.
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What are the power and environmental specifications?
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Firepower 2000 appliances consume under 100W, support dual-redundant power supplies, and operate in 0–40°C ambient temperatures with front-to-back airflow.
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How do I upgrade software on Firepower 2000 appliances?
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Use the Firepower Management Center or local CLI to schedule and deploy software upgrades with minimal downtime via staging and automated rollbacks.
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What support and warranty options are available?
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Cisco offers a one-year limited hardware warranty with next-business-day replacement, plus optional SMARTnet and Software Support Service for 24×7 technical assistance.
