CSM 3.01 doesn't support FWSM 3.1.(4) sw release

[Leonardo Roberto]

Hi to all,

I have to load FWSM 3.1.(4) service module into CSM 3.01., but the max software release supported is 2.3.(1).

Where I can find the patch?

Thanks

Leonardo

[Joe Clarke]

See this reply:

http://forum.cisco.com/eforum/servlet/NetProf?page=netprof&forum=Network%20Infrastructure&topic=Network%20Management&CommCmd=MB%3Fcmd%3Dpass_through%26location%3Doutline%40%5E1%40%40.1dde739e/3#selected_message

You should be able to get the FWSM into CSM 3.0.1 by following those steps. The only "patch" beyond that is CSM 3.1 which is available (provided you have a contract) from http://www.cisco.com/upgrade/ .

[Leonardo Roberto]

This CVDM is an embedded software in cat6500?

How does it work? With this embedded software I can load my 3.1.4 FWSM into Cisco Security Manager 3.01?

Tks

Leonardo

[Joe Clarke · Accepted solution]

CVDM is embedded software in the Cat6500, but the point is you can't use it to manage the FWSM. You have to add the FWSM as a standalone device into CSM without going through the initial switch discovery.

[Leonardo Roberto]

Hi Joe or anybody else ;),

I inserted stand alone FWSM 3.1.(4) module into CSM 3.0.1.

During discover policy, it gives me the error about version unsupported. You told me, that I can leave this error, using CSM 3.1.

the error...

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Description

There is a major change on device FWSM-ROMA.

The target type changed.

The version on device is: 3.1(4), platform: Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Firewall Services Module, mode: ROUTER, multiplicity: SINGLE, target type: TARGET.UNDEFINED.

The version in CSM database is: 2.3(1), platform: Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Firewall Services Module, mode: ROUTER, multiplicity: SINGLE, target type: TARGET.FWSM.L3.

Operation stop

Action

Please verify running device version with the version in Cisco Security Manager database

Recreate device in Cisco Security Manager Database if needed

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The CSM3.01 Supported devices document says about that:

Supported Software

.........

Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series Firewall Services Module?Firewall Services Module Software

Release 2.2, 2.3, and 3.1.

.......

The error description says that:

....The version in CSM database is: 2.3(1),...

So, if I can manage 3.1, why the error description says that in the database is stored the 2.3.(1)?

[Joe Clarke]

I don't currently have a FWSM running 3.1 to test, so I am going off old service request data that indicates this should work per my previous instructions. However, if you're still having problems, you might try either asking on Security > Firewalling board, or moving to CSM 3.1 Professional which has full support.