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Cisco Secure Firewall 1200 Series

Unified Security for Distributed Branches and Campuses

AI-augmented SD-WAN firewalls with up to 3x the performance of comparable solutions. Simplify branch security with zero-touch provisioning, built-in routing templates, and unified policy management across hundreds of sites.

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Why Organizations Choose the 1200 Series

Secure your distributed branches and campuses with a single platform that combines advanced firewalling, SD-WAN routing, and AI-powered threat defense.

Branch Security Without Complexity

Deploy unified security policies to hundreds of branch firewalls at once with zero-touch provisioning and built-in secure routing templates — no per-site configuration needed.

AI-Powered Threat Defense

SnortML machine learning engine detects and blocks zero-day exploits inline, while the Encrypted Visibility Engine identifies threats in encrypted traffic without decrypting it.

Built-In SD-WAN Routing

Eliminate the need for separate routers at branch locations. The 1200 Series combines advanced firewalling with SD-WAN capabilities in a single appliance.

Flexible Management Options

Manage from Cisco Security Cloud Control for centralized cloud operations, Firewall Management Center for on-premises control, or Firewall Device Manager for local administration.

Compare Secure Firewall 1200 Series Models

Choose the right model based on your branch size, throughput requirements, and form factor.

Cisco Secure Firewall 1210CE Compact Desktop

Secure Firewall 1210CE

Entry-level compact desktop firewall for small branches and remote offices.

  • •6 Gbps FW throughput
  • •6 Gbps IPS
  • •8x 1GbE ports
  • •480GB SSD
  • •Desktop form factor
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Cisco Secure Firewall 1210CP Compact PoE

Secure Firewall 1210CP

Compact desktop firewall with Power over Ethernet for branch deployments needing PoE.

  • •6 Gbps FW throughput
  • •6 Gbps IPS
  • •8x 1GbE (4 PoE)
  • •120W PoE budget
  • •Desktop form factor
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Cisco Secure Firewall 1220CX Compact SFP+

Secure Firewall 1220CX

Desktop firewall with SFP+ uplinks for branches requiring higher-speed connectivity.

  • •9 Gbps FW throughput
  • •9 Gbps IPS
  • •8x 1GbE + 2x SFP+
  • •480GB SSD
  • •Desktop form factor
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Cisco Secure Firewall 1230 1U Rackmount

Secure Firewall 1230

Rackmount firewall for medium branches needing higher throughput and port density.

  • •13 Gbps FW throughput
  • •9 Gbps IPS
  • •8x 1GbE + 4x SFP+
  • •960GB SSD
  • •1RU form factor
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Cisco Secure Firewall 1240 1U Rackmount

Secure Firewall 1240

High-performance rackmount firewall for larger branch offices and mid-size campus sites.

  • •18 Gbps FW throughput
  • •12 Gbps IPS
  • •8x 1GbE + 4x SFP+
  • •960GB SSD
  • •1RU form factor
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Cisco Secure Firewall 1250 1U Rackmount

Secure Firewall 1250

Top-of-line rackmount firewall for demanding branch and campus environments.

  • •24 Gbps FW throughput
  • •18 Gbps IPS
  • •8x 2.5GbE + 4x SFP+
  • •960GB SSD
  • •1RU form factor
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Product Comparison

Side-by-side specifications across all 1200 Series models to help you choose the right fit.

Specifications

Best for

Small Remote Office

1210CE

Best for

Branch with PoE

1210CP

Best for

Branch + Fiber

1220CX

Best for

Medium Branch

1230

Best for

Large Branch

1240

Best for

Campus Edge

1250
Performance
FW Throughput
6 Gbps
6 Gbps
9 Gbps
13 Gbps
18 Gbps
24 Gbps
IPS Throughput
6 Gbps
6 Gbps
9 Gbps
9 Gbps
12 Gbps
18 Gbps
VPN Throughput
4 Gbps
4 Gbps
6 Gbps
8 Gbps
12 Gbps
16 Gbps
Concurrent Sessions
500K
500K
1M
2M
3M
5M
New Connections/sec
30K
30K
45K
60K
80K
120K
Interfaces
GbE Ports
8x 1GbE
8x 1GbE
8x 1GbE
8x 1GbE
8x 1GbE
8x 2.5GbE
SFP+ Ports
—
—
2x SFP+
4x SFP+
4x SFP+
4x SFP+
PoE Budget
—
120W
—
—
—
—
Physical & Power
Form Factor
Desktop
Desktop
Desktop
1RU
1RU
1RU
Storage
480GB
480GB
480GB
960GB
960GB
960GB
SD-WAN
Zero-Touch Provisioning
 
1210CE
1210CP
1220CX
1230
1240
1250

Frequently Asked Questions

The Cisco Secure Firewall 1200 Series is a family of AI-augmented SD-WAN firewalls designed for distributed branches and campus sites. With six models ranging from compact desktop units to 1RU rackmount appliances, the series delivers 6–24 Gbps of firewall throughput with built-in SD-WAN routing, zero-touch provisioning, and AI-powered threat defense — all managed from a single console.

For small remote offices, the 1210CE (compact desktop, 6 Gbps) or 1210CP (adds PoE for IP phones and cameras) are ideal. The 1220CX adds SFP+ fiber uplinks at 9 Gbps for branches needing higher-speed connectivity. For medium to large branches, the rackmount 1230 (13 Gbps), 1240 (18 Gbps), and 1250 (24 Gbps) provide higher throughput, more SFP+ ports, and larger storage for logging.

Yes. Every 1200 Series model includes built-in SD-WAN routing capabilities, eliminating the need for a separate router at each branch. You get application-aware path selection, WAN optimization, and secure connectivity to headquarters and cloud applications from a single appliance with unified policy management.

Zero-touch provisioning lets you ship a firewall to a branch location and have it automatically connect to your central management console, download its configuration, and start protecting the network — without requiring an IT technician on-site. Combined with secure routing templates, you can deploy consistent security policies to hundreds of branches at once.

Yes. The 1200 Series includes the Encrypted Visibility Engine, which uses AI-assisted analysis powered by Cisco Talos to identify threats hiding in TLS 1.3 and QUIC encrypted traffic without requiring decryption. It also includes the SnortML machine learning engine that detects and blocks zero-day exploits inline without signatures.

The 1200 Series supports three management options: Cisco Security Cloud Control for centralized cloud-based management across all your branches, Firewall Management Center for on-premises control, and Firewall Device Manager for local single-device administration. All platforms include the Cisco AI Assistant for natural language policy creation and troubleshooting.

Find the Right 1200 Series Firewall for Your Branches

Our Cisco-certified security specialists can help you select the right model, configure licensing, and plan deployment across your branch locations.

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