Product Type | Firepower |
Model | FPR-4145 |
Form Factor | Rackmount |
Rack Height | 1U |
Firewall Throughput | 80 Gbps |
IPS Throughput | 55 Gbps |
Concurrent Sessions | 40 million |
New Sessions Per Second | 1.5 million |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Power Supply | Not included |
Cooling Fans | Not included |
Storage | Not included (no SSD) |
Processor | Not included |
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Key Benefits

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- Enterprise-grade throughput of 80 Gbps makes it suitable for high-load security scenarios
- Modular design without included processor or storage gives IT teams full customization control
- TAA-compliant and Mexico-origin manufacturing qualify the unit for government and regulated procurements
Product Overview
The Cisco Firepower 4145 Appliance (FPR-4145-CHAS-K9=) is a modular, high-throughput firewall chassis with 2 NetMod bays for flexible network expansion. Designed in a 1U rackmount form factor, it includes 8 x SFP+, 1 x Gigabit SFP, and multiple onboard I/O, supporting up to 80 Gbps firewall and 55 Gbps IPS throughput. Built without CPU, fan, SSD, or power module, it enables custom enterprise deployments with up to 40 million concurrent sessions and 1.5 million new sessions per second. TAA-compliant and manufactured in Mexico, this chassis is optimized for mission-critical security environments requiring tailored performance and expandability.
Specifications
Product Overview
Wireless Features
Wi‑Fi Support |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | Mexico |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | FCC, UL/CSA, CE Mark, RoHS |
Safety Compliance | UL 60950-1, IEC 60950-1 |
EMC Standards | EN 55032 Class A, CISPR 32 Class A |
Advanced Security Features
Firewall Capabilities | Stateful and Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) |
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) | Integrated, Next-Gen IPS |
Application Control | Yes |
Content Filtering | URL-based, included with subscription |
Malware Protection | Cisco AMP for Networks (with license) |
Threat Intelligence | Cisco Talos Security Updates |
High Availability | Active/Standby and Active/Active modes supported |
VPN Support | IPsec and SSL VPN |
Interfaces
Networking Type | Ethernet |
Data Transfer Rate | 10 Gbps |
Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Transport Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Number of SFP+ Ports | 8 |
Number of Gigabit SFP Ports | 1 |
Network Module Bays | 2 |
Console Ports | 1 x Mini USB |
Management Interface | 1 x RJ-45 10/100/1000 Base-T |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 3.0 Type A |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 16.89 Inch |
Depth | 29.7 Inch |
Height | 1.75 Inch |
Weight | 20.2 lbs (without modules/power supply) |
Operating Temperature Range | 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) |
Storage Temperature Range | -20 to 70°C (-4 to 158°F) |
Operating Humidity | 5% to 95% (non-condensing) |
Noise Level (Typical) | 58 dBA (with components and fans installed) |
Heat Dissipation | Up to 680 BTU/hour (depending on config) |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Centralized Management | Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) |
Cloud-Based Management Option | Cisco Defense Orchestrator |
License Required | Yes, Subscription-based |
Included Licenses | None (purchased separately) |
Supported Subscription Features | Application Visibility, URL Filtering, Advanced Malware Protection (AMP) |