Table Of Contents
Overview
Introduction
Switch/Router System Requirements
FWSM Requirements
Browser Requirements
PC/Workstation Requirements
Supported Platforms
Earlier PDM Versions and Dependencies
Upgrading Earlier Software
Overview
This chapter describes hardware and software requirements for using PDM Version 4.1, and includes the following sections:
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Introduction
•Switch/Router System Requirements
•FWSM Requirements
•Browser Requirements
•PC/Workstation Requirements
Introduction
PDM Version 4.1 for FWSM is a graphical user interface (GUI) software for configuring and monitoring your Cisco Firewall Services Module (FWSM) for the Cisco Catalyst 6500 switches and Cisco 7600 routers. For more information, see the FWSM technical documentation at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/modules/ps2706/ps4452/tsd_products_support_model_home.html
You can also see the FWSM FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions on Cisco.com:
http://www.cisco.com/warp/public/707/fwsm-faq.pdf
Note PDM Version 4.1 is a single image that supports FWSM 2.3 and 2.2. It does not support FWSM 1.1 or PIX OS.
PDM is designed to assist you in managing your network security. For example, PDM provides the following:
•Works on most popular operating systems and web browsers. The PDM applet downloads to your workstation when you point your browser at the firewall.
•Helps configure your firewall using visual tools such as task-oriented selections and drop-down menus, including a Startup Wizard.
•Speeds up configuration by composing complex command-line interface (CLI) commands and sending them to the firewall. You need not know how to use CLI commands.
•For a failover scenario, PDM configures both the active and standby firewalls.
•Allows full administrative access or enforces read-only and monitor-only mode.
•Reduces troubleshooting time by warning of potential configuration errors before they are sent to the firewall.
Switch/Router System Requirements
The switch and router models that support the FWSM are:
•Catalyst 6500 series switches, with the following required components:
–Supervisor engine with Cisco IOS software (known as supervisor IOS) or Catalyst operating system (OS)
–Multilayer Switch Feature Card (MSFC 2) with Cisco IOS software
•Cisco 7600 series routers, with the following required components:
–Supervisor engine with Cisco IOS software
–MSFC 2 with Cisco IOS software
For more information, see the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch and Cisco 7600 Series Router Firewall Services Module Configuration Guide, Release 2.3 for supported supervisor engine and software versions and the supported Cisco IOS software versions:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/modules/ps2706/ps4452/tsd_products_support_model_home.html
Note The FWSM does not support a direct connection to a switch WAN port, because WAN ports do not use static virtual local area networks (VLANs). However, the WAN port can connect to the MSFC, which can also connect to the FWSM.
For more information on switch or router requirements for FWSM, go to the following website: http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/modules/ps2706/ps4452/tsd_products_support_model_home.html
FWSM Requirements
The FWSM must run software release 2.3 or 2.2 and meet all of the following browser requirements to run PDM Version 4.1.
•Minimum Software Versions Verify that your firewall meets the requirements listed in the Release Notes for the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch and Cisco 7600 Series Router Firewall Services Module Software Release 2.3. You must have software release 2.3 or 2.2 installed on FWSM before using PDM Version 4.1. For more information, see the Important Notes and Earlier PDM Versions and Dependencies sections in this guide.
•Upgrading Software When you install a new version of PDM, close all browser sessions before launching PDM. For information on upgrading your FWSM, see the following websites:
–http://www.cisco.com/cisco/software/navigator.html
–http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/modules/ps2706/ps4452/tsd_products_support_model_home.html
Browser Requirements
The following are required to access one or more firewalls through PDM:
•Java Virtual Machine (JVM) PDM 4.1 supports native JVM on Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0, Java Plug-in 1.4.2 or Java Plug-in 5.0. See "Supported Platforms".
•HTTP 1.1 For Microsoft Internet Explorer, be sure to use HTTP 1.1 for both proxy and non-proxy connections. This can be changed in Tools > Internet Options > Advanced tab. Scroll down to the "HTTP 1.1 settings" section.
PC/Workstation Requirements
PDM has different requirements depending on the platform from which it is accessed. PDM is not supported for use on computers equipped with the Macintosh OS, or other versions of the Windows operating systems.
This section includes the following topics:
•Supported Platforms
•Supported Platforms
Supported Platforms
Table 1-1 lists the supported and recommended platforms for PDM Version 4.1.
Note The Japanese version of Windows (JOS) is supported in the PDM Version 4.1 release.
Table 1-1 Supported and Recommended Platforms for PDM Version 4.1
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Operating System
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Browser
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Hardware
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Windows
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Windows 2000 (Service Pack 3) or Windows XP operating systems.
PDM is not supported on Windows 3.1, 95, 98, ME or Windows NT 4.
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Internet Explorer 6.0 with native JVM (VM 3809 or higher)
Internet Explorer 6.0 with Java Plug-in 1.4.2 or 5.0
Netscape 7.1 with Java Plug-in 1.4.2 or 5.0
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Any Pentium III or Pentium-compatible processor running at 450 MHz or higher.
At least 256 MB of random-access memory (RAM). We recommend 192 MB or more.
A 1024 x 768 pixel display and at least High Color (16-bit)
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SUN Solaris
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Sun Solaris 8 or 9
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Mozilla 1.7.3 with Java Plug-in 1.4.2
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SPARC microprocessor.
At least 256 MB of random-access memory (RAM).
A 1024 x 768 pixel display and at least 256 colors. High Color (16-bit) recommended.
At least 256 MB of random-access memory (RAM).
A 1024 x 768 pixel display and at least 256 colors. High Color (16-bit) recommended.
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Linux
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Red Hat Linux 9 or Red Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 3
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Supported browser: Mozilla 1.7.3 with Java Plug-in 1.4.2
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At least 128 MB of random-access memory (RAM). 256 MB recommended.
A 1024 x 768 pixel display with at least 256 colors. High Color (16-bit) recommended.
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Note When using Netscape on some Linux platforms, if you select an item under the Properties tab or the Monitoring tab, the entire PDM window shifts a few pixels to the left and up. This movement happens when you select a panel with a text box or a combo box in it.
Earlier PDM Versions and Dependencies
Table 1-2 List of Earlier PDM Versions and Dependencies
PDM Version
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PIX Firewall
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FWSM
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PDM Version 1.0*
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6.0
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Not Supported
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PDM Version 1.1
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6.0, 6.1
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Not Supported
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PDM Version 2.0*
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6.2
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Not Supported
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PDM Version 2.1
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6.2
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1.1
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PDM Version 3.0
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6.3
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Not Supported
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PDM Version 4.0
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Not Supported
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2.2
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PDM Version 4.1
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Not Supported
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2.3 and 2.2
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Upgrading Earlier Software
For information about upgrading your Cisco PDM or FWSM software, see the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch and Cisco 7600 Series Router Firewall Services Module Configuration Guide, Release 2.3 at the following URL:
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/hw/modules/ps2706/ps4452/tsd_products_support_model_home.html
You can also see the FWSM software download page for more information:
http://www.cisco.com/cisco/software/navigator.html
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