Chapter 4 Configuring Interfaces

Configuring Inline Interface Mode

Figure 4-2illustrates inline interface pair mode:

Figure 4-2 Inline Interface Pair Mode

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Configuring Inline Interface Pairs

Use the inline-interfacesname command in the service interface submode to create inline interface pairs.

Note You can configure the ASA IPS modules (ASA 5500-X IPS SSP and ASA 5585-X IPS SSP) to operate inline even though they have only one sensing interface.

The following options apply:

•inline-interfacesname—Specifies the name of the logical inline interface pair.

•default—Sets the value back to the system default setting.

•description—Specifies your description of the inline interface pair.

•interface1 interface_name—Specifies the first interface in the inline interface pair.

•interface2 interface_name—Specifies the second interface in the inline interface pair.

•no—Removes an entry or selection setting.

•admin-state {enabled disabled}—Specifies the administrative link state of the interface, whether the interface is enabled or disabled.

Note On all backplane sensing interfaces on all modules, admin-stateis set to enabled and is protected (you cannot change the setting). The admin-statehas no effect (and is protected) on the command and control interface. It only affects sensing interfaces. The command and control interface does not need to be enabled because it cannot be monitored.

Creating Inline Interface Pairs

To create inline interface pairs, follow these steps:

Step 1 Log in to the CLI using an account with administrator privileges.

Step 2 Enter interface submode.

sensor# configure terminal

sensor(config)# service interface

sensor(config-int)#

 

 

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IPS4510K9 specifications

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