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ACSEI configuration
This chapter includes these sections:
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Introduction to ACSEI
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ACSEI server configuration (switch)
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ACSEI client configuring (OAP card)
Introduction to ACSEI
As a private protocol, ACSEI provides a method for exchanging information between ACFP clients and
ACFP server. It well supports Application Control Forwarding Protocol (ACFP) collaboration, ensuring
valid information interaction between the ACFP clients and the ACFP server, so that the ACFP server and
clients can cooperate to run a service.
As a supporting protocol of ACFP, ACSEI also has two entities: server and client.
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ACSEI server is integrated into the software system of the switch and is supported by the switch.
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ACSEI client is integrated into the software system of the OAP card. In this way it is a function
supported by the OAP card.
NOTE:
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ACFP is designed based on the Open Application Architecture (OAA). The collaborating IDS (Intrusion
Detection System) cards or IDS devices serve as the ACFP clients which run applications of other vendors
and support the IPS (Intrusion Prevention System)/IDS services. For more information about ACFP, see
ACFP configuration in the OAA
Configuration Guide
.
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The open application platform (OAP) is designed for new services. On OAP card runs the operating
system, you can load various service software, such as security, voice, and so on as needed. For more
information about the OAP card, see OAP card configuration in the OAA
Configuration Guide
.
Functions of ACSEI
ACSEI mainly provides the following functions:
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Registration and deregistration of an ACSEI client to the ACSEI server.
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ID assignment. The ACSEI server assigns IDs to ACSEI clients to distinguish between them.
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Mutual monitoring and awareness between an ACSEI client and the ACSEI server.
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Information interaction between the ACSEI server and ACSEI clients, including clock
synchronization.
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Control of the ACSEI clients on the ACSEI server. For example, close an ACSEI client, or restart an
ACSEI client on the ACSEI server.
An ACSEI server can register multiple ACSEI clients. The maximum number of ACSEI clients that an
ACSEI server allows to register is 10.
