09-15-2016 11:12 PM - edited 03-12-2019 01:16 AM
Hello Team,
we have two ASA 5585-x running in cluster, I would like to know how many contexts we can create ?
if we are able to create total 4 contexts ( default with a base license ) then what would happen if one of the cluster member is down leaving just one active member in the cluster. will still 4 contexts would be liver and serving the traffic?
did anyone experience this , I would like to know more based on the experience. I didn't find any cisco doco explaining the same.
Questions :
What happens when one unit experiences outage?
Does the surviving unit still have 4 contexts and if so for how long?
Thanks,
Prashant
09-16-2016 11:00 AM
Prashant ,
In the event of the loss of one member, all four contexts will remain available for up to 30 days.
Please refer to the following documentation:
http://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/security/asa/asa96/configuration/general/asa-96-general-config/intro-license.html#ID-2148-00000a8a
The important guidance contained there tells us:
If the units lose communication for more than 30 days, then each unit reverts to the license installed locally. During the 30-day grace period, the combined running license continues to be used by all units.
09-18-2016 10:38 PM
Thanks Marvin,hence it must not be a good idea to rely on the base license for a production network.
As it can lead to some unexpected results. I will be buying license that can accommodate new 5 contexts.
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