Installing Idsm-2 - Cisco IPS-4240-K9 - Intrusion Protection Sys 4240 Installation Manual

Chapter 7

Installing IDSM-2

The Catalyst 6006 and 6506 switch chassis each have six slots. The Catalyst 6009 and 6509 switch
chassis each have nine slots. The Catalyst 6513 switch chassis has 13 slots. You can install IDSM-2 in
the following ways:
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Caution Install module filler plates (blank module carriers) in the empty slots to maintain consistent airflow
through the switch chassis.
IDSM-2 works with any supervisor engine using SPAN, but the copy capture feature with security
Note
VACLs requires that the supervisor engine has the PFC or the MSFC option.
Installing IDSM-2
To install IDSM-2 in the Catalyst 6500 series switch, follow these steps:
Make sure that you take necessary ESD precautions.
Step 1
Warning During this procedure, wear grounding wrist straps to avoid ESD damage to the card. Do not touch the
backplane with your hand or any metal tool, or you could shock yourself.
For more information, see
Step 2 Choose a slot for IDSM-2.
Note
Step 3 Remove the installation screws (use a screwdriver, if necessary) that secure the filler plate to the desired
slot.
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You can install IDSM-2 in any slot that is not used by the supervisor engine.
You can install up to eight IDSM-2s in a single chassis.
Site and Safety Guidelines, page
You can install IDSM-2 in any slot that is not reserved for a supervisor engine or other module.
Refer to your switch documentation for information about which slots are reserved for the
supervisor engine or other modules.
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