How to add IPS sensor or IDS blade in Cisco Security Manager

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Core issue

Unable to add IPS sensors or IDS blade in Cisco Security Manager.

Resolution

In Cisco Security Manager, you cannot add devices directly to the IPS Management Center. Instead, you must first add the device to Security Manager, then perform a re-import from the IPS Management Center. Complete the steps in the procedure described:

1. In Security Manager, choose File > New Device, then select one of these options in the New Device wizard:   
   • Add New Device. Choose Device Type > Security and VPN > Cisco IPS 4200 Series Sensors in order to choose the appropriate sensor.
     
            
   • Add Device from DCR, if the device is already configured in the DCR.
     
     You cannot use the Add Device from Network or Add from Configuration File options.      
      
2. Choose Tools > IPS Manager in order to launch the IPS Management Center. When you use Security Manager 3.0.1, you must use the IPS Management Center in order to manage IPS sensors.
   
      
3. Choose Devices > Sensor.
   
      
4. Select the IPS sensor that you added in step 1, then click Re-Import. You can now manage the sensor.
      

In order to add IDS blades, choose Cisco Interfaces Modules > Cisco Service Modules.

Refer to the IPS section of FAQs and Troubleshooting Guide for Cisco Security Manager 3.x for more information.