View system details and generate troubleshooting files

Use this task to view system details and generate and download troubleshooting files when you need to monitor device health or initiate troubleshooting procedures on specific devices through the management center.

Procedure


Step 1

Choose Troubleshooting > Health > Monitor.

Use the Monitoring navigation pane to access device-specific health monitors.

Step 2

In the device list, click Expand(expand icon) and Collapse (collapse icon) to expand and collapse the list of managed devices.

Step 3

Click a device to view a device-specific health monitor.

Step 4

Click the link for View System & Troubleshoot Details …

This panel is collapsed by default. Clicking the link expands the collapsed section to see System Details and Troubleshooting & Links for the device. The system details include:

  • Version: The Secure Firewall software version.

  • Model: The device model.

  • Mode: The firewall mode. The Firewall Threat Defense device supports two firewall modes for regular firewall interfaces: Routed mode and Transparent mode.

  • VDB: The Cisco vulnerability database (VDB) version.

  • SRU: The intrusion rule set version.

  • Snort: The Snort version.

Step 5

You have these choices: