Cisco Cisco IPS 4520 Sensor
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Release Notes for Cisco Intrusion Prevention System 7.1(7)E4
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Upgrading to IPS 7.1(7)E4
Step 8
Click the file you want to download. The file details appear.
Step 9
Verify that it is the correct file, and click Download.
Step 10
Click Agree to accept the software download rules. The File Download dialog box appears. The first
time you download a file from Cisco.com, you must fill in the Encryption Software Export Distribution
Authorization form before you can download the software.
time you download a file from Cisco.com, you must fill in the Encryption Software Export Distribution
Authorization form before you can download the software.
a.
Fill out the form and click Submit. The Cisco Systems Inc. Encryption Software Usage Handling
and Distribution Policy appears.
and Distribution Policy appears.
b.
Read the policy and click I Accept. The Encryption Software Export/Distribution Form appears.
If you previously filled out the Encryption Software Export Distribution Authorization form, and read
and accepted the Cisco Systems Inc. Encryption Software Usage Handling and Distribution Policy, these
forms are not displayed again.
and accepted the Cisco Systems Inc. Encryption Software Usage Handling and Distribution Policy, these
forms are not displayed again.
Step 11
Open the file or save it to your computer.
Step 12
Follow the instructions in the Readme or the Release Notes to install the update.
Upgrading to IPS 7.1(7)E4
This section describes how to upgrade the IPS 4240, IPS 4255, IPS 4260, IPS 4270-20, IPS 4345,
IPS 4360, IPS 4510, IPS 4520, ASA 5500 AIP SSM series, ASA 5500-X IPS SSP series, and the
ASA 5585-X IPS SSP series, and contains the following topics:
IPS 4360, IPS 4510, IPS 4520, ASA 5500 AIP SSM series, ASA 5500-X IPS SSP series, and the
ASA 5585-X IPS SSP series, and contains the following topics:
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Upgrade Notes and Caveats
Pay attention to the following upgrade notes and caveats when upgrading to IPS 7.1(7)E4:
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You cannot upgrade to 7.1(7)E4 the sensor license was generated for 6.0.x versions and earlier. The
upgrade fails and the follwoing message is displayed:
upgrade fails and the follwoing message is displayed:
Error: execUpgradeSoftware : This license is a IPS version 6.0 or earlier license
which is not compatible with platforms running 7.1.X IPS Versions. Please install a
IPS version 6.1 or later license type. Refer to 7.1.X IPS version README or IPS
documents for the details of generating a new license.
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The default value of the Cisco server IP address has been changed from 198.133.219.25 to
72.163.4.161 in the Auto Update URL configuration. If you have automatic update configured on
your sensor, you may need to update firewall rules to allow the sensor to connect to this new IP
address.
72.163.4.161 in the Auto Update URL configuration. If you have automatic update configured on
your sensor, you may need to update firewall rules to allow the sensor to connect to this new IP
address.
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If you are upgrading the IPS 4270-20 and you have a license for 6.0.x and earlier, you receive the
following error message:
following error message:
Currently installed License is not valid in 7.1(7). Install a license that is
applicable for IPS versions 6.1 and above.
You must get a new license before upgrading your IPS 4270-20.