Cisco Secure 3105 Next-Generation Security Appliance Firewall

Overview

The Cisco FPR3105-NGFW-K9 is a next-generation security appliance firewall designed to provide midsize and growing enterprises with robust protection against modern cyber threats. It combines high throughput capabilities with advanced inspection features, ensuring critical applications, users, and data remain secure without compromising network performance. This appliance supports both ASA and Firewall Threat Defense software, offering flexible deployment options to meet evolving security needs.

Key features

• Dual-software support allows operation as a traditional firewall, dedicated intrusion prevention system, or a combination of both, adapting to changing security requirements.
• Purpose-built CPU architecture delivers optimized performance for firewall processing, encryption, and deep threat inspection, maintaining high throughput under heavy workloads.
• Q-in-Q VLAN stacking enables inspection of packets with up to two 802.1Q headers, preserving VLAN separation in complex segmented networks such as service providers and multitenant environments.
• Flexible deployment options make it suitable for branch offices, regional data centers, and hybrid work environments where zero trust security models are implemented.
• Supports encrypted connections and traffic segmentation to protect remote workforces and departmental networks effectively.

Key specs

• Model: Cisco Secure Firewall 3105
• Software support: ASA and Firewall Threat Defense
• VLAN support: Q-in-Q with up to two 802.1Q headers per packet
• CPU architecture: Purpose-built for security workloads
• Deployment modes: Firewall, intrusion prevention system, or mixed

Connectivity and compatibility

This firewall appliance integrates seamlessly into existing network infrastructures, supporting complex segmentation and encrypted traffic inspection. Its Q-in-Q capabilities make it especially compatible with environments requiring strict VLAN separation, such as large campuses and service provider networks. The dual-software approach ensures compatibility with a wide range of security policies and operational preferences.

Ideal uses and environments

The Cisco FPR3105-NGFW-K9 is well suited to organizations that need a balance of strong security and flexible deployment. It fits naturally in branch offices, regional data centers, and hybrid work setups where zero trust principles are essential. Security teams managing remote workforces or segmented departmental traffic will find this appliance a reliable choice for maintaining secure, high-performance network operations.