License - Cisco Firepower Management Center for VMWare

[Steve Babcock]

I purchased 2 FPR-1010

I need to use FMC to configure these devices as the WAN is PPPOE and that configuration is not supported by FDM

I installed FMC 6.4.0.3 for VMWare but now is complaining about a license

How do I get a license for FMC ?   I presume this license is free ??  I don't see anything in the Smart Licensing area that related to the FMC that I've registered.

Steve

[Marvin Rhoads]

FMC is not a free product. It requires a license. When you purchase it, a license will be deposited in your Smart Account. You can then register and assign the license to your FMC instance.

It can be purchased as a 2-, 10-, or 25-(managed)device license. There's also an associated Smartnet support contract that entitles you to TAC support and software upgrades.

FAQ about Firepower Licensing

[Steve Babcock]

The thought "you're kidding" comes to mind

I buy a Cisco product but it can't be configured without buying another Cisco product !!

[Marvin Rhoads]

You can manage all the basic features for no extra charge using FDM. To use what Cisco considers advanced features you need FMC - and a license for it. The 2-device license is US$500 list price.

It's not a much different model than Palo Alto Networks firewalls with Panorama or Fortinet firewalls with FortiManager. PANW requires you to start with a 25 device license at US$10,000 list price.  FortiManager is US$1250 list for 10 device license.

[Steve Babcock]

As stated previously, I am unable to configure with FTD since it does not support the configuring of a PPOE interface.

Per this doc : https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/security/firepower/640/fdm/fptd-fdm-config-guide-640/fptd-fdm-interfaces.html

Of course, this is not stated anywhere in the product literature prior to purchase.