Cisco L-ASA-SC-10 ASA 5500 10 Security Contexts License

Overview
The Cisco ASA 5500 10 Security Contexts License (model L-ASA-SC-10) enables a single ASA 5500 series appliance to run up to ten independent security contexts. Each context functions as a separate virtual firewall, allowing organizations to consolidate multiple security zones, data centers, or customer environments onto one hardware platform while maintaining full policy isolation and management independence.

Key Features

• Supports up to ten virtual security contexts on a single ASA 5500 device
• Full separation of policies, interfaces, and routing tables per context
• Centralized management through Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM) or CLI
• Scalable licensing model that grows with your network needs
• Compatible with existing ASA 5500 hardware and software releases

Technical Specifications

• License type: Perpetual, non-volatile
• Maximum contexts: 10
• Supported ASA models: ASA 5505, ASA 5506, ASA 5508, ASA 5509, ASA 5510, ASA 5512, ASA 5515, ASA 5516, ASA 5517, ASA 5518, ASA 5520, ASA 5525, ASA 5530, ASA 5540, ASA 5550
• Software requirement: Cisco ASA Software Version 7.0 or later
• Activation: License key applied via ASDM or command line interface

Applications

• Multi-tenant data center environments where each tenant requires isolated security policies
• Branch office consolidation, allowing a single appliance to enforce distinct policies for different locations
• Segmentation of compliance domains such as PCI, HIPAA, and internal corporate networks
• Testing and development labs that need separate security contexts without additional hardware
• Service provider scenarios that deliver firewall-as-a-service to multiple customers from a shared platform

By leveraging the L-ASA-SC-10 license, businesses can reduce capital expenditures, simplify operations, and maintain robust security isolation across diverse network segments.