Chapter 32 Configuring the ASA CSC Module

Troubleshooting the CSC Module

What to Do Next

See the “CSC CPU” section on page 32-27.

Resource Graphs

The ASA lets you monitor CSC SSM status, including CPU resources and memory usage. This section includes the following topics:

CSC CPU, page 32-27

CSC Memory, page 32-27

CSC CPU

To view CPU usage by the CSC SSM in a graph, perform the following steps:

Step 1 Choose Monitoring > Trend Micro Content Security > Resource Graphs > CSC CPU.

The CSC CPU pane displays the components whose statistics you can view in a graph, including statistics for CPU usage on the CSC SSM.

Step 2 To continue, go to Step 2 of the “Threats” section on page 32-24.

What to Do Next

See the “CSC Memory” section on page 32-27.

CSC Memory

To view information about memory usage on the CSC SSM in a graph, perform the following steps:

Step 1 Choose Monitoring > Trend Micro Content Security > Resource Graphs > CSC Memory.

The Available Graphs area lists the components whose statistics you can view in a graph, including the following:

The amount of memory not in use.

The amount of memory in use.

Step 2 To continue, go to Step 2 of the “Threats” section on page 32-24.

Troubleshooting the CSC Module

This section includes procedures that help you recover or troubleshoot the module and includes the following topics:

Installing an Image on the Module, page 32-28

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ASA Services Module, ASA 5555-X, ASA 5545-X, ASA 5585-X, ASA 5580 specifications

Cisco Systems has long been a leader in the field of network security, and its Adaptive Security Appliance (ASA) series is a testament to this expertise. Within the ASA lineup, models such as the ASA 5505, ASA 5580, ASA 5585-X, ASA 5545-X, and ASA 5555-X stand out for their unique features, capabilities, and technological advancements.

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