Overview
Check your software version and reimage if necessary, obtain your licenses, and make sure you can connect.
The Secure Firewall 4200 is a high-end firewall designed to meet the security requirements of large enterprises, datacenters, and service providers. It provides superior threat defense within a compact 1 RU form factor. Key features and benefits include:
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Cryptographic acceleration architecture preserves performance with SSL and VPN decryption
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Space saving 1 RU form factor
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16-node cluster
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2 interface module bays for additional interface support, up to 400G interfaces and fail-to-wire network modules
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2 SSDs for event storage and malware analysis
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Resilience with dual management interfaces
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SD-WAN capable with simplified site-to-site communication using on-demand tunnels and dynamic application path selection across multiple WAN interfaces
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AI/ML-powered to detect anomalies, remediate threats, and optimize the policy for peak performance with Cisco's native AI/ML solution.
Install the firewall at a branch office and manage it on the outside interface using the Security Cloud Control (formerly Cisco Defense Orchestrator).
Outside management is not supported with clustering or multi-instance mode. In this case, use the Management interface for Security Cloud Control access.
This guide specifically covers outside management, but you can refer to Cisco Security Cloud Control: Cloud-Delivered Firewall Management Center for Firewall Threat Defense for management using the Management interface.
Power on the firewall
How to power on the Secure Firewall 4200 and confirm it started successfully by checking the front-panel LEDs for power and system status.
Which application is installed: Firewall Threat Defense or ASA?
Learn how to determine whether your Secure Firewall 4200 is running Firewall Threat Defense or ASA by connecting to the console port and identifying the CLI prompt.
Access the Firewall Threat Defense CLI
How to access the Firewall Threat Defense CLI on the Secure Firewall 4200 for setup or troubleshooting, including logging into FXOS and switching to the FTD CLI when needed.
Check the version and reimage
Learn how to check the current Firewall Threat Defense software version and decide whether to reimage the Secure Firewall 4200 to your target release before you begin configuration.
Obtain licenses
Learn how to obtain Secure Firewall 4200 licenses in Cisco Smart Software Manager and Cisco Commerce Workspace, including identifying required license types and the license PIDs used to order additional entitlements.
(If Needed) Power off the firewall
How to safely power off the Secure Firewall 4200 to avoid file system damage, using either the FXOS CLI shutdown command or the Firewall Management Center shutdown workflow.