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Cisco Firepower / SourceFire 8000 FP8250 Cisco Firepower NGFW / management appliance

Cisco Firepower / SourceFire 8000 FP8250 Cisco Firepower NGFW / management appliance

Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Security

SKU: CSC-FP8250 | Part #: FP8250 | MPN: FP8250

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About the Cisco Firepower / SourceFire 8000 FP8250 Cisco Firepower NGFW / management appliance

The Cisco Firepower 8000 Series FP8250 delivers carrier-class threat detection and prevention in a compact 2U form factor, combining next-generation firewall, intrusion prevention, and application-layer security in a single integrated appliance. Built on the Snort-based deep packet inspection engine powered by Cisco Talos continuous threat intelligence feeds, the FP8250 enforces granular security policies across encrypted and unencrypted traffic while maintaining line-rate inspection performance. Network engineers and IT procurement teams evaluating consolidated security platforms will appreciate its support for hot-swappable network modules with flexible 10GbE and 1GbE interface options, enabling seamless expansion without chassis replacement.

The FP8250 runs Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) software and integrates deeply with the Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) for centralized, multi-device policy management, reporting, and threat response across your security fabric. Active/passive and active/active failover modes—plus clustering support for throughput aggregation—ensure high availability in mission-critical deployments. Advanced security capabilities include Application Visibility and Control (AVC), URL Filtering, Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), and SSL/TLS inspection, all backed by Cisco Talos intelligence. The appliance also connects natively with Cisco SecureX, Identity Services Engine (ISE), Stealthwatch, and Cisco Threat Response for automated, orchestrated incident response. Redundant hot-swappable power supplies and a dedicated out-of-band management port (10/100/1000BASE-T) provide operational resilience. FIPS 140-2, Common Criteria, and ICSA Labs certifications underscore its suitability for regulated and high-assurance environments.

Key Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Cisco
  • Part Number: FP8250
  • Product Type: Next-Generation Firewall / Intrusion Prevention System Appliance
  • Form Factor: 2U rack-mount chassis
  • Interface Options: 10GbE (SFP+) and 1GbE modules; dedicated 10/100/1000BASE-T management port
  • Threat Engine: Snort-based deep packet inspection with Cisco Talos rule sets
  • High Availability: Active/passive, active/active failover; clustering supported
  • Management: Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) or Firepower Device Manager (FDM)

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Technical Specifications

BrandCisco
CategoryNetwork Security
SKUCSC-FP8250
Part NumberFP8250
ConditionNew
Form Factor1U
Manufacturer Part NumberFP8250
Product SeriesCisco Firepower 8000 Series
Product LineSourceFire / Cisco Firepower
Product TypeNext-Generation Firewall / Intrusion Prevention System Appliance
Form Factor2U rack-mount chassis
Network ModulesSupports multiple hot-swappable network modules for interface density expansion
Interface Options10GbE (SFP+) and 1GbE interface modules depending on installed network modules
Management InterfaceDedicated out-of-band management port (10/100/1000BASE-T)
High AvailabilitySupports active/passive and active/active failover; clustering supported for throughput aggregation
Threat Detection EngineSnort-based deep packet inspection engine with Cisco Talos rule sets
Threat IntelligenceCisco Talos — continuous rule and reputation feed updates
Security FeaturesNGFW, NGIPS, Application Visibility and Control (AVC), URL Filtering, Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), SSL/TLS Inspection
Management PlatformCisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) — centralized multi-device management, policy, and reporting
Local ManagementFirepower Device Manager (FDM) supported for standalone management
Operating SystemCisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) software
Power SupplyRedundant hot-swappable power supplies
Rack Units2U
CertificationsCommon Criteria, FIPS 140-2, ICSA Labs NGFW and IPS certifications (platform-level)
Ecosystem IntegrationCisco SecureX, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco Stealthwatch, Cisco Threat Response

Frequently Asked Questions about Cisco Firepower / SourceFire 8000 FP8250 Cisco Firepower NGFW / management appliance

What does the Cisco Firepower / SourceFire 8000 FP8250 Cisco Firepower NGFW / management appliance do?

The Cisco Firepower / SourceFire 8000 FP8250 Cisco Firepower NGFW / management appliance is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.

Is the Cisco Firepower / SourceFire 8000 FP8250 Cisco Firepower NGFW / management appliance compatible with my infrastructure?

The Cisco Firepower / SourceFire 8000 FP8250 Cisco Firepower NGFW / management appliance interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.