System Requirements [Cisco PIX Device Manager]

Table Of Contents

System Requirements

Introduction

PDM Requirements

PIX Firewall Requirements

Browser Requirements

PC/Workstation Requirements

Windows Requirements

SUN Solaris Requirements

Linux Requirements

System Requirements

This chapter describes the system requirements for Cisco PIX Device Manager (PDM) version 2.0.

Note In this guide, the term "PIX Firewall" refers to all models running Cisco PIX Firewall software version 6.2, unless specifically noted.

This chapter includes the following sections:

•Introduction

•PDM Requirements

•PIX Firewall Requirements

•Browser Requirements

•PC/Workstation Requirements

Introduction

Cisco PIX Device Manager (PDM) is a single-device graphical user interface (GUI) that can manage your Cisco PIX Firewall. Additionally, PDM is a signed Java applet that uses certificates and Secure Hypertext Transfer Protocol (enter as "https" in your browser) to securely transmit all information between PDM and the PIX Firewall.

PDM performs the following functions:

•Enables you to configure your PIX Firewall without using the PIX Firewall command-line interface (CLI).

•Provides useful configuration wizards, such as the Startup Wizard and VPN Wizard, to guide you step-by-step through configuration tasks.

•Enables you to monitor your PIX Firewall with real-time graphs and data, including connection, IDS, and throughput information. (You can also view up to five days of historical data.)

•Monitors and configures PIX Firewall units individually, but you can point your browser to different PIX Firewall units and administer them from a single workstation.

PDM Requirements

PDM has the following system requirements:

•PDM version 2.0 is available on all PIX 501, PIX 506/506E, PIX 515/515E, PIX 520, PIX 525, and PIX 535 platforms that are running PIX Firewall software version 6.2. PDM version 2.0 requires PIX Firewall software version 6.2. If you are using PIX Firewall software version 6.0 or 6.1, use PDM version 1.1. For instructions on installing PDM version 1.1, please refer to the Cisco PIX Device Manager Installation Guide, Version 1.1, at the following website:

http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/iaabu/pix/pix_61/pdm_ig/index.htm

•PDM works with any configuration, whether created with the PIX Firewall command-line interface (CLI) or Cisco Secure Policy Manager (Cisco Secure PM). However, subsequent configuration changes using Cisco Secure PM overwrite the PDM configuration. Changes made using the PIX Firewall CLI modify the PDM configuration, but do not replace it.

Caution If you are using Cisco Secure PM, use PDM for monitoring only. All changes that were made using PDM will be overwritten the next time Cisco Secure PM synchronizes with the PIX Firewall.

•The optimal configuration file size to use with PDM is less than 100 KB, which is approximately 1500 lines. PIX Firewall configuration files over 100 KB may interfere with the performance of PDM on your workstation. You can determine the size of your configuration file by entering the show flashfs command at a PIX CLI prompt. Then, look for a line in the output which begins with "file 1." The number labeled "length" on the same line is the configuration file size in bytes.

For example:
pixfirewall(config)# show flashfs
flash file system:  version:2  magic:0x12345679
  file 0: origin:       0 length:1511480
  file 1: origin: 2883584 length:1639
  file 2: origin:       0 length:0
  file 3: origin: 3014656 length:4311804
  file 4: origin: 8257536 length:280
Note The PIX Firewall platforms do not have the same configuration file size limitations as PDM. Most PIX Firewall platforms support up to 1 MB, though the PIX 525 and PIX 535 support even larger configurations (up to 2 MB).

PIX Firewall Requirements

Caution The PIX Firewall must have PIX Firewall software version 6.2 installed and running for PDM version 2.0 to run. PDM version 2.0 does not run with earlier PIX Firewall software versions.

If you are using a PIX Firewall that is already running PIX Firewall software version 6.2, then you have met the requirements to run PDM as discussed in "PIX Firewall Requirements"and can continue to the "Browser Requirements" section. For example, PIX Firewall units that contain PIX Firewall software version 6.2 ship with a pre-installed DES activation key.

