Product Type | Security Management Software License Upgrade |
Upgrade Type | Device count expansion from 25 to 300 |
Deployment Type | Virtual (VMware) |
Form Factor | Virtual Appliance |
Platform Supported | VMware ESXi |
Minimum Hypervisor Version | VMware vSphere/ESXi 5.5 or later |
Processor Requirements | Intel x86-compatible 64-bit processor |
Recommended vCPU | 8 vCPUs |
Recommended Memory | 32 GB RAM |
Recommended Storage | 250 GB |
CISCO Firepower Management Center (VMware) Upgrade to 300



Key Benefits

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- Scales centralized network security management from 25 to 300 devices, enabling future-proof infrastructure investments.
- TAA compliance ensures eligibility for government and regulated industry procurement standards.
- VMware compatibility enables quick deployment without additional physical hardware costs.
Product Overview
The CISCO Firepower Management Center (VMware) Upgrade to 300 is a scalable licensing enhancement that enables users to expand their existing Firepower Management Center (FMC) deployment from 25 devices up to 300. Designed for virtual environments running on VMware, this upgrade supports growth in security deployments without adding hardware.
It provides centralized policy-based control over an expanded number of Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) devices with advanced threat detection, real-time monitoring, and unified configuration. With TAA compliance and origin in the United States, it adheres to strict procurement requirements for federal and regulated sectors.
This upgrade is ideal for IT teams that require centralized visibility at scale, offering flexibility and efficiency in managing cybersecurity assets as network complexity increases.
Specifications
Product Overview
Physical & Environmental
Operating System | Cisco Firepower Management Center Virtual |
Power Requirements | Virtual — uses host system power |
Operating Temperature (Range) | Determined by host VMware environment |
Storage Temperature (Range) | Determined by host VMware environment |
Relative Humidity (Operating) | Determined by host VMware environment |
Advanced Security Features
Threat Intelligence Integration | Cisco Talos Intelligence Group |
Policy Administration | Centralized policy deployment for access control, IPS, malware |
Event Correlation | Yes |
Real-time Monitoring | Yes |
Reporting Capabilities | Custom and scheduled reporting for compliance and auditing |
User Identity Awareness | Yes, integrates with Active Directory |
Interfaces
Management Interface | Web-based GUI, REST API, SSH |
Supported Devices | Up to 300 Firepower Threat Defense (FTD) or legacy ASA with FirePOWER Services |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Centralized Management | Yes, via Firepower Management Center |
Cloud Integration | Cisco Defense Orchestrator integration capable |
License Type | Upgrade License |
License Quantity | Upgrade from 25 to 300 devices |
License Term | Perpetual (based on base appliance license) |
License Delivery | Digital Activation |
Subscription Requirements | Requires pre-existing Firepower Management Center license |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | United States |
TAA Compliance | Yes |
Certifications | Common Criteria, FIPS 140-2 (inherited from Cisco FMC platform) |