Brand: Cisco · SKU: ASA5506-CTRL-LIC · MPN: ASA5506-CTRL-LIC · Category: Licenses & Maintenance
The Cisco ASA5506-CTRL-LIC is a mandatory control license required to activate and manage FirePOWER services on the Cisco ASA 5506-X Next-Generation Firewall. This license unlocks core features including Application Visibility and Control (AVC) for more than 3,000 applications and provides the foundational support for Intrusion Prevention Services (IPS). It allows for deep packet inspection and integration with the Cisco Firepower Management Center (FMC) for centralized security policy management. While the base hardware provides stateful firewalling, this license is the essential prerequisite for enabling the advanced threat protection and next-generation capabilities that the FirePOWER module provides, including application-level filtering based on risk and business relevance.
| License Type | Control License |
|---|---|
| Prerequisite | Mandatory for FirePOWER features |
| Compatibility | Cisco ASA 5506-X |
| AVC Throughput | 250 Mbps |
| Service Included | FirePOWER Application Visibility and Control (AVC) |
| Application Support | 3,000+ Applications |
| Combined AVC + IPS Throughput | 125 Mbps |
| Warranty | 1-Year Limited Warranty |
| Weight | 0.1 lbs |
| Dimensions | 8.5 x 11 x 0.1 in |
The Cisco ASA5506-CTRL-LIC is an essential software activation key for the ASA 5506-X firewall. It facilitates the transition from a traditional stateful firewall to a Next-Generation Firewall by enabling the FirePOWER module. This license is critical for businesses looking to gain visibility into network traffic at the application layer and implement more granular security controls.
Yes, this Cisco ASA 5506-X Control License (Firepower Services) (ASA5506-CTRL-LIC) is 100% genuine Cisco hardware. All our products are verified by certified technicians and come with clean serial numbers ready for service contract registration.
This Cisco ASA 5506-X Control License (Firepower Services) includes our standard 3-Year Warranty covering all manufacturing defects. We also offer advanced replacement options for minimal downtime.
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