Optional Ssm Setup And Configuration Procedures - Cisco ASA 5510 Quick Start Manual

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Optional SSM Setup and Configuration Procedures

The adaptive security appliance supports optional security service modules (SSMs) that plug into the
chassis and provide additional functionality. This section describes setup and configuration procedures
for the 4GE SSM and the AIP SSM.
4GE SSM Procedures
The 4GE Security Services Module (SSM) has eight Ethernet ports: four 10/100/1000 Mbps, copper,
RJ-45 ports and four 1000 Mbps, small form-factor pluggable (SFP) fiber ports. You can mix the
copper and fiber ports using the same 4GE card.
If you purchased a 4GE SSM, use the procedures in this section to:
Cable the interfaces you want to use.
•
Change the media type setting for any SFP interfaces you want to use.
•
Because the default media type setting is Ethernet, you do not need to change the media type
Note
setting for any Ethernet interfaces you use.
Step 1: Cabling 4GE SSM Interfaces
To cable 4GE SSM interfaces, perform the following steps for each port you want to connect to a
network device:
To connect an RJ-45 (Ethernet) interface to a network device, perform the following steps for
Step 1
each interface:
Locate a yellow Ethernet cable from the accessory kit.
a.
Connect one end of the cable to an Ethernet port on the 4GE SSM.
b.
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