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Summary of Contents for 21400 VSX G-50

Page 1: ...24 November 2011 Getting Started Guide Check Point 21400 VSX R67 10 P N 704712 Models G 50...

Page 2: ...heck Point assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions This publication and features described herein are subject to change without notice RESTRICTED RIGHTS LEGEND Use duplication or disclosure...

Page 3: ...ckpoint com documentation_download ID 12528 For additional technical information visit the Check Point Support Center http supportcenter checkpoint com Revision History Date Description 24 November 20...

Page 4: ...RECOMMENDED BY THE MANUFACTURER DISCARD USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE MANUFACTURER S INSTRUCTIONS Disconnect the system board power supply from its power source before you connect or disconnect cabl...

Page 5: ...is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection an...

Page 6: ...Rear Panel 15 Check Point 21400 VSX Front Panel 15 Check Point 21400 VSX Front Panel LEDS 16 Managing Check Point 21400 VSX Using the LCD Panel 17 Line Cards 18 Check Point 21400 VSX Rear Panel 19 Cu...

Page 7: ...ally suited for securing medium to large data center environments and high end enterprise networks The Check Point 21400 VSX model is purpose built Security Gateways in a compact 2U form factor The Ch...

Page 8: ...ents Virtual routers Virtual switches Virtual cabling Wire Speed Security for Gigabit Networks High Availability with Linear Growth Clustering Bridge Mode Support for Transparent Internal Firewalls Fl...

Page 9: ...Shipping Carton Contents Introduction Page 9 Item Description Cables 2 power cords Documentation Getting Started Guide User License Agreement...

Page 10: ...0 Chapter 2 Mounting the Appliance in a Rack To learn how to mount the Check Point 21400 VSX in the rack see the 21000 Appliances Rack Mounting Guide http supportcenter checkpoint com file_download id...

Page 11: ...ntation_download ID 10165 Security Management Server is not installed locally on Check Point 21400 VSX In This Chapter Powering On 11 Initial Configuration 12 Confirming the Build Numbers 14 Powering...

Page 12: ...g in for the first time using admin as the default username and password 5 Follow the on screen instructions and change the password 6 Log in to expert mode a Enter expert b Enter the new admin passwo...

Page 13: ...default gateway of the network 10 Enter e twice to return to the Network Configuration menu 11 Enter n The Time and Date Configuration window opens Setting Network and Time Date Properties To set the...

Page 14: ...d ID 10165 To complete the First Time Wizard and reboot the appliance 1 You can add a license 2 Enter and confirm a SIC activation key This key establishes SIC trust between the gateway and the manage...

Page 15: ...ystem power system status and hard disk activity 2 LCD display screen 3 Keypad for LCD screen 4 2 Hard disk drives When monitoring the disks using the raid_diagnostic command DiskID 0 is the top disk...

Page 16: ...escription 1 System Power OFF System power off ON Green System power on 2 System Status Green System OK Orange Alarm for voltage temperature or fan 3 Hard disk drive HDD Activity OFF No HDD Activity O...

Page 17: ...ernal IP or Set Mgmt IP Set the management interface IP address Set Netmask Set the management interface network mask Set Default GW Set the management interface default gateway System Reboot Reboot t...

Page 18: ...optic short range Black Fiber optic long range Blue 2 1GbE SFP Line Card 12 Port 12 port 1Gb Ethernet PCI e line card for SFP transceivers Fiber optic short range Black Fiber optic long range Blue Co...

Page 19: ...button When a power supply fails or is not connected to the outlet an alarm sounds continuously Press here to turn off the alarm 5 Grounding plug 6 5 replaceable CPU cooling fans behind the grille Eac...

Page 20: ...Cooling Fans 28 Installing and Removing the System Board Battery 29 Installing and Removing a LOM Card 30 Installing and Removing Line Cards This section presents the procedures for removing and insta...

Page 21: ...scription Supported Transceivers Latch Lever Color 1 10GbE SFP Line Card 4 Port 10 Gb Ethernet PCI e line card for SFP transceivers Fiber optic short range Beige Fiber optic long range Blue 2 1GbE SFP...

Page 22: ...2 Turn the transceiver latch lever down to secure the transceiver in the Line Card 3 Insert a correct interface cable into the transceiver To remove a transceiver 1 Remove the cable 2 Release the tran...

Page 23: ...power supply unit To prevent damaging the power supply do not pull on the retaining screw power cord clip or any other part of the unit 4 If the alarm sounds press the red Alarm Off button to the righ...

Page 24: ...to the slot 2 Turn the ejector handle to the closed position 3 Press on the hard disk drive until it sits in its connector To do this apply pressure at the same time on the Right side of the bezel usi...

Page 25: ...tatus of the disks Using SNMP set up SNMP traps to send information about the RAID Use OID 1 3 6 1 4 1 2620 1 6 7 7 To Hot Swap a disk Important Make sure that at least one fully synchronized disk is...

Page 26: ...To add or replace DIMMs 1 Power down the appliance and remove the lower tray a Use the CLI to shut down the appliance b Press the power switch at the rear of the appliance to turn off power to the ap...

Page 27: ...ition The top of the DIMM is smooth The bottom edge has two different length sets of contacts which connect to the slots on the socket Be sure the contacts and slots are correctly aligned before you i...

Page 28: ...e can overheat if they are not cooled even for a short period of time If you replace a failed fan unit and do not completely remove power to the appliance do not let the appliance run without a fan un...

Page 29: ...Replace the battery only with the same or equivalent type that the manufacturer recommends Dispose of used batteries according to the manufacturer s instructions Warning Make certain that you removed...

Page 30: ...nce 6 Reset the appliance date and time information using the CLI It is necessary to do this because the battery keeps the date and time when you shut down the appliance Installing and Removing a LOM...

Page 31: ...a Move the system board tray into the appliance until it clicks into position b Refasten the two retaining screws for the lower tray c Connect the power cords to the appliance d Press the power switc...

Page 32: ...u see the message You may safely reboot your system reboot the appliance manually using the master power button Turn the appliance off and disconnect the USB CD ROM DVD ROM After several seconds press...

Page 33: ...nformation about Check Point products consult the Check Point Support Center http supportcenter checkpoint com Where To From Here You have now learned the basics that you need to get started The next...

Page 34: ...e following Product Specifications EMC FCC 47 CFR Part 15 Class A Information Technology Equipment Radio Disturbance Characteristics VCCI V 3 Class A Information Technology Equipment Radio Disturbance...

Page 35: ...e product herewith complies with the requirements of the EU Directive 2006 95 EC and the EMC Directive 2004 108 EC Date and Place of issue July 2011 Tel Aviv Israel FCC Notice US This equipment has be...

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