01-30-2018 01:05 PM - edited 02-21-2020 07:14 AM
I am looking to purchase an ASA for a small business. I can't seem to find quality information regarding the (in my opinion) overly complicated licensing process for these devices.
At the end of the day, I need a firewall with some basic routing functionality. IDS/IPS might be nice features depending on costs. And I want the ability to VPN into my network. The number of users and connections is relatively low, but we do want a rack mountable device (not a small footprint device like the 5506)
01-30-2018 09:55 PM - edited 01-31-2018 07:24 AM
Have you tried speaking with a reseller? They should be available and happy to help you with a 1-1 call.
Generally you choose a model based on your throughput (speed) needs. 5508-x, 5516-X, 5525-X etc. are all models with entry level throughput (< 1 Gbps).
Adding/activating IPS features generally reduces throughput and always requires a separate license (it can of course be part of the initial purchase bundle). IPS license types are IPS only, URL Filtering and Advanced Malware Protection.
Remote access VPN (vs. site-site), known as Anyconnect, beyond 2 users always requires a license.
All the licenses mentioned are term licenses and available terms range from 1-5 years.
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