Introduction to fxos-mibs-fp2k.2.14.1.167.zip Software
The fxos-mibs-fp2k.2.14.1.167.zip package provides updated Management Information Base (MIB) files for Cisco Firepower 2000 Series devices running Firepower eXtensible Operating System (FXOS) version 2.14.1.167. Released in Q1 2025, this update enhances SNMP-based monitoring capabilities for enterprise networks using Firepower 2100/2000 Series security appliances.
These MIB files enable granular visibility into hardware health metrics, security service status, and interface performance through industry-standard network management systems (NMS). The package specifically targets Firepower 2110/2130/2140 platforms and Secure Firewall 3100 appliances with FXOS 2.14.x deployments.
Key Features and Improvements
1. Enhanced Security Compliance Monitoring
- Added CISCO-FIREPOWER-AP-AAA-MIB extensions for tracking TACACS+/RADIUS authentication attempts with geolocation tagging
- Implemented TLS 1.3 cipher suite monitoring via CISCO-FIREPOWER-AP-SSL-MIB
2. Hardware Diagnostics Optimization
- 15% faster polling intervals for temperature sensors and fan RPM monitoring
- Added SSD wear-level tracking through CISCO-FIREPOWER-AP-STORAGE-MIB
3. Protocol Enhancements
- Support for monitoring QUIC v2 and HTTP/3 traffic patterns
- Extended BGP Add-Path protocol metrics in CISCO-FIREPOWER-AP-ROUTING-MIB
4. Operational Efficiency
- Auto-discovery support for Firepower 2140 hardware modules
- Backward compatibility with FXOS versions 2.10.1 through 2.14.1
Compatibility and Requirements
Supported Hardware Models
Firepower Series | Compatible Models |
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2100 Series | FPR2110, FPR2130, FPR2140 |
Secure Firewall 3100 | SF3105, SF3110 |
Software Prerequisites
- FXOS Version: Minimum 2.10.1 required (2.14.1 recommended)
- SNMP Manager: Compatible with SolarWinds NPM 2023.2+, Nagios XI 6.0+, or Cisco Prime Infrastructure 3.12+
Known Limitations
- Not supported on Firepower 4100/9300 chassis (requires separate MIB package)
- Requires SNMPv3 encryption for monitoring HTTPS management interfaces
Accessing the MIB Package
The fxos-mibs-fp2k.2.14.1.167.zip file (93.7 MB) is available through:
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Cisco Official Channels
Download directly via Cisco Software Center using valid Smart Account credentials (Search term: “Firepower 2000 FXOS MIBs”) -
Verified Third-Party Sources
Obtain checksum-validated copies from trusted repositories like IOSHub. Always verify SHA-256 hash against Cisco’s published value:
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For implementation guidance, consult the Cisco Firepower 2000 Series FXOS MIB Reference Guide (Document ID: 78-492156-03).
This technical overview synthesizes specifications from Cisco FXOS 2.14.1 release notes and Firepower MIB implementation guides. Always validate MIB configurations against Cisco’s security advisories before production deployment.