Cisco Cisco IPS 4255 Sensor Guida Informativa
Q&A
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Q.
Does the Cisco ASA AIP-SSM-40 contain a hard drive? What is the expected mean time
between failures?
A.
In keeping with the resiliency requirements of the Cisco IPS 4200 Series, the Cisco ASA AIP-
SSM-40 does not use a hard drive. This ensures that there are no moving parts in the module
that would subject it to physical wear and tear and eventual hardware failure.
Cisco Services and Support
Q.
How do I receive signature updates and support for the Cisco ASA AIP-SSM-40?
A.
Cisco IPS devices require coverage of the module with “Cisco Services for IPS” to gain
access to and install the latest signature updates for optimum security. “Cisco Services for
IPS” provides continuously updated protection from external threats with regular signature,
engine, and software updates. Cisco Services for IPS also protects your IPS investment with
hardware maintenance support and access to the Cisco Technical Assistance Center (TAC),
and keeps you abreast of the emerging threat landscape with a subscription to the Cisco
IntelliShield Search Access Feature.
Q.
Do I need both SMARTnet and Cisco Services for IPS to receive comprehensive support
and signature updates?
A.
No. “Cisco Services for IPS” is a support program for all Cisco solutions featuring Intrusion
Prevention functionality. It combines features of SMARTnet support with IPS signature
updates creating a comprehensive support program.
Please contact your account manager or reseller for more information on “Cisco Services for
IPS.” To activate your subscription, please visit
IPS.” To activate your subscription, please visit
.
Q.
How do I access signature updates?
A.
Customers with a “Cisco Services for IPS” contract can download signature updates using
Cisco Security Manager or Cisco IPS Device Manager, or directly from
http://www.cisco.com/kobayashi/sw-center/ciscosecure/ids/crypto/index.shtml
.
Please note the serial number of the Cisco ASA AIP-SSM-40 must be covered by an active
Cisco Services for IPS contract in order to install signature updates with any of above-
mentioned methods.
Cisco Services for IPS contract in order to install signature updates with any of above-
mentioned methods.
Q.
A Cisco ASA appliance is licensed according to the number of users and feature sets.
How does this licensing scheme affect the Cisco ASA AIP-SSM-40?
A.
This does not affect licensing for the Cisco ASA AIP-SSM-40. The module has no built-in
intelligence to determine or enforce a concurrent number of users. The only license required
on the module is “Cisco Services for IPS”, which is required to obtain IPS signature updates
and IPS software updates.
Q.
A Cisco ASA appliance is licensed according to the number of users and feature sets.
What licensed feature set is required to run an AIP-SSM-40 card on the Cisco ASA
appliance?
A.
The Cisco ASA appliance does not require a license to run the Cisco ASA AIP-SSM-40.