https://community.cisco.com/t5/network-security/firepower-solutions/m-p/3063852#M43101 <P>In addition to what Philip correctly answered, you should work with your reseller or Cisco Systems Engineer (SE) to analyze the different platforms.</P> <P>In most cases one of the newer platforms (2100 or 4100 or even 9300 series) will be a more cost-effective and scalable solution.</P> Tue, 28 Feb 2017 07:31:25 GMT Marvin Rhoads 2017-02-28T07:31:25Z https://community.cisco.com/t5/network-security/firepower-solutions/m-p/3063850#M43097 <P>Hi,</P> <P>I want to purchase a FirePOWER product&nbsp;as IPS solution in my infrastructure.&nbsp;</P> <P>I choose to purchase the FirePOWER 8000 but do I need also to purchase the FireSIGHT Management Center or can I use only FirePOWER 8000 appliance?</P> <P>Is it also possible to use in stand alone the FireSIGHT Management Center as an IPS appliance ?</P> Sun, 10 Mar 2019 13:47:07 GMT https://community.cisco.com/t5/network-security/firepower-solutions/m-p/3063850#M43097 fabflorent 2019-03-10T13:47:07Z https://community.cisco.com/t5/network-security/firepower-solutions/m-p/3063851#M43099 <P>You will want to buy both. &nbsp;The management centre manages appliances.</P> Tue, 28 Feb 2017 00:34:44 GMT https://community.cisco.com/t5/network-security/firepower-solutions/m-p/3063851#M43099 Philip D'Ath 2017-02-28T00:34:44Z https://community.cisco.com/t5/network-security/firepower-solutions/m-p/3063852#M43101 <P>In addition to what Philip correctly answered, you should work with your reseller or Cisco Systems Engineer (SE) to analyze the different platforms.</P> <P>In most cases one of the newer platforms (2100 or 4100 or even 9300 series) will be a more cost-effective and scalable solution.</P> Tue, 28 Feb 2017 07:31:25 GMT https://community.cisco.com/t5/network-security/firepower-solutions/m-p/3063852#M43101 Marvin Rhoads 2017-02-28T07:31:25Z