This procedure will detail the steps involved in upgrading the software on a Cisco WS-SVC-IDSM-2 using a Cisco 6500 or 7600 series switch with a SUP-720 running in native mode.

Run these commands on the switch:

Setup vlan1 and gigabit interface for communications.

config t
interface g5/1
switchport
switchport mode access
switchport access vlan 1
no shutdown

config t
interface vlan1
ip address 172.16.38.240 255.255.0.0
no shut

intrusion-detection module 3 management-port access-vlan 1

ping 172.16.38.10 (ftp server address)

Boot the IDSM-2 into maintenance mode.

session slot 3 processor 1

login as guest/cisco

clear ip
ip address 172.16.38.241 255.255.0.0
(ping your ftp server here)
upgrade ftp://addressofftp/pub/WS-SVC-IDSM2-K9-sys-1.1-a-5.1-4.bin.gz --install
exit to switch

From switch:
hw-module module 3 reset hdd:1

You are done!