While the reason for me getting involved with this ASA 5510 module is of less interest (client was getting notification message ” LogServer has recently stopped on InterScan for CSC SSM” , more about that at the end of the post) , the module itself looks cute , so I bring here some output to give you a taste what it is.
- General status of the module from ASA CLI prompt.

See that some traffic actually gets redirected to the module.
policy-map global_policy
class inspection_default
inspect dns preset_dns_map
inspect ftp
inspect h323 h225
inspect h323 ras
inspect rsh
inspect rtsp
inspect esmtp
inspect sqlnet
inspect skinny
inspect sunrpc
inspect xdmcp
inspect sip
inspect netbios
inspect tftp
inspect ip-options
class global-class
csc fail-open

Class-map: global-class
CSC: packet sent 324010194
CSC: packet received 359600712

Getting details from the Service Module, please wait…
ASA 5500 Series Content Security Services Module-10
Model: ASA-SSM-CSC-10-K9
Hardware version: 1.0
Serial Number: JAF777777
Firmware version: 1.0(11)5
Software version: CSC SSM 6.3.1172.4
MAC Address Range: c333.7333.b333 to c333.7333.b333
App. name: CSC SSM
App. Status: Up
App. Status Desc: CSC SSM scan services are available
App. version: 6.3.1172.4
Data plane Status: Up
Status: Up
HTTP Service: Up
Mail Service: Up
FTP Service: Up
Activated: Yes
Mgmt IP addr: 192.168.21.119
Mgmt web port: 8443

Mod Card Type Model Serial No.
— ——————————————– —————— ———–
0 ASA 5510 Adaptive Security Appliance ASA5510 JMX333333
1 ASA 5500 Series Content Security Services Mo ASA-SSM-CSC-10-K9 JAF333333

Mod MAC Address Range Hw Version Fw Version Sw Version
— ——————————— ———— ———— —————
0 3333.3333.3333 to 3333.3333.3333 2.0 1.0(11)5 8.2(3)
1 3333.3333.3333 to 3333.3333.3333 1.0 1.0(11)5 CSC SSM 6.3.1172.4

Mod SSM Application Name Status SSM Application Version
— —————————— —————- ————————–
1 CSC SSM Up 6.3.1172.4

Mod Status Data Plane Status Compatibility
— —————— ——————— ————-
0 Up Sys Not Applicable
1 Up Up

- Now let’s enter the module itself

Opening command session with slot 1.
Connected to slot 1. Escape character sequence is ‘CTRL-^X’.

login: cisco
Password:
***NOTICE***
This product contains cryptographic features and is subject to United States
and local country laws governing import, export, transfer and use. Delivery
of Cisco cryptographic products does not imply third-party authority to import,
export, distribute or use encryption. Importers, exporters, distributors and
users are responsible for compliance with U.S. and local country laws. By using
this product you agree to comply with applicable laws and regulations. If you
are unable to comply with U.S. and local laws, return this product immediately.

A summary of U.S. laws governing Cisco cryptographic products may be found at:

http://www.cisco.com/wwl/export/crypto/tool/stqrg.html

If you require further assistance please contact us by sending email to
export@cisco.com.
Trend Micro InterScan for Cisco CSC SSM Setup Main Menu
———————————————————————

1. Network Settings
2. Date/Time Settings
3. Product Information
4. Service Status
5. Password Management
6. Restore Factory Default Settings
7. Troubleshooting Tools
8. Reset Management Port Access Control List
9. Ping
10. Exit …

Enter a number from [1-10]:

- Are all services are actually running ?
Enter a number from [1-10]: 4

Service Status
———————————————————————

The CSC SSM RegServer service is running
The CSC SSM URLFD service is running
The CSC SSM ScanServer service is running
The CSC SSM HTTP service is running
The CSC SSM FTP service is running
The CSC SSM Notification service is running
The CSC SSM Mail service is running
The CSC SSM GUI service is running
The CSC SSM SysMonitor service is running
The CSC SSM Failoverd service is running
The CSC SSM LogServer service is running
The CSC SSM SyslogAdaptor service is running
The CSC SSM Syslog-ng service is running
The CSC SSM TMCM-Agent service is not enabled
- Troubleshooting information is rather overwhelming

Enter a number from [1-7]: 2

Troubleshooting Tools – Show System Information
———————————————————————

1. Show System Information on Screen
2. Upload System Information
3. Return to Troubleshooting Tools Menu

Enter a number [1-3]: 1
++++++++++++++++++++++
Thu Feb 17 08:04:17 IST 2011 (2)

System is : Up

#@ Product Information
Trend Micro InterScan for Cisco CSC SSM
Version: 6.3.1172.4
Upgrade History: 6.3.1172.4
Engineering Build:
SSM Model: SSM-10
SSM S/N: JAF7777777

#@ Scan Engine and Pattern Information
Virus Scan Engine: 9.2.1012 (Updated: 2010-10-14 07:51:11)
Virus Pattern: 7.841.00 (Updated: 2011-02-17 05:51:23)
Spyware/Grayware Pattern: 1.151.00 (Updated: 2011-02-17 06:51:20)
AntiSpam Engine: 6.5.1024 (Updated: 2010-10-14 07:51:54)
AntiSpam Rule: 17960 (Updated: 2011-02-16 16:53:55)
IntelliTrap Pattern: 0.151.00 (Updated: 2011-02-01 09:07:20)
IntelliTrap Exception Pattern: 0.631.00 (Updated: 2011-02-15 08:51:15)

#@ License Information
Product:Base License
License profile host info check OK.
Version:Standard
Activation Code:PX-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Seats:000100
Status:Activated
Expiration date:10/6/2011
Product:Plus License
License profile host info check OK.
Version:Standard
Activation Code:PX-xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Status:Activated
Expiration date:10/6/2011

Daily Node Count: 221
Current Node Count: 85

#@ Kernel Information
Linux ssm 2.6.17.8 #13 PREEMPT Fri Nov 6 06:32:00 PST 2009 i686 unknown

ASDP Driver 1.1(0) is UP:
Total Connection Records: 159623
Connection Records in Use: 156
Free Connection Records: 159467

—— Shared Memory Segments ——–
key shmid owner perms bytes nattch status
0×00003186 4653056 root 666 2621440 1
0×00000000 4456449 root 600 16 2 dest
0×00000000 4620290 root 600 1000000 1 dest
0×00000000 4685827 root 600 1048576 1 dest
0×00000000 4718596 root 600 1048576 1 dest
0×00000000 4325381 isvw 600 24632 22 dest

Continued…