Cisco L-ASA-AC-M-5540 L-ASA-AC-M-5540 License

Overview

The Cisco L-ASA-AC-M-5540 license activates the full feature set of Cisco Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) devices in the 5500 series. Designed for midsize to large enterprises, this license enables high-throughput firewalling, VPN termination, and advanced threat protection while supporting multiple security contexts on a single appliance.

Key Features

• Enables multi-context mode for logical separation of security policies
• Unlocks full ASA 5500 hardware performance up to 1 Gbps firewall throughput
• Supports unlimited site-to-site and remote access VPN tunnels
• Provides integrated intrusion prevention, URL filtering, and advanced malware protection
• Allows centralized management through Cisco Adaptive Security Device Manager (ASDM) or Cisco Firepower Management Center

Technical Specifications

• Compatible Models: ASA 5505, ASA 5510, ASA 5520, ASA 5540, ASA 5550
• License Type: Permanent, per-appliance
• Throughput: Up to 1 Gbps firewall throughput (dependent on hardware configuration)
• VPN Capacity: Unlimited IPsec and SSL VPN tunnels
• Supported Contexts: Up to 100 simultaneous security contexts
• Software Version Requirement: ASA software version 9.0 or later

Typical Applications

• Branch office connectivity with secure site-to-site VPN tunnels
• Remote employee access using SSL and IPsec VPN solutions
• Segmentation of departmental traffic through multi-context security policies
• Protection of data centers from external threats with integrated IPS and malware defense
• Centralized management of multiple ASA devices in distributed enterprise environments

This license empowers organizations to consolidate security functions, reduce hardware sprawl, and maintain consistent policy enforcement across all network segments.