Cisco Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance
- Cisco Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance (ASAv) Data Sheet.
- Cisco Secure Firewall ASA Series Feature Licenses.
- Cisco ASA Series, 9.16(x) Release Notes.
Licensing Options
Deployment Types
- Single Device
- Redundant Devices
Connectivity Options
- With a Public IP Address
Cisco Adaptive Security Virtual Appliance Specifications
| Device Resources | 2 Cores - 4 GB 4 Cores - 8 GB 8 Cores - 16 GB |
| Software Package | Standard |
| Interfaces Supported (default/max) | 10/10 |
| System Reserved Interfaces | Management 0/0 (MGMT) GigabitEthernet 0/1 (WAN) |
| Available License Type | BYOL |
| Access Methods | SSH (CLI) HTTPS (Web Console) |
| Image Version | See Available Image Versions |
| Connectivity | With Equinix Public IP Address |
| RMA | Supported |
| Snapshot | Supported |
| Resize | Supported |
Bring Your Own License
If you are Bringing Your Own License (BYOL), the following device creation steps will apply:
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You can enter your License Token during the device creation process. Once you enter the license token, your virtual device will be provisioned with the license based on the token provided. If you do not provide token information, your virtual device will still be provisioned but you will need to manually register your license with the smart server using your license token after the virtual device is provisioned.

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Alternatively, you can enter your Smart License URL. You must have a valid Cisco account to complete this process. To get a Cisco Smart License token, follow the instructions in the Cisco documentation.
To get a Cisco Smart License token:
- Sign in to the Cisco Smart Software Manager (CSSM) with your Cisco.com account credentials.
- Locate the Virtual Accounts > Inventory section to create a new token.
- Your newly created token will appear in the token list. Click the token to see the details and copy the token string.
To register the new token on your device, access the device CLI and enter a command to register your token.
license smart register idtoken <your_token_string>To verify your token registration enter a command such as:
show license statusIf you encounter any issues or need more detailed steps, see Cisco DNA Center Administrator Guide or contact Cisco support.