Cisco Cisco Security Monitoring, Analysis and Response System 3.3 Information Guide
Q&A
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End of Sale of Monitoring Analysis and Response (MARS) Products
Product Support
Q.
What products are covered by this end of sale (EOS) announcement?
A.
This EOS announcement covers all Cisco MARS security appliances, software, accessories, and licenses.
Products include Cisco Security MARS 25R, 25, 55, 110R, 110, 110R, 210, GC2R, GC2 appliances as well as
all accessories and 110R FIPS cards. It also covers Cisco Security Software Releases 3.x, 4.x, 5.x, and 6.x.
Q.
What are the key EOS dates?
A.
The key EOS dates are available on the End of Sale Notice EOL7199.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/vpndevc/ps5739/ps6241/eol_c51-636888.html
Q.
How long will Cisco deliver signature updates?
A.
Cisco will deliver signature updates for already supported devices for a period of three years after the end of
sale. Customers will continue to receive Cisco IPS signature packages from cisco.com without having to install a
new software release. For all other signatures, customers will have to upgrade their MARS appliances to the
latest software release.
Q.
What is the last Cisco MARS software release train supported on the Cisco MARS security appliances?
A.
Cisco will continue to provide software bug fixes and/or feature updates until June 2, 2012. The last software
train for new features will be delivered on the 6.1 release train. Signature updates will be provided until June 2,
2014. Therefore, software releases for signature updates may extend the releases into the 6.2 train.
Q.
What is the last Cisco IPS and ASA software release supported by Cisco MARS security appliances?
A.
ASA 8.4.1 and IPS 7.1 will be the last ASA and IPS devices officially supported by MARS. Cisco will continue to
provide software bug fixes and/or feature updates until June 2, 2012.
Q.
When is the last date of support for Cisco MARS appliances?
A.
The Cisco TAC will continue to support Cisco MARS until June 2, 2013.
Q.
How do I migrate my data to an ecosystem partner?
A.
Cisco has collaborated with all ecosystem partners to ensure that customers can easily transition their data
using the built-in CS-MARS archiving tool. All ecosystem partners can import MARS archives. To learn more
about archiving with MARS, please see the MARS configuration guide on cisco.com.
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/docs/security/security_management/cs-
mars/6.0/initial/configuration/bckRstrSby.pdf
Q.
What about customers who bought Cisco Security MARS appliances just prior to this announcement?
A.
Cisco is fully committed to supporting the Cisco Security MARS appliances. These products will continue to be
supported until June 30, 2016.