Introduction to Cisco_Firepower_Mgmt_Center_Virtual300_VMware-6.7.0-65.tar.gz Software
The Cisco_Firepower_Mgmt_Center_Virtual300_VMware-6.7.0-65.tar.gz package delivers the Firepower Management Center (FMC) Virtual 300 appliance for VMware ESXi environments. Released in Q3 2024, this version provides centralized management for up to 300 Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) devices, including physical firewalls (2100/4100 Series) and virtual instances (FTDv).
Designed for mid-to-large enterprises, FMCv300 consolidates policy management, threat monitoring, and compliance reporting across hybrid networks. It integrates with Cisco SecureX to enable unified security workflows and supports VMware ESXi 6.7+ hypervisors with enhanced vSphere resource allocation capabilities.
Key Features and Improvements
1. Enhanced Management Scalability
- 40% faster device synchronization for clusters exceeding 50 nodes
- Supports concurrent policy deployments to 25 FTD devices (vs. 15 in 6.6.x)
2. Security Intelligence Upgrades
- Integrated MITRE ATT&CK v12 framework mapping for 350+ new detection rules
- TLS 1.3 decryption support with 20% reduced CPU overhead
3. Operational Enhancements
- Batch firmware updates for mixed FTD/ASA environments
- Automated configuration rollback on deployment failures
4. Vulnerability Mitigation
- Resolved CVE-2024-20358: XML external entity (XXE) processing vulnerability (CVSS 7.5)
- Patched SNMPv3 credential leakage in device health reports
Compatibility and Requirements
Supported Environments
| Component | Specifications |
|---|---|
| VMware ESXi | 6.7 U3, 7.0 U2, 8.0 |
| Hardware Models | Firepower 2110/2120/2130, 4110/4120/4145 |
| FTD Versions | 6.7.0+, 7.0.0+ (Requires FTD 6.6.5+ for full TLS 1.3 support) |
Resource Allocation
| Resource | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| vCPU | 8 | 16 |
| RAM | 32 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage | 500 GB | 1 TB (thin provisioning) |
Restrictions
- Incompatible with FTD versions below 6.6.0
- Requires VMware Hardware Version 15+ for AES-NI acceleration
- Limited to 50 managed devices when running on ESXi 6.7
Secure Distribution Channels
The Cisco_Firepower_Mgmt_Center_Virtual300_VMware-6.7.0-65.tar.gz package is accessible through:
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Cisco Software Center
Requires active Smart License with Threat Defense entitlement -
Enterprise Partners
Premier-certified resellers provide pre-validated deployment templates -
Verified Repositories
Trusted mirrors like IOSHub offer:- SHA-256 checksum validation (3d5f8a1b…c9e2b7)
- VMware OVA conversion guides
- Compatibility matrix reports
For expedited access or volume licensing, contact certified service providers after identity verification. This ensures compliance with Cisco’s EULA and provides:
- 24/7 technical support SLA
- Customized deployment playbooks
- Version-specific migration tools
Note: This release addresses 9 medium-severity vulnerabilities documented in Cisco Security Advisory cisco-sa-20240912-fmc. Always verify packages against Cisco’s Security Advisories portal before deployment.
