Cisco ASA5506-K9 End of Life & End of Support
Cisco ASA 5506-X with FirePOWER Services
Supported through Aug 31, 2026The ASA 5506-X was the small-branch ASA 5500-X firewall bundling FirePOWER Services. Cisco's migration guidance names the Firepower 1000 Series, sold today as the Cisco Secure Firewall 1000 Series.
Cisco ASA5506-K9 lifecycle milestone dates
- End-of-Sale Date
- Aug 2, 2021
- Last Date of Support (LDoS)
- Aug 31, 2026
Dates per Cisco’s official End-of-Sale/End-of-Life bulletin. Verify against your support contract before acting.
Running past End-of-Sale or Last Date of Support means no new Cisco TAC, hardware replacement, or security fixes. Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, scopes a like-for-like or better replacement, confirms TAA compliance, accepts the Government Purchase Card (GPC), and plans a low-risk cutover.
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Frequently asked questions
When is the Cisco ASA5506-K9 end of life?
Cisco announced End-of-Sale for the ASA5506-K9 effective Aug 2, 2021. The Last Date of Support (LDoS) is Aug 31, 2026, after which Cisco no longer provides support. Check the milestone dates on this page and plan your refresh accordingly.
What replaces the Cisco ASA5506-K9?
Cisco's recommended migration is the Cisco Firepower 1000 Series Appliances. Uniqcli, an authorized Cisco partner, can quote the replacement TAA-compliant and GPC-payable, and help plan the cutover.
Can I still get support for the ASA5506-K9?
Yes, until the Last Date of Support (Aug 31, 2026) with an active SmartNet/Solution Support contract. Uniqcli can review your install base, confirm coverage, and quote a refresh.