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Cisco Intrusion Prevention System Sensor CLI Configuration Guide for IPS 7.2
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Chapter 3 Setting Up the Sensor
Installing the License Key
Service Programs for IPS Products
You must have a Cisco Services for IPS service contract for any IPS product so that you can download
a license key and obtain the latest IPS signature updates. If you have a direct relationship with Cisco
Systems, contact your account manager or service account manager to purchase the Cisco Services for
IPS service contract. If you do not have a direct relationship with Cisco Systems, you can purchase the
service account from a one-tier or two-tier partner.
When you purchase the following IPS products you must also purchase a Cisco Services for IPS service
contract:
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IPS 4345
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IPS 4345-DC
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IPS 4360
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IPS 4510
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IPS 4520
When you purchase an ASA 5500 series adaptive security appliance product that does not contain IPS,
you must purchase a SMARTnet contract.
Note
SMARTnet provides operating system updates, access to Cisco.com, access to TAC, and hardware
replacement NBD on site.
When you purchase an ASA 5500 series adaptive security appliance product that ships with an IPS
module installed, or if you purchase one to add to your ASA 5500 series adaptive security appliance
product, you must purchase the Cisco Services for IPS service contract.
Note
Cisco Services for IPS provides IPS signature updates, operating system updates, access to Cisco.com,
access to TAC, and hardware replacement NBD on site.
For example, if you purchase an ASA 5585-X and then later want to add IPS and purchase an
ASA-IPS10-K9, you must now purchase the Cisco Services for IPS service contract. After you have the
Cisco Services for IPS service contract, you must also have your product serial number to apply for the
license key.
Caution
If you ever send your product for RMA, the serial number changes. You must then get a new license key
for the new serial number.
Obtaining and Installing the License Key
Note
You cannot install an older license key over a newer license key.