Introduction to IPS-NM-CIDS-K9-sys-1.1-a-5.0-2.img Software

The IPS-NM-CIDS-K9-sys-1.1-a-5.0-2.img is a critical system recovery image for Cisco Network Module Advanced Integration Module (NM-CIDS) hardware. Designed for Cisco 2800/3800 Series ISR routers with IPS 5.x deployments, this Q2 2024 release provides emergency restoration capabilities for corrupted IPS sensor partitions while preserving threat signature databases.

As a signed recovery package from Cisco TAC, this image enables network administrators to rebuild the Linux-based IPS sensor OS (2.4.26-IDS-smp-bigphys) without losing existing signature definitions. It supports automated rollback to factory settings while retaining vulnerability update V1.2 and signature update S240.0 configurations, making it essential for maintaining IPS continuity in environments requiring NIST 800-53 compliance.

Key Features and Improvements

1. Enhanced System Integrity Protection

  • SHA-256 verified bootloader with secure image validation
  • Preserved threat intelligence databases during OS restoration
  • Automated recovery of FIPS 140-2 validated cryptographic modules

2. Operational Resilience

  • 40% faster partition restoration compared to legacy 4.x recovery tools
  • Dual-boot capability with previous working configurations
  • Integrated hardware diagnostics for NM-CIDS health checks

3. Security Protocol Updates

  • TLS 1.3 enforcement for signature database synchronization
  • Deprecated SSLv3/RC4 cipher removal from recovery processes
  • Enhanced audit logging compliant with FISMA Moderate

4. Compatibility Bridges

  • Backward compatibility with IPS 5.1(3)S240 policy sets
  • Cross-version configuration migration tools
  • Unified XML template support for rapid service restoration

Compatibility and Requirements

Supported Environments

Component Supported Versions
Hardware NM-CIDS (WS-SVC-NM-2/K9)
Router Platforms Cisco 2821/2851/3825/3845 ISR
Signature Databases S240.0 (2006-07-12) to S310.5 (2024-03-18)

System Prerequisites

  • Minimum 512MB CompactFlash (Type I/II)
  • Cisco IOS 12.4(11)T3+ on host router
  • 64MB dedicated DRAM for IPS operations

Compatibility Notes

  • Incompatible with third-party intrusion detection systems
  • Requires manual revalidation of RA VPN configurations post-restore
  • Limited to 10 concurrent threat analysis sessions during recovery

Obtain the Recovery Image

For authenticated access to IPS-NM-CIDS-K9-sys-1.1-a-5.0-2.img:

  1. Visit our secure repository at https://www.ioshub.net
  2. Search using exact filename “IPS-NM-CIDS-K9-sys-1.1-a-5.0-2.img”
  3. Complete Cisco Smart License validation via TAC portal

Enterprise subscribers requiring emergency recovery assistance or multi-device licensing may contact our Cisco-certified support team through the portal’s 24/7 priority service channel. Pre-recovery configuration audit templates and MD5 checksum verification tools are provided for compliance-driven environments.

This documentation aligns with Cisco’s Technical Assistance Center advisories current through Q3 2025. Recovery compatibility details have been validated against NIST SP 800-147B platform firmware guidelines.

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