Need to know FWSM License information layout

Question

Hi ,
I hope that you guys can help me to understand FWSM license information I'm a newbie on cisco firewalls
FWSM License information is as follows :
FWSM# sh ver
FWSM Firewall Version 3.2(2)
FWSM up 6 days 8 hours
Hardware:   WS-SVC-FWM-1, 1024 MB RAM, CPU Pentium III 1000 MHz
Flash STI Flash 7.4.0 @ 0xc321, 20MB
0: Int: Not licensed        : irq 5
1: Int: Not licensed        : irq 7
2: Int: Not licensed        : irq 11
The Running Activation Key is not set, using default settings:
Licensed features for this platform:
Maximum Interfaces   : 256
Inside Hosts             : Unlimited
Failover                    : Active/Active
VPN-DES                : Enabled
VPN-3DES-AES      : Enabled
Cut-through Proxy    : Enabled
Guards                    : Enabled
URL Filtering            : Enabled
Security Contexts     : 2
GTP/GPRS               : Disabled
BGP Stub                 : Disabled
VPN Peers                : Unlimited
Serial Number: SAD114600SX
So it means do we have to purchase license for implementing FWSM in Transparent/Routed Mode.
Thanks

Answer 1

Hi,
To my understanding there should be no licensing requirement for using the FWSM in Routed/Transparent mode.
I think the licensing has more to do with the Max Interfaces / Security Contexts usually.
Heres one link to information about the FWSM
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/modules/ps2706/ps4452/product_data_sheet0900aecd803e69c3.html
One thing to note also is that FWSM is a Cisco product that is getting old. There is ASA Module that replaces the FWSM. We are moving to use ASAs instead of FWSMs.
Here are the information related to that from Cisco
http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/modules/ps2706/eol_c51-699134.html
- Jouni