Otherwise, a PIX Firewall unit must meet the following requirements to successfully install and run PDM:

•You must have an activation key that enables Data Encryption Standard (DES) or the more secure Triple DES (3DES). PDM requires a DES or 3DES activation key for its Secure Socket Layer (SSL) connection.

If your PIX Firewall is not enabled for DES, you can have a new activation key sent to you by completing the form at the following website:

http://www.cisco.com/pcgi-bin/Software/FormManager/formgenerator.pl?pid=221&fid=324

•Verify that your PIX Firewall meets all PIX Firewall software version 6.2 requirements listed in the Cisco PIX Firewall Release Notes Version 6.2. You must have version 6.2 installed on the PIX Firewall unit before using PDM version 2.0. You can download version 6.2 and the PDM software from the following website:

http://www.cisco.com/pcgi-bin/tablebuild.pl/pix

•You must have at least 8 MB of Flash memory on the PIX Firewall unit to run PDM.

Browser Requirements

The following are required to access a PIX Firewall unit through PDM:

•A JavaScript and Java enabled browser. If these are not enabled in the browser, PDM guides you through how to enable them. PDM uses the native Java Virtual Machine (JVM) in your browser. It does not use the Java browser plug-in. (However, if you have the Java plug-in, it can remain installed with your browser, but it cannot be your default JVM. If you have the Java plug-in and cannot run PDM, refer to the troubleshooting matrix in "Troubleshooting.")

•If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer, be sure to use JDK version 1.1.4. To check which version you have, launch PDM. In the main PDM menu, click Help>About Cisco PIX Device Manager. When the About PDM information window appears, it displays your browser specifications in a table, including your JDK version. If you have an older JDK version, you can get the latest JVM from Microsoft by downloading the product called Virtual Machine.

PC/Workstation Requirements

PDM requirements depend on the platform from which you run it.

PDM is not supported on Macintosh, Windows 3.1, or Windows 95 operating systems.

This section includes the following topics:

•Windows Requirements

•SUN Solaris Requirements

•Linux Requirements

Windows Requirements

PDM is not supported on Windows 3.1 or Windows 95.

The following are required to run PDM with Windows:

•Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98, Windows ME, or Windows XP operating system.

•Supported browsers: Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.5, 6.0 or higher and Netscape Communicator 4.5x or 4.7x. PDM does not support Netscape 6.x. We recommend Internet Explorer as PDM loads faster into this browser on this operating system.

•Any Pentium or Pentium-compatible processor running at 350 MHz or higher.

•At least 128 MB of random-access memory (RAM). We recommend 192 MB or more.

•An 800 x 600 pixel display with at least 256 colors. We recommend a 1024 x 768 pixel display and at least High Color (16-bit) colors.

Note The use of virus checking software may dramatically increase the time required for PDM to start. This is especially true for Netscape Communicator on any Windows platform and Windows 2000 with any browser.

SUN Solaris Requirements

The following are required to run PDM with Sun SPARC:

•Sun Solaris 2.6 or later running CDE or OpenWindows window manager.

•SPARC microprocessor.

•Supported browsers: Netscape Communicator 4.5x or 4.7x. PDM does not support Netscape 6.x.

•At least 128 MB of random-access memory (RAM).

•An 800 x 600 pixel display with at least 256 colors. We recommend a 1024 x 768 pixel display and at least High Color (16-bit) colors.

Note PDM does not support Solaris on IBM PCs.

Linux Requirements

The following are required to run PDM with Linux:

•Red Hat Linux 7.0, 7.1, or 7.2 running the GNOME or KDE 2.0 desktop environment.

•Supported browser: Netscape Communicator 4.7x. PDM does not support Netscape 6.x.

•At least 64 MB of random-access memory (RAM).

•An 800 x 600 pixel display with at least 256 colors. We recommend a 1024 x 768 pixel display and at least 16-bit colors.


