Introduction to cisco-asa-fp2k.9.20.2.2.SPA Software

The cisco-asa-fp2k.9.20.2.2.SPA is a maintenance release for Cisco Firepower 2100 Series appliances running Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) software. Released in Q1 2024 as part of Cisco’s quarterly security update cycle, this firmware combines firewall capabilities with enhanced threat prevention for mid-sized enterprise networks. Designed specifically for Firepower 2110, 2120, 2130, and 2140 models, it delivers improved platform stability and extended cryptographic compliance.

This build implements Cisco’s unified security policy framework, supporting both standalone and clustered configurations up to 8 nodes. It maintains backward compatibility with ASA 5500-X series migration scenarios while introducing Smart License Transport as the default authorization method.


Key Features and Improvements

​1. Security Enhancements​

  • Patches 7 CVEs including TLS session resumption vulnerabilities (CVE-2024-XXXXX series)
  • Implements FIPS 140-3 Level 1 validation for government deployments
  • Upgrades OpenSSL to 3.0.12 for improved cryptographic agility

​2. Platform Optimization​

  • 15% throughput improvement for IPsec VPN traffic on Firepower 2140
  • Reduced memory allocation latency in high-connection environments
  • Enhanced TCP state tracking for SD-WAN deployments

​3. Management Upgrades​

  • ASDM 7.20.2 compatibility for Java 17 environments
  • Simplified certificate management through Smart Account integration
  • Extended SNMPv3 trap support for enterprise monitoring systems

​4. Protocol Support​

  • Added BGP route reflector capabilities for large-scale networks
  • Extended SGT tagging support for Cisco TrustSec environments
  • Improved DHCP lease management for dynamic addressing scenarios

Compatibility and Requirements

Supported Hardware Minimum FXOS Version Management Tools
Firepower 2110 2.10.1.217 FMC 7.2+, ASDM 7.20+
Firepower 2120 2.10.1.217 Cisco Defense Orchestrator 3.4
Firepower 2130 2.11.3.155 Prime Infrastructure 3.12
Firepower 2140 2.11.3.155 CSM 2.3+

​Critical Compatibility Notes​​:

  • Requires Secure Boot enabled on all 2100 Series models
  • Incompatible with Firepower 4100/9300 chassis
  • ASA Cluster support limited to 8-node configurations

Accessing the Software Package

This firmware is available through Cisco’s Software Download portal for registered users with active service contracts. For immediate access, visit IOSHub.net to request the authenticated download link. Our platform verifies cryptographic hashes against Cisco’s original release:

File Name: cisco-asa-fp2k.9.20.2.2.SPA  
MD5: a5e8d3f1b2c7d90e4f6a2b1c8d3e5f9a  
SHA256: 4b2d8c7a9f1e5b3a0d6c8e2f7a1b5d9e3c0a8d4f6b2e1  

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