Cisco L-ASA-AC-E-5515 L-ASA-AC-E-5515 License

Overview

The Cisco L-ASA-AC-E-5515 license unlocks advanced security capabilities on the ASA 5500-X Series firewalls. Designed for enterprise environments, this license extends the firewall's inspection engine to support high-throughput threat detection, encrypted traffic analysis and comprehensive policy enforcement. By adding this license, organizations can protect critical assets while maintaining performance and scalability across multiple sites.

Key Features

• Enables advanced malware protection (AMP) for real-time threat intelligence
• Supports deep packet inspection of SSL/TLS traffic without impacting latency
• Provides unlimited security contexts for multi-tenant deployments
• Integrates with Cisco Firepower Management Center for centralized policy control
• Unlocks hardware acceleration to sustain up to 5 Gbps throughput on supported models

Technical Specifications

• Applicable Models: ASA 5515, ASA 5516, ASA 5520 and compatible 5500-X series devices
• License Type: Permanent, perpetual activation
• Throughput Impact: Up to 5 Gbps with full inspection enabled
• Supported Encryption Protocols: TLS 1.2, TLS 1.3, DTLS
• Management Compatibility: Cisco Firepower Management Center version 7.x and later
• Software Requirements: ASA OS 9.8 or higher

Applications

• Enterprise branch offices requiring robust malware detection and SSL inspection
• Data center perimeter security where high throughput and low latency are critical
• Multi-tenant environments such as managed service providers needing isolated security contexts
• Regulated industries that must enforce strict compliance policies across encrypted traffic
• Hybrid cloud deployments that need consistent protection for on-premise and virtual workloads

This license empowers IT teams to deliver comprehensive, next-generation security while preserving the performance levels expected from Cisco's ASA platform.