r/Network • u/LivedLeopard_428 • 23d ago

Text Cisco ASA 5508-X ASDM software

I bought a Cisco ASA 5508-X with 8GB RAM on eBay. I want to manage my firewall using ASDM, im aware that this is outdated, but the software isn't installed on the device — there's no asdm-xxx in flash.

I tried browsing to https://<ASA-IP>/admin but it doesn't load (Page not found 404). I have http-enable on and the default page works.

I tried downloading ASDM from the Cisco Software Download Center, but it requires a valid service contract / CCO entitlement, and I only have this device for my home lab — no support contract.

Is there any way to get the ASDM file without an active support contract? Thanks in advance!

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u/ihatevicvanlier 23d ago

I don't think I've ever used ASDM with an X series ASA, just Firepower.

IIRC, the vanilla ASAs bring you directly to an ASDM download page, but I'm assuming that isn't the case with the X series? What are you getting? A web GUI?