Cisco IPS-4255-K9 Installation Guide - Page 40

IPS Modules Chapter 1 Introducing the Sensor The AIM IPS plugs in to a connector on the motherboard of the router and requires no external interfaces or connections. Figure 1-6 shows the AIM IPS. Figure 1-6 AIM IPS 191866 For More Information • For a list of supported router and AIM IPS combinations, see Software and Hardware Requirements, page 5-2. • For information on installing the AIM IPS, see Installation and Removal Instructions, page 5-5. • For more information about sessioning to the AIM IPS, see Logging In to the AIM IPS, page 9-4. • For more information about configuring the AIM IPS, refer to Configuring the AIM IPS. Introducing the AIP SSM The Cisco ASA Advanced Inspection and Prevention Security Services Module (AIP SSM) is the IPS plug-in module in the Cisco ASA 5500 series adaptive security appliance. The adaptive security appliance software integrates firewall, VPN, and intrusion detection and prevention capabilities in a single platform. AIP SSM monitors and performs real-time analysis of network traffic by looking for anomalies and misuse based on an extensive, embedded signature library. When AIP SSM detects unauthorized activity, it can terminate the specific connection, permanently block the attacking host, log the incident, and send an alert to the device manager. There are three models of AIP SSM: • ASA-SSM-AIP-10-K9 - Supports 150 Mbps of IPS throughput when installed in ASA 5510 - Supports 225 Mbps of IPS throughput when installed in ASA 5520 1-22 Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Appliance and Module Installation Guide for IPS 7.0 OL-18504-01