Introduction to Cisco_Firepower_Mgmt_Center_Virtual300_VMware-6.7.0-65.tar.gz Software
This VMware-specific installation package contains Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center (FMC) Virtual 300 version 6.7.0-65, designed for enterprise-class network security management in virtualized environments. Released in Q3 2024 as part of Cisco’s quarterly security updates, this virtual appliance enables centralized control of Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) devices across hybrid infrastructure.
The FMCv300 model supports management of up to 300 security devices simultaneously, making it ideal for large-scale deployments requiring:
- Unified policy enforcement
- Cross-platform threat correlation
- Automated compliance monitoring
- Integrated intrusion prevention system (IPS) management
Compatible with VMware ESXi 6.7+/7.0+/8.0+, this package utilizes OVA templates for streamlined deployment in vSphere environments.
Key Features and Improvements
Enhanced Virtualization Capabilities
- vSphere 8.0U2 compatibility enhancements
- Resource allocation optimization for DRS clusters
- NVMe datastore performance improvements
Security Management Upgrades
- TLS 1.3 inspection performance boost (35% faster handshake processing)
- Automated policy migration from FMCv250 appliances
- Integrated Cisco Talos threat intelligence feeds
Operational Efficiency
- REST API expansion for bulk device onboarding
- Multi-instance support for Azure/AWS cloud environments
- Reduced memory footprint (28GB baseline requirement)
Compatibility and Requirements
| Component | Supported Versions | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| VMware Hypervisors | ESXi 6.7 U3+, 7.0 U2+, 8.0+ | Requires HW version 15+ |
| vCenter Server | 7.0 U3d+, 8.0 U1+ | Enhanced Linked Mode supported |
| CPU Architecture | Intel Skylake+/AMD EPYC 2+ | AVX2 instruction set mandatory |
| Storage Configuration | Thin-provisioned NVMe/SSD | 500GB+ recommended for threat logs |
| Network Adapters | VMXNET3, SR-IOV enabled | 10Gbps vNIC recommended |
| Security Ecosystem | FTD 6.7+, ASA 9.16+, ISE 3.2+ | Requires TLS 1.2 for API communication |
Known constraints include:
- Incompatibility with legacy VMFS5 datastores
- Limited support for USB security tokens
- vSAN configurations require dedicated storage policy
Enterprise Security Management Solution
This FMCv300 package addresses 18 CVEs identified in previous versions, including critical vulnerabilities in cluster synchronization protocols. System administrators should verify the SHA-384 checksum (9A3F1B…D82E) before deployment to ensure package integrity.
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