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Cisco AIP SSM and CSC SSM

Cisco AIP SSM and CSC SSM

The ASA 5500 series adaptive security appliance supports the AIP SSM (Advanced Inspection and Prevention Security Services Module) and the CSC SSM (Content Security Control Security Services Module), also referred to as the intelligent SSM.

The AIP SSM runs advanced IPS software that provides security inspection. There are two models of the AIP SSM: the AIP SSM 10 and the AIP SSM 20. Both types look identical, but the AIP SSM 20 has a faster processor and more memory than the AIP SSM 10. Only one module (the AIP SSM 10 or the AIP SSM 20) can populate the slot at a time.

Table 3-4lists the memory specifications for the AIP SSM 10 and the

AIP SSM 20.

Table 3-4	SSM Memory Specifications
SSM	CPU		DRAM
AIP SSM 10	2.0	GHz Celeron	1.0 GB
AIP SSM 20	2.4	GHz Pentium 4	2.0 GB

For more information on the AIP SSM, see the “Managing the AIP SSM” section in the Cisco Security Appliance Command Line Configuration Guide.

The CSC SSM runs Content Security and Control software. The CSC SSM provides protection against viruses, spyware, spam, and other unwanted traffic. For more information on the CSC SSM, see the “Managing the CSC SSM” section in the Cisco Security Appliance Command Line Configuration Guide.

This section describes how to install and replace the SSM in the adaptive security appliance. Figure 3-5lists the SSM LEDs.

	Cisco ASA 5500 Series Adaptive Security Appliance Getting Started Guide
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