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Installation and Removal Instructions

Step 3 Remove the two screws at the left back end of the chassis, and remove the slot cover.

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Note Store the slot cover in a safe place for future use. You must install slot covers on all empty slots. This prevents EMI, which can disrupt other equipment.

Step 4 Insert the ASA 5500 AIP SSM through the slot opening.

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Step 5 Attach the screws to secure the ASA 5500 AIP SSM to the chassis.

Step 6 Power on the adaptive security appliance by pushing the power switch at the back of the chassis.

Step 7 Check the indicators. If the ASA 5500 AIP SSM is properly installed, the POWER indicator is solid green and the STATUS indicator is flashing green. You can also verify that the ASA 5500 AIP SSM is online using the show module 1 command.

Step 8 Initialize the ASA 5500 AIP SSM.

Step 9 Install the most recent Cisco IPS software.

Step 10 Configure the ASA 5500 AIP SSM to receive IPS traffic.

•For more information about ESD, see Working in an ESD Environment, page 2-4.

•For the procedure for verifying that the ASA 5500 AIP SSM is properly installed, see Verifying the Status of the ASA 5500 AIP SSM, page 8-7.

•For the procedure for using the setup command to initialize the ASA 5500 AIP SSM, see Appendix B, “Initializing the Sensor.”.

•For the procedure for obtaining the latest Cisco IPS software, see Obtaining Cisco IPS Software, page C-1.

•For the procedure for configuring the ASA 5500 AIP SSM to receive IPS traffic, refer to Configuring the ASA 5500 AIP SSM.

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Cisco Systems IPS4520K9 manual Insert the ASA 5500 AIP SSM through the slot opening

Models: IPS4520K9

Step 4 Insert the ASA 5500 AIP SSM through the slot opening.

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