ASA5512-K9 VS ASA5512-MB

[vikrammurudkar7589]

Hi all,

I want to know the difference between K9 & MB in the ASA5512-K9 & ASA5512-MB. I want to upload/activate the AnyConnect License on the ASA. Which serial number should be using to get the activation-key? The serial number is different in the both K9 & MB. Which ASA's serial number should I be using? Also, there is a HA pair. While getting the license, I'm receiving error something like Duplicate.

[balaji.bandi]

You need to use ASA5512-K9 for License

here is some guide for reference :

https://www.petenetlive.com/KB/Article/0000531

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/security/asa/asa94/config-guides/cli/general/asa-94-general-config/intro-license.html

[vikrammurudkar7589]

Thanks for the reply.

But, the serial number on my CLI of the ASA is of MB after I checked with the #show version command.

The serial number of ASA5512-MB starts with FCHXXXXXXXX.

 While the serial number of ASA5512-K9 starts with FGLXXXXXXXXX.

Also, my ASA's are in HA Pair, so while procuring the AnyConnect License how many devices serial numbers should I add?

[balaji.bandi]

can you post-show version and show modules to look.

"Starting with Version 8.3(1), you do not have to have matching licenses on both units. Typically,
you buy a license only for the primary unit; the secondary unit inherits the primary license when it
becomes active"

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/security/asa/asa96/configuration/general/asa-96-general-config/intro-license.pdf

Any connect FAQ : ( for reference)

https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/support/docs/security/anyconnect-secure-mobility-client/200191-AnyConnect-Licensing-Frequently-Asked-Qu.html#anc5