	System Requirements
	Download this chapter System Requirements Feedback Table Of Contents System Requirements Introduction PDM Requirements PIX Firewall Requirements Browser Requirements PC/Workstation Requirements Windows Requirements SUN Solaris Requirements Linux Requirements System Requirements This chapter describes the system requirements for Cisco PIX Device Manager (PDM) version 2.0. Note In this guide, the term "PIX Firewall" refers to all models running Cisco PIX Firewall software version 6.2, unless specifically noted. This chapter includes the following sections: •Introduction •PDM Requirements •PIX Firewall Requirements •Browser Requirements •PC/Workstation Requirements Introduction Cisco PIX Device Manager (PDM) is a single-device graphical user interface (GUI) that can manage your Cisco PIX Firewall. Additionally, PDM is a signed Java applet that uses certificates and Secure Hypertext Transfer Protocol (enter as "https" in your browser) to securely transmit all information between PDM and the PIX Firewall. PDM performs the following functions: •Enables you to configure your PIX Firewall without using the PIX Firewall command-line interface (CLI). •Provides useful configuration wizards, such as the Startup Wizard and VPN Wizard, to guide you step-by-step through configuration tasks. •Enables you to monitor your PIX Firewall with real-time graphs and data, including connection, IDS, and throughput information. (You can also view up to five days of historical data.) •Monitors and configures PIX Firewall units individually, but you can point your browser to different PIX Firewall units and administer them from a single workstation. PDM Requirements PDM has the following system requirements: •PDM version 2.0 is available on all PIX 501, PIX 506/506E, PIX 515/515E, PIX 520, PIX 525, and PIX 535 platforms that are running PIX Firewall software version 6.2. PDM version 2.0 requires PIX Firewall software version 6.2. If you are using PIX Firewall software version 6.0 or 6.1, use PDM version 1.1. For instructions on installing PDM version 1.1, please refer to the Cisco PIX Device Manager Installation Guide, Version 1.1, at the following website: http://www.cisco.com/univercd/cc/td/doc/product/iaabu/pix/pix_61/pdm_ig/index.htm •PDM works with any configuration, whether created with the PIX Firewall command-line interface (CLI) or Cisco Secure Policy Manager (Cisco Secure PM). However, subsequent configuration changes using Cisco Secure PM overwrite the PDM configuration. Changes made using the PIX Firewall CLI modify the PDM configuration, but do not replace it. Caution If you are using Cisco Secure PM, use PDM for monitoring only. All changes that were made using PDM will be overwritten the next time Cisco Secure PM synchronizes with the PIX Firewall. •The optimal configuration file size to use with PDM is less than 100 KB, which is approximately 1500 lines. PIX Firewall configuration files over 100 KB may interfere with the performance of PDM on your workstation. You can determine the size of your configuration file by entering the show flashfs command at a PIX CLI prompt. Then, look for a line in the output which begins with "file 1." The number labeled "length" on the same line is the configuration file size in bytes. For example: pixfirewall(config)# show flashfs flash file system: version:2 magic:0x12345679 file 0: origin: 0 length:1511480 file 1: origin: 2883584 length:1639 file 2: origin: 0 length:0 file 3: origin: 3014656 length:4311804 file 4: origin: 8257536 length:280 Note The PIX Firewall platforms do not have the same configuration file size limitations as PDM. Most PIX Firewall platforms support up to 1 MB, though the PIX 525 and PIX 535 support even larger configurations (up to 2 MB). PIX Firewall Requirements Caution The PIX Firewall must have PIX Firewall software version 6.2 installed and running for PDM version 2.0 to run. PDM version 2.0 does not run with earlier PIX Firewall software versions. If you are using a PIX Firewall that is already running PIX Firewall software version 6.2, then you have met the requirements to run PDM as discussed in "PIX Firewall Requirements"and can continue to the "Browser Requirements" section. For example, PIX