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Chapter 54 Configuring the IPS Application on the AIP SSM and SSC
Licensing Requirements for the AIP SSM/SSC
Figure 54-3 Security Contexts and Virtual Sensors
Figure 54-4 shows a single mode adaptive security appliance paired with multiple virtual sensors (in
inline mode); each defined traffic flow goes to a different sensor.
Figure 54-4 Single Mode Security Appliance with Multiple Virtual Sensors
Differences Between the AIP SSM and the AIP SSC
The AIP SSM supports the higher performance requirements of the ASA 5510 and above, while the
AIP SSC is designed for the small office installation of the ASA 5505 adaptive security appliance. The
following features are supported on the AIP SSM, but not on the AIP SSC:
• Virtual sensors
• Anomaly detection
• Unretirement of default retired signatures
Licensing Requirements for the AIP SSM/SSC
The following table shows the licensing requirements for this feature:
Security Appliance
Main System
AIP SSM/SSC
Sensor
1
Context
1
Context
2
Context
3
Sensor
2
251160
Sensor
1
Sensor
2
Sensor
3
Security Appliance
Main System
AIP SSM/SSC
Traffic 1
Traffic 2
Traffic 3
251159