Installation and Removal Instructions
Caution
Always use the ejector levers when installing or removing IDSM-2. A module that is partially seated in
the backplane causes the system to halt and subsequently crash.
Note
Use a screwdriver to tighten the installation screws on the left and right ends of IDSM-2.
Step 9
Verify that you have correctly installed IDSM-2 and can bring it online. For the procedure, see
Step 10
Installation, page
Initialize IDSM-2.
Step 11
For the procedure, see
Configure the switch for command and control access to IDSM-2.
Step 12
For the procedure, refer to
Access to
Upgrade IDSM-2 to the most recent Cisco IDS software.
Step 13
For the procedure, see
Set up IDSM-2 to capture IPS traffic either in promiscuous mode or inline mode.
Step 14
For the procedure, refer to
You are now ready to configure IDSM-2 for intrusion prevention.
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Verifying Installation
Verify that the switch acknowledges IDSM-2 and has brought it online.
To verify the installation, follow these steps:
Log in to the console.
Step 1
For Catalyst software:
Step 2
cat6k> (enable) show module
Mod Slot Ports Module-Type
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Installing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Appliances and Modules 5.0
7-8
If you perform a hot swap, the console displays the message
message does not appear, however, if you are connected to the Catalyst 6500 series switch
through a Telnet session.
7-8.
Initializing the Sensor, page
Configuring the Catalyst 6500 Series Switch for Command and Control
IDSM-2.
Obtaining Cisco IPS Software, page
Configuring
For the procedure for using HTTPS to log in to IDM, refer to
For the procedures for configuring intrusion prevention on your sensor, refer to the following
documents:
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Installing and Using Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Device Manager 5.0
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Configuring the Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Sensor Using the Command Line Interface
5.0
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2
1000BaseX Supervisor
9-2.
10-1.
IDSM-2.
Model
WS-X6K-SUP1A-2GE
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Installing IDSM-2
Module x has been inserted
Logging In to
IDM.
Sub Status
yes ok
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Verifying