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Important Solutions
Introduction Page 8
VSX incorporates the same patented Stateful Inspection and Application Intelligence technologies used in
the Check Point Security Gateway product line. It runs on high speed platforms (known as VSX Gateways)
to deliver superior performance in high-bandwidth environments. Administrators manage VSX via a Security
Management server or a Multi-Domain Security Management, delivering a unified management architecture
that supports enterprises and service providers.
A VSX gateway contains a complete set of virtual devices that function as physical network components,
such as Security Gateways, routers, switches, interfaces, and even network cables. Centrally managed, and
incorporating key network resources internally, VSX allows businesses to deploy comprehensive firewall
and VPN functionality, while reducing hardware investment and improving efficiency.
Key Features:
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Combines Virtual Firewall, VPN, and IPS
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Consolidates Security Gateways Onto a Single Hardware Platform
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Includes Virtualized Networking Components- Virtual routers, Virtual switches & Virtual cabling
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Wire-Speed Security for Gigabit Networks
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High Availability with Linear Growth Clustering
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Bridge Mode Support for Transparent Internal Firewalls
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Flexible Virtual Network Design
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IPS Services Updates
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URL Filtering
This document provides:
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A brief overview of essential VSX concepts and features
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A step by step guide to getting VSX up and running
Note - Screen shots in this guide may apply only to the highest model to which this guide
applies.
Important Solutions
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For more information about R67.10 VSX, go to the Check Point R67.10 VSX Home Page
(
http://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/solutions?id=sk65291 ).
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For a list of open issues, see the Known Limitations
(
http://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/solutions?id=sk65292 ).

For a list of closed issues, see the Resolved Issues
(
http://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/solutions?id=sk65293 ).
Shipping Carton Contents
Item Description
Check Point 21400 VSX A single VSX appliance
Check Point 21400 VSX
components
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1 1GbE copper line card, 12 port (for Sync, Management
or Data)
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2 front-facing slots for optional line cards
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12 GB dynamic RAM
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2 hard disk drives with RAID
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2 power supplies
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Full complement of fans (quantity 5)
Rack mounting accessories Hardware mounting kit