Will IDS v4.1 software run on the IPS-4200 appliances?

[a.arndt]

I understand that Cisco IPS 5.0 software will run on the IDS-4200 series appliances (e.g. - IDS -4235).

Is the reverse true? Can I get Cisco IDS 4.1 to run on an IPS-4240 or an IPS-4255?

Just curious, since I may have to answer the question internally soon...

Thanks in advance,

Alex Arndt

[scothrel · Accepted solution]

Yes, the 4.1 software will run the 4240/4255.

[marcabal]

Just an FYI the only Appliances/Modules that support 5.0 that do not support 4.1 are the ASA-SSM-AIP-10 and ASA-SSM-AIP-20.

These 2 modules are brand new and will only support the 5.0 version.

To read more about the 2 new modules refer to:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps6120/products_data_sheet0900aecd802930c5.html

[a.arndt]

Thanks to both Scott and Marcoa. Just the info I needed.

I assume that I'll have to TFTP the software image onto the 4240/4255, in a manner similar to working with an IDS-4215, in order to get 4.1 loaded and running. Is this correct?

Alex Arndt

[rwassom · Accepted solution]

That is correct. Be sure to take a look at the readme files associated with the system images for TFTP instructions, because the commands are slightly different than on the IDS-4215.

To clarify what Scott and Marco said, the earliest release supported on the IPS-4240/4255 is 4.1(4)S91. The file names on CCO are:

IPS-4240-K9-sys-4.1-4-S91.img

IPS-4255-K9-sys-4.1-4-S91.img

-Rusty

[marcabal · Accepted solution]

Correct

Here are the instructions:

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/iaabu/csids/csids10/hwguide/hwclipr.htm#wp210301

[a.arndt]

I can add James to my thank-you list...

Thanks for all the info and clarification. It's awesome and I trully appreciate it.

Alex Arndt