The table below describes the upgrade path required when upgrading a Cisco ASA from an older code to a newer one.

Current ASA Version First Upgrade to: Then Upgrade to:
8.2(x) and earlier 8.4(6) 9.1(3) or later
8.3(x) 8.4(6) 9.1(3) or later
8.4(1) through 8.4(4) 9.1(2) 9.1(3) or later
8.4(5) and later — 9.1(3) or later
8.5(1) 9.1(2) 9.1(3) or later
8.6(1) 9.1(2) 9.1(3) or later
9.0(1) 9.1(2) 9.1(3) or later
9.0(2) or later — 9.1(3) or later
9.1(1) 9.1(2) 9.1(3) or later
9.1(2) or later — 9.1(3) or later