We have some existing ASA-5555X in multiple context mode, and we are using one context per-vlan as a transparent layer2 firewall. Over time, we have been adding to this solution, and we're about to exceed our original license of 5 security contexts.
We purchased L-ASA-SC-10=, but it is unclear whether applying this activation key will require us to reboot the ASAs. I do know it will require us to break the active-standby pair.
Does applying L-ASA-SC-10= to our running ASAs require a reboot? We have version 9.0(2) if that matters.
Best Answer
A reload is only required when changing encryption features or downgrading a permanent license. You shouldn't have to break your failover pair either. For a failover pair running >8.3(1), you only need a context license on the primary, and the secondary will inherit. Context licenses applied to both units in a failover pair will combine.