ips module for ASA

[jeffkushner]

Can someone direct me to the part numbers for the support of the IPS module? Particularly, the software upgrades and signature upgrades?  Do I need a separate contract for the module itself or is that covered by the ASA contract?  thx atgain.

[Scott Fringer]

Jeff;

  AIP-SSM part numbers can be found here:

http://www.cisco.com/en/US/prod/collateral/vpndevc/ps6032/ps6094/ps6120/ps6825/product_data_sheet0900aecd80404916.html

  From that link:

Cisco Services for IPS

Cisco Services  for IPS provides hardware and software support, operating system and  application updates, access to Cisco security engineering specialists,  and timely alerts about late-breaking viruses, worms, and other threats.  It features:

•  Signature file updates and alerts

•  Registered access to Cisco.com for online tools and technical assistance

•  Access to Cisco Technical Assistance Center

• Cisco  IPS Sensor Software updates

•  Options for advance replacement of failed hardware

  The AIP-SSM requires a separate support contract from the host ASA.

Scott