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Cisco PIX Device Manager Installation Guide
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Chapter 1 Overview
PIX Firewall System Requirements
PIX Firewall System Requirements
PDM Version 3.0 requires PIX Firewall software Version 6.3.
PDM has the following system requirements:
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PDM Version 3.0 is available on all PIX 501, PIX 506/506E, PIX 515/515E, PIX 520, PIX 525, and
PIX 535 platforms running PIX Firewall software Version 6.3.
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PDM works with any configuration, whether created with the PIX Firewall command-line interface
(CLI), Cisco Secure Policy Manager (CSPM) or Management Center for PIX Firewall (PIXMC).
However, subsequent configuration changes using CSPM or PIXMC overwrites the PDM
configuration.
Caution
If you are using CSPM or PIXMC, use PDM for monitoring only. All changes made using PDM will be
overwritten the next time CSPM or PIXMC synchronizes with the PIX Firewall.
For more information on earlier versions of PDM, see the appropriate installation guide at:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/sw/netmgtsw/ps2032/products_installation_guides_books_list.h
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This section includes the following topics:
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PIX Firewall System Interoperability with PDM, page 4
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Flash Memory Requirements, page 5
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Maximum Configuration File Size, page 5
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Software Requirements, page 6
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Upgrading to a New Software Release, page 6
PIX Firewall System Interoperability with PDM
Table 1-1
lists the PIX Firewall System requirements for PDM Version 3.0.
The PIX Firewall system ships with PIX Firewall software Version 6.3, which includes a pre-installed
DES activation key. If your PIX Firewall is not enabled for DES, 3DES, or AES, and you are a registered
Cisco user, you can receive a DES, 3DES, or AES activation key by completing the form at the following
URL:
http://www.cisco.com/cgi-bin/Software/FormManager/formgenerator.pl?pid=221&fid=324.
To
become a registered Cisco user, go to
http://tools.cisco.com/RPF/register/register.do
Table 1-1
PIX Firewall System Requirements for PDM Version 3.0
Type
Description
Hardware
Platform
PIX 501, 506/506(E), 515/515(E), 520, 525, or 535
Random access memory
16MB
Flash Memory
See
Table 1-2
Software
PIX Firewall operating system
Version 6.3
Encryption
DES, 3DES, or AES-enabled
