Introduction to asav9-19-1-28.zip
The asav9-19-1-28.zip package contains the virtual appliance image for Cisco Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance (ASAv) version 9.19(1)28, designed for enterprise-grade firewall deployment across public cloud platforms and NFV infrastructures. This Q3 2025 maintenance release delivers critical security patches and platform optimizations for AWS, Azure, and VMware ESXi environments.
As Cisco’s flagship virtual firewall solution, ASAv 9.19(1)28 supports unified threat management for distributed workloads, offering stateful inspection, VPN services, and integration with Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center. The package includes VMware OVA templates and Azure Resource Manager (ARM) deployment scripts for automated provisioning.
Key Features and Improvements
Enhanced Cloud-Native Security
- Multi-cloud TLS 1.3 enforcement for management plane communications
- AWS Gateway Load Balancer (GWLB) integration for east-west traffic inspection
- Azure Availability Zone redundancy with auto-scaling API support
Performance Upgrades
- 45% throughput improvement for IPsec VPNs on 32-core instances
- Dynamic flow offloading for Firepower 3100/4200 hardware clusters
- Jumbo frame support (9216 MTU) for high-bandwidth VXLAN tunnels
Operational Enhancements
- Smart License migration tool for hybrid cloud environments
- Pre-built Ansible playbooks for zero-touch configuration
- Health monitoring alerts for certificate expiration thresholds
Compatibility and Requirements
Supported Platforms
| Platform | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Hypervisors | VMware ESXi 8.0U2+, KVM/QEMU 6.2+, Microsoft Hyper-V 2022 |
| Cloud Providers | AWS EC2 (c6i.8xlarge), Azure Dv5 VMs, Google Cloud C3 instances |
| Physical Appliances | Firepower 3100/4200 series (cluster mode only) |
Resource Allocation
- Minimum 16 vCPUs (32 recommended for IPSec offload)
- 48GB RAM baseline configuration
- 160GB thin-provisioned storage
Obtaining the Software Package
Authorized Cisco partners with active Smart Accounts can download asav9-19-1-28.zip through the Cisco Software Center. The package includes:
- VMware OVF/OVA deployment templates
- ARM/Terraform scripts for Azure/AWS provisioning
- SHA-512 checksum files for integrity validation
For verified third-party distribution, visit our certified partner portal at https://www.ioshub.net. Ensure proper Smart License activation through Cisco Smart Software Manager (SSM) prior to deployment.
Note: This version requires physical NIC passthrough configuration for optimal performance in VMware environments. Consult Cisco’s ASAv Deployment Guide for hardware-assisted cryptography implementation details.
