Find out your Cisco ASA version (Operating system and ASDM)

KB ID 0000690 

Problem

With all the command changes that have come in in the past few versions, it seems when I get asked ‘how do you do xyz?” my first question is ‘What is the OS version on your ASA?’

So next time I get a blank look, I can just point them here.

Also see: ASA 5505 Determine Your License Version

Solution

Get your ASA version and ASDM version from the ASDM.

1. Connect to the ASA via ASDM.

2. Home > Device Dashboard > Device Information.

ASA Version Number

Get your ASA version and ASDM version from Command Line.

1. Connect to the ASA via CLI.

2. Execute the following command;

show ver

Note: This is the shortened version of ‘show version‘.

Find Cisco ASA Version Number

To download new ASA software go here, (Note: Valid Cisco Warranty/SmartNet, and CCO account required to download software).

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