Introduction to “Cisco_Secure_FW_Mgmt_Center_Virtual300_VMware-7.2.5-208.tar.gz” Software
This VMware deployment package provides enterprise-class firewall management capabilities for Cisco Secure Firewall 300 Series virtual appliances running on ESXi 6.7-8.0 hypervisors. Released in Q4 2024 as part of FMC 7.2.5 maintenance updates, it enables centralized policy management for Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) devices and ASA FirePOWER modules across hybrid cloud environments.
The Virtual 300 variant supports distributed deployments requiring up to 2TB storage capacity, designed for organizations managing 50+ firewall instances. Its architecture aligns with NIST SP 800-193 standards for firmware resiliency and implements FIPS 140-3 validated cryptography for government networks.
Key Features and Improvements
Security Enhancements
- Patched OpenSSL vulnerabilities affecting TLS 1.3 sessions (CVE-2024-0727)
- Hardware Security Module (HSM) integration for key management
- Enhanced certificate revocation checking via OCSP stapling
Operational Efficiency
- 35% faster policy deployment to managed FTD clusters
- Dark theme UI reduces eye strain in low-light environments
- Automated geo-location database updates
Cloud Integration
- Azure Auto-Scale support for dynamic workload adjustments
- AWS Security Group synchronization improvements
- GCP Load Balancer health probe compatibility
Critical Fixes
- Resolved SNMP trap generation failures during HA failovers
- Fixed false-positive health alerts on 40G interfaces
- Addressed configuration backup failures on encrypted volumes
Compatibility and Requirements
| Component | Supported Specifications |
|---|---|
| Hypervisor | VMware ESXi 6.7/7.0/8.0 |
| FMC Platform | FMCv300 Virtual Appliance |
| Managed Devices | FTD 7.0+, ASA 9.16+ |
| Minimum Storage | 2TB (RAID 10 recommended) |
| RAM | 64GB (ECC memory required) |
Interoperability Notes
- Requires FTD 7.0.4+ for full feature synchronization
- Incompatible with Firepower 2100 first-gen hardware
- Dependent on vSphere 7.0 Update 3+ for vMotion support
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