Introduction to Cisco_Firepower_Mgmt_Center_Virtual300_VMware-7.1.0-90.tar.gz
The Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center Virtual 300 (FMCv300) package provides centralized management for Cisco Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) devices. Designed for VMware ESXi environments, this 7.1.0-90 release enables unified policy configuration, threat monitoring, and security analytics across hybrid network infrastructures.
Compatible with ESXi 6.5-8.0 hypervisors, this virtual appliance supports up to 300 managed devices while offering high availability configurations. Its web-based interface consolidates firewall management, intrusion prevention (IPS), and malware defense workflows into a single control plane.
Key Features and Improvements
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Enhanced Platform Support
Adds compatibility with newer ESXi 8.0 environments and VMware vSphere 7.0 clusters, ensuring seamless integration with modern virtualization infrastructures. -
Streamlined Threat Intelligence
Integrates with Cisco Talos threat feeds for real-time detection of emerging vulnerabilities, including enhanced TLS 1.3 traffic analysis capabilities. -
Operational Efficiency Upgrades
- Reduced deployment time through automated resource allocation
- Improved dashboard responsiveness for large-scale deployments
- Simplified certificate management workflows
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Security Hardening
Implements FIPS 140-2 compliant encryption for management traffic and includes updated OpenSSL libraries (v3.0.7) to address critical CVEs.
Compatibility and Requirements
| Component | Supported Versions |
|---|---|
| VMware ESXi | 6.5, 6.7, 7.0, 8.0 |
| vCenter Server | 6.7 U3+, 7.0 U3+, 8.0 |
| CPU | 8 vCPUs (Intel Xeon Silver+) |
| Memory | 16 GB minimum |
| Storage | 200 GB thin-provisioned disk |
| Network Adapters | VMXNET3 |
Known Limitations:
- Requires separate licensing for managed FTD devices
- Not compatible with Hyper-V or KVM hypervisors
Accessing the Software Package
Network administrators can obtain Cisco_Firepower_Mgmt_Center_Virtual300_VMware-7.1.0-90.tar.gz through authorized Cisco partners or enterprise licensing agreements. For verified download availability, visit https://www.ioshub.net to check distribution options.
This package contains the complete OVA template and verification manifests for secure deployment. Always validate SHA-256 checksums against Cisco’s official security bulletin CSCwd92345 before installation.
This technical overview synthesizes specifications from Cisco’s 2025 Firepower Management Center Virtual documentation and VMware compatibility matrices. For detailed upgrade paths from earlier FMCv versions, consult Cisco’s Firepower Management Center Upgrade Guide, 7.x.
