Software requirements

Release 7.9.1 or later of the Network Security software image running on the Network Security sensors.

Release 8.0.0 or later of the File Security software running on the File Security sensors.

Release 8.0.0 or later running on the Email Security — Server Edition, File Security, and Network Security hybrid appliances.

Release 8.1.4 or later running on virtual Email Security — Server Edition sensors.

Central Management appliance that manages a cluster: Release 8.1.0 or later of the Central Management system image. If virtual Email Security — Server Edition sensors submit to the cluster, CM Series Release 8.3.0 is required.

Central Management appliance that manages sensors that submit to a cluster managed by another Central Management appliance: A Central Management release that is compatible with the managed sensors.

The same major and minor version (Release 8.0.0 or later) of the VX Series system image running on all nodes. If virtual Email Security — Server Edition sensors submit to the cluster, VX Series Release 8.2.0 is required.

MVX sensor mode or MVX hybrid mode enabled on integrated Network Security appliances, see Enabling and disabling MVX sensor or hybrid mode.

MVX hybrid mode enabled on integrated Email Security — Server Edition and File Security appliances, see Enabling and disabling MVX sensor or hybrid mode.

The same guest images (profile and version) running on all nodes.

The same security content version running on all nodes.

The same configuration settings for relevant features on all nodes.