Introduction to Cisco_Secure_FW_Mgmt_Center_Virtual300_VMware-7.3.0-69.tar.gz
Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center Virtual 300 (FMCv300) 7.3.0-69 is Cisco’s enterprise-grade security management solution designed for VMware ESXi environments. Released on September 7, 2023, this virtual appliance centralizes control of up to 300 Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) devices across hybrid networks. The .tar.gz package contains preconfigured components for deploying FMCv300 on ESXi 6.5-8.0 hypervisors with enhanced resource allocation capabilities.
The software enables unified policy management for next-gen firewalls, intrusion prevention systems, and advanced malware protection through a single console. It specifically targets large-scale deployments requiring centralized monitoring of distributed security appliances across data centers and cloud environments.
Key Features and Improvements
1. Enhanced Scalability
- Supports management of 300+ FTD/ASA devices in clustered configurations
- Introduced dynamic resource rebalancing for asymmetric traffic patterns
- 40% faster policy deployment through optimized REST API endpoints
2. Platform Upgrades
- Added KVM hypervisor support alongside existing VMware compatibility
- New 2-port 100G network module support for Firepower 4100 series
- Automatic certificate bundle updates during maintenance windows
3. Security Enhancements
- TLS 1.3 support for management plane communications
- Hardware bypass (“fail-to-wire”) compatibility for Secure Firewall 3100 series
- Integrated threat intelligence feeds from Cisco Talos with 2-hour update cycles
Compatibility and Requirements
| Category | Supported Specifications |
|---|---|
| VMware Versions | ESXi 6.5 U3, 6.7 U3, 7.0 U3, 8.0 Base |
| Minimum Resources | 64GB RAM, 16 vCPUs, 1TB Storage |
| Managed Devices | FTD 6.2.3+, ASA 9.12+, Firepower 4100/9300 |
| Unsupported Features | ASA 9.8.x policy migration FTDv versions below 6.4 |
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