Cisco Systems and the ASA Services Module Manual De Usuario

This section describes how to configure the CSC SSM and includes the following topics:

Before configuring the ASA and the CSC SSM, perform the following steps:

If the CSC SSM did not come preinstalled in a Cisco ASA, install it and connect a network cable to the 
management port of the SSM. For assistance with installation and connecting the SSM, see the 
Cisco ASA 5500 Series Quick Start Guide.

The management port of the CSC SSM must be connected to your network to allow management of and 
automatic updates to the CSC SSM software. Additionally, the CSC SSM uses the management port for 
e-mail notifications and syslog messages.

You should have received a Product Authorization Key (PAK) with the CSC SSM. Use the PAK to 
register the CSC SSM at the following URL.

After you register, you receive activation keys by e-mail. The activation keys are required before you can 
complete 

.

Obtain the following information for use in 

Activation keys

CSC SSM management port IP address, netmask, and gateway IP address

DNS server IP address

HTTP proxy server IP address (needed only if your security policies require the use of a proxy server 
for HTTP access to the Internet)

Domain name and hostname for the CSC SSM

An e-mail address, and SMTP server IP address and port number for e-mail notifications

E-mail address(es) for product license renewal notifications

IP addresses of hosts or networks that are allowed to manage the CSC SSM

Password for the CSC SSM

In a web browser, access ASDM for the ASA in which the CSC SSM is installed.

If you are accessing ASDM for the first time, see the 

For more information about enabling ASDM access, see the 

 in the general operations configuration guide.

Verify time settings on the ASA. Time setting accuracy is important for logging of security events and 
for automatic updates of CSC SSM software. Do one of the following: