Cisco Cisco ASA 5506W-X with FirePOWER Services Manual Técnica
software version 6.0.0 and above
The version of ASDM depends on the version running on the ASA. A detailed compatibility
matrix ASA and ASDM Compatibility
The version of ASDM depends on the version running on the ASA. A detailed compatibility
matrix ASA and ASDM Compatibility
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The information in this document is created from the devices in a particular lab environment. All of
the devices used in this document started with a cleared (default) configuration. If your network is
live, make sure that you understand the potential impact of any command.
the devices used in this document started with a cleared (default) configuration. If your network is
live, make sure that you understand the potential impact of any command.
Background Information
Type of Updates
Firepower module has these types of updates:
Product (Firmware) Upgrade/ Patch
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Vulnerability Database (VDB) Update
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Rule (Signature) Update
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Geolocation Update
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Configure Firepower Module Updates
Install Product (Firmware) Update
Product Updates are of two types.
Type 1. Product upgrade is the upgrading system from minor version to major version.
For Example: Upgrading Firepower from version 5.4.x to 6.0.x. These updates contain major
enhancement in product functionality.
enhancement in product functionality.
Type 2. Patch installation is a minor upgrade which includes the bug fixes for the current version.
For Example: Upgrading Firepower Module from Version 5.4.1 to 5.4.x.
Note: Cisco recommends to review Release Notes before installation of any update/patch.
In order to install product updates/patch for the Firepower Module, navigate to Configuration >
ASA Firepower Configuration > Updates.
ASA Firepower Configuration > Updates.
Here, you get two options.
Auto Download: If Firepower Module has Internet access, updates can be downloaded directly
from the Cisco site by clicking the Download Updates.
from the Cisco site by clicking the Download Updates.
Manual Update: Download the Product Upgrade/ Patch from Cisco site to the local system and
upload it manually by clicking Upload Update. Select Choose File and browse the file from the
local system then click Upload.
upload it manually by clicking Upload Update. Select Choose File and browse the file from the
local system then click Upload.
As shown in the image, a progress bar appears while uploading a file to Firepower module.
Once the update is manually uploaded or downloaded from Cisco site, Select the version and click
the install icon, as shown in the image.
the install icon, as shown in the image.
Tip: Navigate to Monitoring > Task Status to monitor the upgrade installation.
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Install VDB Update
Vulnerability Database ( VDB) update contains updates for Application Detection (Application
Filter) and VDB update. VDB update is listed under Product Updates.
Filter) and VDB update. VDB update is listed under Product Updates.
In order to configure VDB update, navigate to Configuration > ASA Firepower Configuration >
Updates. Hereyou get two options.
Updates. Hereyou get two options.
Auto Download: If Firepower Module has Internet access, Firepower Module can download the
VDB updates directly from Cisco website by clicking on the Download Updates.
VDB updates directly from Cisco website by clicking on the Download Updates.
Manual Update: Download the VDB update from the Cisco website to the local system and upload
it manually by clicking the Upload Update. Select Choose File and browse the file from the local
system then click Upload.
it manually by clicking the Upload Update. Select Choose File and browse the file from the local
system then click Upload.
Once the update is manually uploaded or downloaded from Cisco website, Select the version and
click the install icon, as shown in the image.
click the install icon, as shown in the image.