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FireSIGHT/POWER vs FTD

Netmart
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Hello,

I was wondering, if it is possible to upgrade an existing FireSIGHT/POWER platform running on ASA 5545x to FirePOWER Threat Defense (FTD).

 

Current software version of FireSIGHT and FirePOWER module are 6.2.0.5.

 

Please advise.

 

Thank you.

 

 

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Marvin Rhoads
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Upgrade, no. Convert, yes.

 

An ASA appliance with ASA software and a Firepower service module is essentially running two separate operating systems - think of them as two hosts connected via the internal backplane interface.

 

An ASA appliance running FTD is a single unified operating system.

 

To move from one to the other you need to reimage the appliance - there are instructions for doing so here:

 

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/security/firepower/quick_start/reimage/asa-ftd-reimage.html

 

But there are also important distinctions and caveats to evaluate prior to making such a decision (capabilities, licensing, management model etc.). You should work with your Cisco partner or investigate these carefully first.

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