ASA IOS upgrade on failover pair.

[jkeeffe]

If I upgrade ASA code (from 8.3.2 to 8.4.1) on the primary 5540, will the secondary 5540 code automatically be upgraded? If so, is it through the failover link?

[PAUL GILBERT ARIAS]

you have to upgrade both units manually.

Check this link:

ASA/PIX: How to Use the CLI to Upgrade the Software Image on a Failover Pair

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/partner/products/ps6120/products_configuration_example09186a0080b20f35.shtml

[jkeeffe]

What if I go through the CSM Auto Update Server (4.0.1) to upgrade the softerware? Since the CSM doesn't know about the standby failover unit, would AUS even play a part in upgrading the standy unit?

Do you know if Cisco has any future plans to allow for upgrading both failover units through the primary?

[PAUL GILBERT ARIAS]

I don't have that much experience with CSM but I assume it should upgrade both units individually.

I don't know if Cisco has plans on adding that possibility. It would be great to upgrade one and automatically upgrade the secondary unit.