09-23-2009 05:39 AM - edited 03-11-2019 09:18 AM
I have a pix 501 running IOS 6.3(5) and Device manager 3.0(4). Is it possible to upgrade the software and is it wise to do? Thanks Bob
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09-23-2009 07:38 AM
Hi Rob, unfortunately you cannot upgrade passed 6.3.5 last version in the 6.3 train for this model..
if you want to upgrade to code 7.x above you will neeed to upgrade to asa, asa5505 would be its upgrade path model.
Regards
09-23-2009 07:38 AM
Hi Rob, unfortunately you cannot upgrade passed 6.3.5 last version in the 6.3 train for this model..
if you want to upgrade to code 7.x above you will neeed to upgrade to asa, asa5505 would be its upgrade path model.
Regards
09-23-2009 02:18 PM
Thank you. Curious, what does the asa5505 have that the pix does not? Is it just faster processing. Thanks bob
09-23-2009 05:26 PM
Bob, there are quite lots of new features in the new breed of cisco firewalls to list but one that cames to mind SSL WebVPN, SSL Annyconnect, at least for the asa5505 supports up to 20 VLANS with sec plust license.. the 501 I believe can only support up to 2 logical interfaces or 2 VLANS.. PIX cannot do SSL webvpn of any kind.. now the asa5505 counts with a slot for installing content filtering or IPS module at additional cost of course.. these PIX501 cannot have.
you may want to look at these links
asa models
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6120/prod_models_comparison.html
Look at features on fisrt releases
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6120/prod_release_notes_list.html
If you have time look at this presentation video and also other links in it that provides details of asa firewalls
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6120/index.html
regards and thanks for the rating
09-23-2009 10:41 PM
hi,
please see the following link
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