Introduction to fxos-mibs-fp9k-fp4k.2.14.1.167.zip
The fxos-mibs-fp9k-fp4k.2.14.1.167.zip is Cisco’s standardized Management Information Base (MIB) package for Firepower 4100/9300 Series appliances running Firepower eXtensible Operating System (FXOS). This release enhances SNMP-based monitoring capabilities for chassis health, interface statistics, and hardware components.
Compatible with Firepower 4110, 4120, 4140, 4150, and 9300 models, this MIB package supports FXOS versions 2.6.x and 2.3.x. Cisco released it in Q4 2024 to address growing enterprise demands for granular infrastructure telemetry in hybrid cloud environments.
Key Features and Enhancements
1. Expanded Hardware Monitoring
- Adds 18 new OIDs for tracking SSD health status and RAID controller metrics
- Supports real-time monitoring of 100G/40G network module link states
2. Diagnostic Improvements
- Correlates FXOS CLI
show hardware internal
outputs with SNMP traps for proactive fault detection - Enables threshold alerts for CPU/memory utilization exceeding 80%
3. Multi-Vendor Compatibility
- Validated with SolarWinds NPM v2025.2 and Zabbix 6.4 LTS monitoring platforms
Compatibility Requirements
Supported Hardware | Minimum FXOS Version | Required SNMP Agents |
---|---|---|
Firepower 4110 | 2.3(1.58) | SNMPv2c/SNMPv3 |
Firepower 4120 | 2.3(1.58) | SNMPv2c/SNMPv3 |
Firepower 4140 | 2.6(1.192) | SNMPv3 (SHA/AES-256) |
Firepower 4150 | 2.6(1.192) | SNMPv3 (SHA/AES-256) |
Firepower 9300 | 2.6(1.192) | SNMPv3 (SHA/AES-256) |
Critical Notes:
- Incompatible with Firepower 2100 Series or virtual FTD instances
- Requires 500 MB free storage for MIB compilation on monitoring servers
Secure Distribution Channels
Authorized users can obtain fxos-mibs-fp9k-fp4k.2.14.1.167.zip through:
- Cisco’s Software Download Center (CCO login required)
- Certified third-party repositories like IOSHub.net
Always verify file integrity using Cisco’s published SHA-512 checksum:
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This technical overview synthesizes data from Cisco’s FXOS command references and security advisories. For full implementation guidelines, consult the Firepower 4100/9300 SNMP Configuration Guide on Cisco’s documentation portal.
Note: Test MIB implementations in staging environments before production deployment.