Hi rhermes

Thanks for the reply.Do we need to upgrade the Sensor OS to 5.1(7)E1 first or we can upgrade directly to 6.x(x)E1.Also if i upgrade to 5.1(7)E1 can i get it downloaded from cisco site from any CCO Login ID iam having ?

Hello

You can upgrade directly to either 5.1(7)E1 OR 6.x(x)E1. The catch is, you need to be running a software image that supports the Engine 1 (E1) to get latest signature updates. I would recommend 6.0(4) to enjoy the latest features. 6.1 is a little too new right now. IPS 5.0(1) is the minimum software required to upgrade to 6.0(4)E1, make sure you have that. In effect, as per CCO:

"You can upgrade all 5.0 or 5.1 sensors directly to 6.0(4)."

Do download the IPS software you need a valid service contract associated with your CCO user account.

Regards

Farrukh

hi

if i have any other organization valid CCO ID , can i go ahead and download the software for some other organization

Ankur

Well it is "possible" as Cisco does not currently check this (Juniper does btw), but ethically (or should I say legally) the device you are updating should have a valid service contract. You need the "Cisco Services for IPS" for the sensor anyway (to install signature updates).

Regards

Farrukh