Upgrade FMC 4k with FMC Secure Software?

[CiscoPurpleBelt]

Can you upgrade the FMC 4500 or 4600 appliance that currently has 7.0.4 software with Cisco_Secure_FW_Mgmt_Center_Upgrade-7.2.4-169.sh.REL.tar?

I noticed current 7.0.4 is not Secure (does not show Cisco Secure). Any negatives about doing so? I don't  even see any software options that does not reference Secure.

Also, is the VDM updated as well when upgrading with the 7.2.4 software?

[Rob Ingram · Accepted solution]

@CiscoPurpleBelt yes you can upgrade the FMC 4600 to 7.2 (or 7.3), but the 4500 only supports up to version 7.0

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/security/secure-firewall/compatibility/management-center-compatibility.html

A couple of years ago Cisco rebranded to Cisco Secure Firewall......, so older versions do not show as Cisco Secure.

[Aref Alsouqi · Accepted solution]

The name has changed recently, this is why they refer to it now as Secure Firewall Management Center. You can upgrade directly from 7.0.x to 7.2.4 as per the below guide. However, I believe Cisco recommend getting TAC engaged to upgrade to version 7.2.4.

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/security/secure-firewall/upgrade/management-center/720/upgrade-management-center-72/upgrade-mgmt-center.html#Cisco_Reference.dita_6dfdea5e-5e0d-4430-9909-27054c6e8267