ASA 5520 Software & Firmware Upgrades

tbogie_gvds · ‎03-14-2009

Is there a way to update the firmware / microcode on the ASA or SSM? I am planning on upgrading the ASA version from 7.2(2) to 8.0(4) and was wondering how, if at all, the firmware was ever upgraded too. The output from 'sh module' is below.

ASA# sh module

Mod Card Type Model Serial No.

--- -------------------------------------------- ------------------ -----------

0 ASA 5520 Adaptive Security Appliance ASA5520-K8 JMX1044K1S9

1 ASA 5500 Series Security Services Module-10 ASA-SSM-10 JAF10370340

Mod MAC Address Range Hw Version Fw Version Sw Version

--- --------------------------------- ------------ ------------ ---------------

0 0018.19eb.ba7d to 0018.19eb.ba81 1.1 1.0(11)2 7.2(2)

1 000a.b89c.d12c to 000a.b89c.d12c 1.0 1.0(11)2 6.0(1)E1

Mod SSM Application Name Status SSM Application Version

--- ------------------------------ ---------------- --------------------------

1 IPS Up 6.0(1)E1

Mod Status Data Plane Status Compatibility

--- ------------------ --------------------- -------------

0 Up Sys Not Applicable

1 Up Up

ASA#

Thanks,

Timothy

andrew.prince · ‎03-14-2009

I would not recommend upgrading - search the posts for 8.0(4) - you will find alot of people have had issues.

If there is no specific reason for the upgrade i.e feature enhancments, I suggest you stay on 7.2(2)