Brand: Cisco | Category: Network Security
SKU: CSC-FP8250 | Part #: FP8250 | MPN: FP8250
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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.
Contact Omnixon Global to request a detailed quotation for the Cisco Firepower FP8250 and explore deployment options tailored to your enterprise security architecture.
| Brand | Cisco |
| Category | Network Security |
| SKU | CSC-FP8250 |
| Part Number | FP8250 |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | 1U |
| Manufacturer Part Number | FP8250 |
| Product Series | Cisco Firepower 8000 Series |
| Product Line | SourceFire / Cisco Firepower |
| Product Type | Next-Generation Firewall / Intrusion Prevention System Appliance |
| Form Factor | 2U rack-mount chassis |
| Network Modules | Supports multiple hot-swappable network modules for interface density expansion |
| Interface Options | 10GbE (SFP+) and 1GbE interface modules depending on installed network modules |
| Management Interface | Dedicated out-of-band management port (10/100/1000BASE-T) |
| High Availability | Supports active/passive and active/active failover; clustering supported for throughput aggregation |
| Threat Detection Engine | Snort-based deep packet inspection engine with Cisco Talos rule sets |
| Threat Intelligence | Cisco Talos — continuous rule and reputation feed updates |
| Security Features | NGFW, NGIPS, Application Visibility and Control (AVC), URL Filtering, Advanced Malware Protection (AMP), SSL/TLS Inspection |
| Management Platform | Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) — centralized multi-device management, policy, and reporting |
| Local Management | Firepower Device Manager (FDM) supported for standalone management |
| Operating System | Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) software |
| Power Supply | Redundant hot-swappable power supplies |
| Rack Units | 2U |
| Certifications | Common Criteria, FIPS 140-2, ICSA Labs NGFW and IPS certifications (platform-level) |
| Ecosystem Integration | Cisco SecureX, Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE), Cisco Stealthwatch, Cisco Threat Response |
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.
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.