Cisco L-ASA-AC-E-5505 L-ASA-AC-E-5505 License

Overview

The Cisco L-ASA-AC-E-5505 license unlocks advanced security capabilities for the ASA 5505 Adaptive Security Appliance. Designed for small to medium sized networks, this license adds comprehensive threat protection, VPN scalability and centralized management features that extend the core firewall functionality into a full-featured security platform.

Key Features

• Enables Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) 5505 to run Advanced Malware Protection and Intrusion Prevention System services.
• Adds support for up to 100 IPsec VPN tunnels and 25 SSL VPN users simultaneously.
• Provides integration with Cisco Firepower Management Center for unified policy control.
• Unlocks enhanced logging, reporting and real-time monitoring capabilities.
• Allows use of encrypted traffic analysis and URL filtering without additional hardware.

Technical Specifications

• Compatible Model: Cisco ASA 5505 (hardware version 9.x and later).
• License Type: Permanent, perpetual entitlement.
• Supported Software Release: ASA software 9.1 through 9.16.
• Maximum Throughput with license enabled: up to 150 Mbps firewall throughput.
• VPN Throughput: up to 100 Mbps IPsec and SSL combined.
• Operating Temperature Range: 0 to 40 degrees Celsius (32 to 104 degrees Fahrenheit).
• Power Requirements: Standard ASA 5505 power supply, 12 VDC, 2.5 A max.

Typical Applications

• Small branch offices needing robust firewall protection and secure remote access for employees.
• Remote sites that require centralized policy management from a head-quarter security operations center.
• Organizations seeking to add advanced threat detection and prevention without replacing existing ASA hardware.
• Enterprises looking to consolidate VPN, IPS, and malware protection into a single appliance to simplify administration and reduce total cost of ownership.

This license transforms the Cisco ASA 5505 into a versatile security gateway that delivers high performance, deep inspection and scalable remote access - all essential for protecting modern network environments.