Acsei Configuration; Introduction To Acsei; Functions Of Acsei - 3Com S7906E Configuration Manual

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ACSEI Configuration

When configuring ACSEI, go to these sections for information you are interested in:

Introduction to ACSEI

ACSEI Server Configuration (Switch)
Configuring ACSEI Client (OAP Card)
Introduction to ACSEI
As a private protocol, ACSEI provides a method for exchanging information between ACFP clients and
ACFP server. It well supports Application Control Forwarding Protocol (ACFP) collaboration, ensuring
valid information interaction between the ACFP clients and the ACFP server, so that the ACFP server
and clients can cooperate to run a service.
As a supporting protocol of ACFP, ACSEI also has two entities: server and client.
ACSEI server is integrated into the software system of the switch and is supported by the switch.
ACSEI client is integrated into the software system of the OAP card. In this way it is a function
supported by the OAP card.
ACFP is designed based on the Open Application Architecture (OAA). The collaborating IDS
(Intrusion Detection System) cards or IDS devices serve as the ACFP clients which run
applications of other vendors and support the IPS (Intrusion Prevention System)/IDS services.
Refer to ACFP Configuration in the OAA Volume for details of ACFP.
The open application platform (OAP) is designed for new services. On OAP card runs the operating
system. You can load various service software, such as security, voice, and so on as needed.
Refer to OAP Configuration in the OAA Volume for details of the OAP card.

Functions of ACSEI

ACSEI mainly provides the following functions:
Registration and deregistration of an ACSEI client to the ACSEI server.
ID assignment. The ACSEI server assigns IDs to ACSEI clients to distinguish between them.
Mutual monitoring and awareness between an ACSEI client and the ACSEI server.
Information interaction between the ACSEI server and ACSEI clients, including clock
synchronization.
Control of the ACSEI clients on the ACSEI server. For example, you can close ACSEI client, or
restart ACSEI client on the ACSEI server.
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