The upgrade process mayĪppear inactive during prechecks this is expected. Use the following procedure to upgrade ASA FirePOWER modules managed by ASDM.ĭo not make configuration changes, manually reboot, or shut down an Upgrade an ASA FirePOWER Module with ASDM Interruption will have the least impact on your deployment. Recommend performing these tasks in a maintenance window or at a time when any Upgrade the device software, operating system, or virtual hostingĭeploy configuration changes (Snort process restarts).ĭevice type, high availability/scalibility configurations, and interfaceĬonfigurations determine the nature of the interruptions. Interruptions in traffic flow and inspection can occur when you: Upgrade an ASA FirePOWER Module with FMC.Upgrade the Firepower Management Center.Upgrade an ASA FirePOWER Module with ASDM.Upgrade in a standalone, failover, or clustering scenario. Refer to Upgrade the ASA to determine when you should perform the FirePOWER This document describes how to upgrade the ASA FirePOWER module using ASDM or the management center, depending on your management choice.