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Installing Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Appliances and Modules 5.0
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Installing NM-CIDS
This chapter lists the software and hardware requirements of NM-CIDS, and describes how to install and
remove it.
Note
In Cisco IOS documentation, NM-CIDS is referred to as the Cisco IDS network module.
Note
NM-CIDS does not support inline (IPS) mode. It can only be configured for promiscuous (IDS) mode.
This chapter contains the following sections:
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Specifications, page 8-1
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Software and Hardware Requirements, page 8-2
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Hardware Architecture, page 8-3
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Front Panel Features, page 8-4
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Interfaces, page 8-4
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Installation and Removal Instructions, page 8-5
Specifications
Table 8-1
lists the specifications for NM-CIDS.
Table 8-1
NM-CIDS Specifications
Specification
Description
Dimensions (H x W x D)
1.55 x 7.10 x 7.2 in. (3.9 x 18.0 x 19.3 cm)
Weight
1.5 lb (0.7 kg) (maximum)
Operating temperature
+32° to +104°F (+0° to +40°C)
Nonoperating temperature
–40° to +185°F (–40° to +85°C)
Humidity
5% to 95% noncondensing
Operating altitude
0 to 10,000 ft (0 to 3,000 m)