The Cisco WS-SVC-IDSM2 Intrusion Detection System Module is a dedicated IDSM-2 service module for Cisco Catalyst 6500 Series switches, providing integrated intrusion detection directly on the switch fabric. It draws 2.50 A at 42 V and is listed as Intrusion Detection System Module 2 with product ID WS-SVC-IDSM2-K9, delivering Cisco IDS functionality with CEF256 support. Minimum software requirements vary by Supervisor Engine, with hardware notes citing a minimum of 12.2(17d)SXB for Supervisor Engine 2, and Cisco’s retirement notice confirming the IDSM-2 module is end-of-sale and end-of-life (availability through refurbished channels).
