Introduction to fxos-mibs-fp2k.2.13.0.198.zip
This SNMP Management Information Base (MIB) package provides updated network monitoring capabilities for Cisco Firepower 2100/4100 Series appliances running FXOS 2.13.0 firmware. Released through Cisco’s standard software maintenance channel on March 12, 2025, the MIB collection enables comprehensive SNMPv3 monitoring of chassis components, security processors, and environmental sensors in Firepower 4100/9300 platforms.
Designed for network operations teams, these MIB files facilitate integration with enterprise monitoring systems like Cisco Prime Infrastructure and SolarWinds NPM. The package includes enhanced object definitions for real-time threat inspection metrics and hardware health monitoring.
Key Features and Improvements
The fxos-mibs-fp2k.2.13.0.198.zip delivers critical monitoring enhancements:
-
Expanded Threat Prevention Metrics
- Adds 15 new OIDs for tracking encrypted traffic inspection statistics
- Implements SNMP traps for Snort 3.2.1 engine resource thresholds
-
Hardware Health Monitoring
- Defines sensor objects for power supply voltage fluctuations
- Creates chassis temperature alert triggers with severity levels
-
Security Protocol Support
- Includes AES-256 encryption parameters for SNMPv3 USM
- Adds SHA-512 authentication protocol compliance
-
Compatibility Updates
- Synchronizes MIB definitions with FXOS 2.13.0 API changes
- Resolves OID conflicts with legacy Cisco MIB collections
Compatibility and Requirements
Supported Hardware | Minimum FXOS Version | SNMP Manager Requirements |
---|---|---|
Firepower 4110 | 2.13.0 | SNMPv3-compliant systems |
Firepower 4120 | 2.13.0 | SNMPv3-compliant systems |
Firepower 4140 | 2.13.0 | SNMPv3-compliant systems |
Firepower 4150 | 2.13.0 | SNMPv3-compliant systems |
Configuration Notes:
- Requires 500MB free storage for MIB compilation
- Incompatible with SNMPv2c community string authentication
- Must disable legacy MIBs when upgrading from FXOS 2.12.x
Accessing Verified MIB Packages
While fxos-mibs-fp2k.2.13.0.198.zip is available through Cisco’s Software Download portal, authorized resellers like IOSHub (https://www.ioshub.net) provide immediate access to checksum-verified packages for organizations without active service contracts.
For bulk deployment across multiple appliances, contact Cisco partners through the Commerce Workspace platform. Smart Account holders can automate MIB updates via Firepower Management Center’s centralized repository synchronization feature.
Always verify MIB file integrity using Cisco’s published SHA-256 hashes. This package aligns with Cisco FXOS Release Notes 2.13.0.198 and SNMP Configuration Guide for Firepower 4000 Series (March 2025).