Runs Cisco Threat Defense (FTD) software with optional subscriptions and supports Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) on ports 7 and 8. Form factor: Compact desktop appliance. Processor: One 4-core Intel CPU. Memory: 8 GB DDR4 DRAM. Network ports: Eight Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 10/100/1000 BaseT ports, with ports 7 and 8 supporting PoE+. Management ports: One Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 for management, one RJ-45 console port, one USB Mini B console port, and one USB 3.0 Type A port for external storage. Storage: One 200-GB M.2 SATA SSD (non-user replaceable). Airflow: Side-to-side, fanless design. Software support: Runs Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) from version 6.4+ and ASA software from version 9.12+. PoE+ and L2 switch support were added starting with FTD 6.5 and ASA 9.13. L2 switch hardware allows line-rate communication between ports.