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ASA5500-SC-5 ASA 5500 5 Security Contexts License
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ASA5500-SC-5 Overview
ASA5500-SC-5-ASA5500-SC-5 ASA 5500 5 Security Contexts License is a software license designed specifically for enhancing network security by enabling up to five distinct security contexts on the ASA 5500 appliance. It falls under the Security software category and is distributed via digital delivery with an online activation process.
This perpetual, lifetime license is intended for enterprise and IT administration use, ensuring compatibility with dedicated network security platforms. Optimized for single-device deployment, it is ideal for SMBs and large enterprises that require rigorous security management without the complexity of additional user or device restrictions.
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ASA5500-SC-5 Specifications
- Product Type
- Software License
- Software Category
- Security
- License Type
- Perpetual
- License Duration
- Lifetime
- Use Case
- Enterprise
- User Count
- N/A
- Device Count
- 1 Device
- Platform Compatibility
- N/A
- Delivery Method
- Email Delivery
- Activation Type
- Online Activation
- Language Support
- English
- Bit Version
- N/A
- Cloud Integration
- N/A
- Software Format
- Downloadable
- Support Included
- Yes
- Product Name
- ASA5500-SC-5-ASA5500-SC-5 ASA 5500 5 Security Contexts License
- License Key Included
- Yes
- ESD (Electronic Software Delivery)
- Yes
- Renewable
- N/A
- Compliance Certifications
- N/A
- Product Region
- Global
ASA5500-SC-5 Use Case
Multi-Tenant Firewall Deployment for Managed Service Providers
In a managed service provider scenario, the ASA5500-SC-5 ASA 5500 5 Security Contexts License enables five fully isolated firewall contexts on a single ASA 5500 appliance to segregate customer networks with distinct policies. Benefit: consolidated hardware lowers CAPEX by up to 60%, simplifies multi-tenant management and delivers strict SLA-driven network isolation.
PCI DSS Compliance via DMZ and Internal Network Segmentation
A financial services firm leverages the ASA5500-SC-5 ASA 5500 5 Security Contexts License to create separate security contexts for its DMZ, cardholder data environment and internal corporate LAN. Benefit: granular, context-specific policy enforcement meets PCI DSS requirements, reduces audit scope and minimizes the risk of lateral data breaches.
Hybrid Cloud Workload Isolation and Secure Connectivity
An enterprise employs the ASA5500-SC-5 ASA 5500 5 Security Contexts License to provision dedicated contexts for production, development and testing, each with its own Site-to-Site VPN into AWS. Benefit: consistent security posture across on-premises and cloud, strict environment isolation, streamlined change controls and zero additional firewall hardware.
Quality Certifications
To get the detailed certification, please go to the Compliance Center.
Product Comparison Table
 ASA5500-SC-5 |  ASA5540-BOT-1YR |  L-ASA-SC-50= |  L-ASA5550-BOT-1YR= |  L-ASA5540-BOT-1YR= | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License | Software License |
| Software Category | Security | Security | Security | Security | Security |
| License Type | Perpetual | Subscription | Perpetual | Subscription | Subscription |
| License Duration | Lifetime | 1 Year | Lifetime | 1 Year | 1 Year |
| Use Case | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| User Count | N/A | N/A | 50 Users | N/A | N/A |
| Device Count | 1 Device | 1 Device | N/A | 1 Device | N/A |
| Platform Compatibility | N/A | N/A | N/A | Cross-Platform | N/A |
| Delivery Method | Email Delivery | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key | Digital Key |
| Activation Type | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation | Online Activation |
| Language Support | English | English | English | English | English |
| Bit Version | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cloud Integration | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Software Format | Downloadable | N/A | Downloadable | Downloadable | Downloadable |
| Support Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Vendor Support Required | Vendor Support Required |
| Product Name | ASA5500-SC-5-ASA5500-SC-5 ASA 5500 5 Security Contexts License | ASA5540-BOT-1YR-Cisco ASA 5500 License ASA5540-BOT-1YR ASA 5540 Botnet Traffic Filter License for 1 Year | L-ASA-SC-50=-ASA5500 50SECURITY CONTEXTS LICS | L-ASA5550-BOT-1YR=-1YR ASA 5550 BOTNET TRAFFIC FILTER LICENSE | L-ASA5540-BOT-1YR=-1YR ASA 5540 BOTNET TRAFFIC FILTER LICENSE |
| License Key Included | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ESD (Electronic Software Delivery) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Renewable | N/A | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| Compliance Certifications | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Product Region | Global | Global | Global | Global | Global |
Reviews & Ratings
K
Kara Nash
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Compact, easy to manage, and efficient.
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Liam Frost
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Smooth deployment with minimal downtime.
M
Maya Hayes
3
Reliable and enterprise-ready for small ASA networks.
N
Nolan Barrett
4
Maintains consistent performance and security.
Questions & Answers
What is the Cisco ASA5500-SC-5 license?
The ASA5500-SC-5 is a software license that enables up to five security contexts on Cisco ASA 5500 series appliances, allowing multiple virtual firewalls on a single device.
Which ASA models support the ASA5500-SC-5 license?
The license is compatible with Cisco ASA 5500 and ASA 5500-X series platforms that support security contexts, including ASA 5510, 5520, 5540, 5550 and their X variants.
How do security contexts benefit my network?
Security contexts isolate traffic and policies by tenant or department, improving segmentation, governance and resource utilization without additional hardware.
How do I activate the ASA5500-SC-5 license?
After purchasing, apply the activation key in the ASA CLI under ‘license activation’, then reboot the appliance to enable five security contexts.