Firewall units that contain PIX Firewall software version 6.2 ship with a pre-installed DES activation key. Otherwise, a PIX Firewall unit must meet the following requirements to successfully install and run PDM: •You must have an activation key that enables Data Encryption Standard (DES) or the more secure Triple DES (3DES). PDM requires a DES or 3DES activation key for its Secure Socket Layer (SSL) connection. If your PIX Firewall is not enabled for DES, you can have a new activation key sent to you by completing the form at the following website: http://www.cisco.com/pcgi-bin/Software/FormManager/formgenerator.pl?pid=221&fid=324 •Verify that your PIX Firewall meets all PIX Firewall software version 6.2 requirements listed in the Cisco PIX Firewall Release Notes Version 6.2. You must have version 6.2 installed on the PIX Firewall unit before using PDM version 2.0. You can download version 6.2 and the PDM software from the following website: http://www.cisco.com/pcgi-bin/tablebuild.pl/pix •You must have at least 8 MB of Flash memory on the PIX Firewall unit to run PDM. Browser Requirements The following are required to access a PIX Firewall unit through PDM: •A JavaScript and Java enabled browser. If these are not enabled in the browser, PDM guides you through how to enable them. PDM uses the native Java Virtual Machine (JVM) in your browser. It does not use the Java browser plug-in. (However, if you have the Java plug-in, it can remain installed with your browser, but it cannot be your default JVM. If you have the Java plug-in and cannot run PDM, refer to the troubleshooting matrix in "Troubleshooting.") •If you are using Microsoft Internet Explorer, be sure to use JDK version 1.1.4. To check which version you have, launch PDM. In the main PDM menu, click Help>About Cisco PIX Device Manager. When the About PDM information window appears, it displays your browser specifications in a table, including your JDK version. If you have an older JDK version, you can get the latest JVM from Microsoft by downloading the product called Virtual Machine. PC/Workstation Requirements PDM requirements depend on the platform from which you run it. PDM is not supported on Macintosh, Windows 3.1, or Windows 95 operating systems. This section includes the following topics: •Windows Requirements •SUN Solaris Requirements •Linux Requirements Windows Requirements PDM is not supported on Windows 3.1 or Windows 95. The following are required to run PDM with Windows: •Windows 2000, Windows NT 4.0, Windows 98, Windows ME, or Windows XP operating system. •Supported browsers: Internet Explorer 5.0, 5.5, 6.0 or higher and Netscape Communicator 4.5x or 4.7x. PDM does not support Netscape 6.x. We recommend Internet Explorer as PDM loads faster into this browser on this operating system. •Any Pentium or Pentium-compatible processor running at 350 MHz or higher. •At least 128 MB of random-access memory (RAM). We recommend 192 MB or more. •An 800 x 600 pixel display with at least 256 colors. We recommend a 1024 x 768 pixel display and at least High Color (16-bit) colors. Note The use of virus checking software may dramatically increase the time required for PDM to start. This is especially true for Netscape Communicator on any Windows platform and Windows 2000 with any browser. SUN Solaris Requirements The following are required to run PDM with Sun SPARC: •Sun Solaris 2.6 or later running CDE or OpenWindows window manager. •SPARC microprocessor. •Supported browsers: Netscape Communicator 4.5x or 4.7x. PDM does not support Netscape 6.x. •At least 128 MB of random-access memory (RAM). •An 800 x 600 pixel display with at least 256 colors. We recommend a 1024 x 768 pixel display and at least High Color (16-bit) colors. Note PDM does not support Solaris on IBM PCs. Linux Requirements The following are required to run PDM with Linux: •Red Hat Linux 7.0, 7.1, or 7.2 running the GNOME or KDE 2.0 desktop environment. •Supported browser: Netscape Communicator 4.7x. PDM does not support Netscape 6.x. •At least 64 MB of random-access memory (RAM). •An 800 x 600 pixel display with at least 256 colors. We recommend a 1024 x 768 pixel display and at least 16-bit colors.
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