04-28-2013 04:32 AM - edited 03-11-2019 06:36 PM
Can I downgrade the firewall code to 8.0, it's running 8.6.1 right now.
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04-28-2013 05:38 AM
Hi,
Unfortunately, the new ASA5500-X series only supports the newer software levels. From 8.6(1) onwards. To my understanding it shouldnt be possible to downgrade the ASA any lower from that software level.
Here is a quote from Cisco document
Software
Q. What software is supported on the Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Next-Generation Firewalls?
A. The Cisco ASA 5500-X Series supports Cisco ASA Software Release 8.6.1 and later. CWS requires ASA Software Release 9.0.1 or later. The IPS service on the ASA 5500-X Series requires Cisco IPS Sensor Software Release 7.1.4 or later. AVC and WSE require ASA CX Software Release 9.1.1 (Cisco ASA Software Release must be 9.1.1).
Source:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/vpndevc/ps6032/ps6094/ps6120/qa_c67-700608.html
- Jouni
04-28-2013 05:38 AM
Hi,
Unfortunately, the new ASA5500-X series only supports the newer software levels. From 8.6(1) onwards. To my understanding it shouldnt be possible to downgrade the ASA any lower from that software level.
Here is a quote from Cisco document
Software
Q. What software is supported on the Cisco ASA 5500-X Series Next-Generation Firewalls?
A. The Cisco ASA 5500-X Series supports Cisco ASA Software Release 8.6.1 and later. CWS requires ASA Software Release 9.0.1 or later. The IPS service on the ASA 5500-X Series requires Cisco IPS Sensor Software Release 7.1.4 or later. AVC and WSE require ASA CX Software Release 9.1.1 (Cisco ASA Software Release must be 9.1.1).
Source:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/vpndevc/ps6032/ps6094/ps6120/qa_c67-700608.html
- Jouni
04-28-2013 05:51 AM
Thanks Jouni. I was afraid of that as I have to move a PIX 525 with 7.2(1) code to this ASA in a matter of hours...
Here's to a long day.
Thanks again for your reply...
04-28-2013 06:07 AM
Hi,
Heres a document I made about the new NAT format of 8.3+ Software levels
https://supportforums.cisco.com/docs/DOC-31116
Heres also a document that might be usefull for you if you are just trying to migrate some NAT configurations fast
https://supportforums.cisco.com/docs/DOC-9129
- Jouni
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