12-06-2012 02:10 AM - edited 03-11-2019 05:33 PM
Hello,
I'm going to upgrade our ASA5525-X to the new 9.1(1) software which should support new ASA CX.
Has anyone tried new version of software with Context-Aware? Do I need to buy licence to enable CX?
Thanks and have a good day!
12-06-2012 07:17 AM
I upgraded the ASA image to 9.1(1). I'm struggling with the ASA CX software installation.
I use this procedure to install the CX software, but I'm stuck on step 7.
When I enter sw-module module cxsc recover boot I'm getting error:
Storage device not found. Install drive and try again.
12-06-2012 10:47 AM
I believe you need a hardware kit for CX to work which comes with the license, as it needs a harddrive in the ASA to run
12-06-2012 01:34 PM
The ASA CX module might be a hardware module or a software module, depending on the ASA model. For ASA5525-X which I'm using it should be a software module.
12-06-2012 03:35 PM
Can you do a "dir disk0:" and confirm the output shows the file asacx-boot-9.1.1.img which you copied onto there?
12-06-2012 03:42 PM
Ah, i missed that you were trying the new software based version, i have a 5585x with cx module sitting in my lab :-)
12-07-2012 02:10 AM
dir disk0: shows that I have the image:
135 -rwx 69318656 09:41:10 Dec 06 2012 asacx-5500x-boot-9.1.1-1.img
I tried to delete it and reupload it again, but I'm still getting the same error.
Storage device not found. Install drive and try again.
12-07-2012 06:03 AM
Hmm that looks correct. Assuming you did the previous step correctly. i.e.:
sw-module module cxsc recover configure image disk0:asacx-5500x-boot-9.1.1-1.img
...then you should be all correct.
It might be time for a TAC case.
12-08-2012 08:05 AM
I just checked, and i am sure you actually need a harddrive in the ASA to use CX, even the software version.
12-08-2012 11:34 AM
I think you are right. I'm going to check with our supplier if we can get a hard drive for the ASA so we can install the software. Otherwise I'll raise a ticket with Cisco TAC. Thanks.
12-08-2012 11:53 AM
I know from partner training that the CX software lives on an on-board SSD. When ordered with a new ASA X series, it comes installed.
The configuration guide doesn't explicitly identify the need to order an SSD separately for an upgrade to CX on an existing X series. However, an e-mail I just reviewed from Cisco indicates that orderability for the SSDs will begin in the next few weeks with shipment beginning in January.
12-08-2012 01:01 PM
By the way did you play with the CX feature? Is it worth spending time and money on?
12-08-2012 01:09 PM
Yes I worked through the labs with the CX and Prime Security Manager (PRSM). It's pretty complex to setup. If you've ever used ISE and you liked that, then you'll love CX. ;)
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02-13-2013 04:16 PM
Does any body have further views or thoughts on the software based CX for the 5500-x series? This is a direction we're looking into.
Is it really that complex to set up?
I've checked out some of the overview videos and it looks pretty awesome! But I know it is a very new product for the 5500-x series. I just don't see the point of utilising the IPS module for the X series, when the CX will be the main direction for Cisco.
Cheers,
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