Can I backup firepower license? (ASA 5516-X with firepower)

[GaeMi]

Hello.

I have a ASA 5516-X with firepower module, it manged locally(ASDM).

I want to upgrade firepower module.

I want to backup my firepower control license before start upgrade in case of failure.

I tried to find license file I used it, but I didn't find license file.

I found in the Cisco License Portal the traditional license PAK I used when I first installed the ASA 5516-X.

However, I wasn't able to get license again.

Can you give me advice for me?

[Marvin Rhoads · Accepted solution]

You cannot backup the license from the device. If you have support and lose the license for whatever reason, Cisco TAC can generate a new one for you. If you don't have support then you are not entitled to upgrade.

[MHM Cisco World]

As I know you can Copy the license key to use it after upgrading 

@Marvin Rhoads can you confirm that' thanks.

[Marvin Rhoads]

The activation-key is for ASA licenses only (3DES-AES, AnyConnect etc.), not for the Firepower service module.

[MHM Cisco World]

https://edledge.com/cisco-asa-firepower-license-activation/

[MHM Cisco World]

Thanks 

[GaeMi]

Thank you all. I understand it!