ASA5540 - 3DES license

[Paul Mark Valenzuela]

Hi,

I got 2x  ASA5540-k8, I just checked that 3DES is "disabled" on the firewalls.

I've seen lots of material online, 3DES is free and all I have to do is enter the serial number of my device below, to obtain my license key:

https://tools.cisco.com/SWIFT/LicensingUI/loadDemoLicensee?FormId=139

Question:

1. Do I need to upgrade/ change the image of my ASA5540-k8 to a "k9" version? Or can I use the original IOS software that came with my ASA5540-k8?

2. Is this is as simple as encoding entering the license key on the ASA5540 to enable 3 DES ?

3. Is these truly free?

Thanks,

Paul

[johnlloyd_13 · Accepted solution]

hi paul,

1. no. you can use the current ASA image.

2. yes, just use the activation-key command.

3. yes.

you may find this URL helpful:

https://supportforums.cisco.com/document/67701/asa-versions-image-names-and-licensing

[Marvin Rhoads]

I concur with John. +5

FYI the ASA software is not IOS - it's simply ASA softtware.

[johnlloyd_13]

thanks for the rating marvin!

have a nice weekend!

we know that all of us working in IT/networking really deserves it.

if you know what i mean