07-31-2018 11:55 PM - edited 03-12-2019 06:51 AM
Hi I need some assistance in identifying which version to use for firepower module. I want to upgrade both FMC and SFR to vet 6.2.x. I understand it is multi upgrade process.
ASA: 9.6(3)
FMC: 5.4.1
SFR: 5.3.7
I understand the FMC updates process that you have to download from Cisco and then upload to FMC
But for SFR module I tried the download updates in FMC and it doesn’t download sfr updates. I then logged into Cisco downloads and there are .sh and .img version. Which version will I need to upload to FMC to upgrade SFR module?
Solved! Go to Solution.
08-02-2018 07:51 AM
The FMC will only download patches for itself and attached devices, it will not download "upgrades". The one you'll use will have the .sh extension in order to upgrade from the FMC.
Going from 5.4 to 6.0 is no small feat. Should you need assistance, reach out to tac or engage your account team for advanced services help. If the latter isn't an option thoroughly review all release notes before pulling the trigger on an upgrade. Pay close attention to upgrade paths and software compatibility.
08-01-2018 01:33 AM
Hi Faisal,
I would do a reimage of your SFR Module and add it to the FMC once more. I have seen a lot of bugs in the path while upgrading. You can ofcause apply the same policys from your FMC to the new SFR module.
To do the upgrade do the following procedure:
08-01-2018 03:38 PM
Thanks Nioklaj. The link you mentioned is not for 5585-X and there is not a lot I could find on the community pages either.
08-02-2018 12:31 AM - edited 08-02-2018 12:33 AM
Hi Faisal,
Sorry, here you have the correct link.
https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/security/asa-firepower-services/118824-configure-firepower-00.html
08-02-2018 01:18 AM
Downloading directly in FMC will only see second ordinal and smaller releases.
For example, if you have 6.1.1 and there is a 6.1.2 available it will download that. If will not download 6.2.
The idea is that you should pause and read the release notes when going between major or first ordinal minor releases. Then download them manually and proceed to stage them on FMC in preparation for upgrade.
08-02-2018 07:51 AM
The FMC will only download patches for itself and attached devices, it will not download "upgrades". The one you'll use will have the .sh extension in order to upgrade from the FMC.
Going from 5.4 to 6.0 is no small feat. Should you need assistance, reach out to tac or engage your account team for advanced services help. If the latter isn't an option thoroughly review all release notes before pulling the trigger on an upgrade. Pay close attention to upgrade paths and software compatibility.
Discover and save your favorite ideas. Come back to expert answers, step-by-step guides, recent topics, and more.
New here? Get started with these tips. How to use Community New member guide