Check Point IP690 - Flash Based Sys, Installation Manual

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Installing and Replacing Components Other than Network Interface Cards (NICs) and Accelerated Data Path
78 Check Point IP690 Security Platform Installation Guide
Replacing the Compact Flash Memory Card
The compact flash memory card stores the Check Point IPSO operating system and the boot
manager program. Use the internal compact flash to boot the system and install the IPSO
operating system on the compact flash memory card. The compact flash memory card is located
on the motherboard in a slot in front of the hard-disk drive (slot B).
Figure 20 shows the location of the compact flash memory card.
Figure 20 Compact Flash Memory Card Slot
Caution
To protect the appliance and the compact flash memory from electrostatic discharge
damage, make sure you are properly grounded before you touch these components.
Use a grounding wrist strap and follow the instructions provided with the wrist strap
before you handle the components or open the appliance. If you do not have a
grounding wrist strap, make sure you are properly grounded before you touch any
electronic component.
You must perform an orderly shutdown of the appliance and turn the power off whenever you
remove the chassis tray assembly to service internal components.
Caution
You risk damage to the appliance or loss of data if you do not use the following
procedure when you replace the compact flash memory.
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