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Checking the Firewall Version

Sometimes, it is necessary to know the exact model of the Cisco ASA/ASAv device and its software version. For example, when downloading the VPN configuration file from Amazon, the following information is required: vendor, platform, and software version of the firewall device.

Check model and version in Cisco ASDM-IDM

  1. Verify login logged in to your firewall.
  2. In the menu bar of the running Cisco ASDM-IDM, select Help > About Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA).
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  3. In the pop-up window, look for the following information:
    • Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software Version: Lists the software version of the firewall. For example: 9.8(2)24.
    • Device Manager Version: Lists the software version of the Cisco ASDM-IDM interface. For example: 7.8(2).
    • Model Id: Lists the device model. For example: ASAv5.
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Check model and version in the CLI

  1. Verify login logged in to your firewall.
  2. In the Cisco CLI, run the following command:
    show version
  3. In the command response, look for the following information:
    • Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance Software Version: Lists the software version of the firewall. For example: 9.8(2)24.
    • Device Manager Version: Lists the software version of the Cisco ASDM-IDM interface. For example: 7.8(2).
    • Model Id: Lists the device model. For example: ASAv5.
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