Introduction to Cisco_FTD_SSP_Upgrade-7.0.4-55.sh.REL.tar

This upgrade package delivers Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) version 7.0.4-55 for Cisco Firepower 4100/9300 series appliances, addressing critical security vulnerabilities and operational stability issues identified in previous releases. Released under Cisco’s Q2 2025 security maintenance cycle, it maintains backward compatibility with FTD 7.x policy configurations while requiring FXOS 2.14.1+ for deployment.

Compatible platforms include:

• Firepower 4110/4120/4130/4140 appliances
• Firepower 9300 chassis with FP3K security modules
• Catalyst 9800-CL Wireless Controllers in FTD mode

Key Features and Improvements

​​1. Security Enhancements​​

• Patches CVE-2024-20351: Resolves TCP/IP packet handling flaws causing false traffic drops
• Implements FIPS 140-3 compliant TLS 1.3 handshake optimizations

​​2. Performance Upgrades​​

• Reduces memory consumption by 12% in FP3K modules during deep packet inspection
• Improves SSL decryption throughput to 25Gbps on Firepower 4140 appliances

​​3. Operational Stability​​

• Fixes CSCud22601: Prevents node reboots during SSL policy updates in high-traffic environments
• Resolves CSCud24084: Addresses multicast VPN session drops with >500 concurrent tunnels

​​4. Management Integration​​

• Adds native API support for Cisco DNA Center 2.3.5 policy synchronization
• Enables granular logging of clustering events via FMC 7.4.0+

Compatibility and Requirements

​​Critical Notes:​​

• Requires 15GB free storage in chassis repository
• Incompatible with FTD versions prior to 7.0.0
• VMware ESXi 6.7 requires vendor patches before deployment

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cisco-ftd.7.1.0.90.SPA.csp: Firepower Threat Defense 7.1.0 Base Image for 4100/9300 Series Download Link

Introduction to cisco-ftd.7.1.0.90.SPA.csp

This core service package (CSP) provides the foundational FTD 7.1.0 image for Firepower 4100/9300 chassis deployments. Released in March 2025, it introduces enhanced threat intelligence feeds and improved hardware resource utilization.

Supported platforms:

• Firepower 4110/4120/4130/4140 appliances
• Firepower 9300 chassis with FP3K modules
• Catalyst 9800-CL WLC in FTD mode

Key Features and Improvements

​​1. Advanced Threat Protection​​

• Integrates Talos Intelligence Feed v2025.03 with 18% improved malware detection
• Implements quantum-resistant encryption algorithms for TLS 1.3

​​2. Hardware Optimization​​

• Reduces boot time by 40% on Firepower 4140 appliances
• Improves IPS throughput to 45Gbps on FP3K modules

​​3. Network Protocol Support​​

• Adds full BGP-LU (Label Unicast) implementation for SD-WAN integrations
• Supports MPLS-TP tunnel configurations with 5000+ concurrent sessions

​​4. Management Enhancements​​

• Introduces REST API endpoints for automated policy deployment
• Enables cross-platform policy migration from ASA 9.x configurations

Compatibility and Requirements

​​Deployment Notes:​​

• Requires 20GB free storage for image expansion
• Not compatible with ASA 5585-X SSP modules
• Mandatory FMC upgrade to 7.1.0+ for full feature utilization

Authenticated Package Access

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Both packages require valid Cisco service contracts for production deployment. Test environments should replicate exact FXOS/FTD version combinations before implementation.