Checkpoint 21400 VSX G-50 User manual

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

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Important Information
Latest Software
We recommend that you install the most recent software release to stay up-to-date with the latest functional
improvements, stability fixes, security enhancements and protection against new and evolving attacks.
Latest Documentation
The latest version of this document is at:
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Revision History
Date
Description
24 November 2011
Added Confirming the Build Numbers (on page 14)
9 October 2011
First release of this document
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Welcome
Health and Safety Information Page 4
Health and Safety Information
Note - The Check Point Check Point 21400 VSX correlate with the following model
numbers for certification purposes: G50.
Read the following warnings before setting up or using the appliance.
Warning - Do not block air vents. A minimum 1/2-inch clearance is required.
To prevent damage to any system board, it is important to handle it with care. The following measures are
generally sufficient to protect your equipment from static electricity discharge:
When handling the board, to use a grounded wrist strap designed for static discharge elimination.
Touch a grounded metal object before removing the board from the antistatic bag.
Handle the board by its edges only. Do not touch its components, peripheral chips, memory modules or
gold contacts.
When handling processor chips or memory modules, avoid touching their pins or gold edge fingers.
Restore the communications appliance system board and peripherals back into the antistatic bag when
they are not in use or not installed in the chassis. Some circuitry on the system board can continue
operating even though the power is switched off.
Under no circumstances should the lithium battery cell used to power the real-time clock be allowed to
short. The battery cell may heat up under these conditions and present a burn hazard.
Warning - DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY
REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE
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
cables or install or remove any system board components. Failure to do this can result in personnel
injury or equipment damage.
Avoid short-circuiting the lithium battery; this can cause it to superheat and cause burns if touched.
Do not operate the processor without a thermal solution. Damage to the processor can occur in
seconds.
CLASS 1 LASER PRODUCT. A TOTALLY ENCLOSED LASER SYSTEM CONTAINING A CLASS 1
LASER.
For California:
Perchlorate Material - special handling may apply. See http://www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardouswaste/perchlorate
The foregoing notice is provided in accordance with California Code of Regulations Title 22, Division 4.5,
Chapter 33. Best Management Practices for Perchlorate Materials. This product, part, or both may include a
lithium manganese dioxide battery which contains a perchlorate substance.
WARNING:
Handling the cord on this product will expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to
cause cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
Information to user:
The user's manual or instruction manual for an intentional or unintentional radiator shall caution the user that
changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate the equipment. In cases where the manual is provided only in a form other than
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Welcome
Health and Safety Information Page 5
included in the manual in that alternative form, provided the user can reasonably be expected to have the
capability to access information in that form.
Product Disposal
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your
other household waste. Instead, it 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 and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve
natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the
environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please
contact your local city office or your household waste disposal service.

Contents
Important Information.............................................................................................3
Health and Safety Information ...............................................................................4
Introduction.............................................................................................................7
Welcome............................................................................................................. 7
Overview of Check Point 21400 VSX .................................................................. 7
VSX Overview..................................................................................................... 7
Important Solutions.............................................................................................. 8
Shipping Carton Contents.................................................................................... 8
Mounting the Appliance in a Rack.......................................................................10
Configuring Check Point 21400 VSX...................................................................11
Powering On.......................................................................................................11
Initial Configuration.............................................................................................12
Logging in for the First Time ..........................................................................12
Configuring the Management Interface..........................................................12
Setting Network and Time/Date Properties....................................................13
Selecting Cluster Options ..............................................................................13
Completing the Configuration.........................................................................14
Confirming the Build Numbers............................................................................14
Check Point 21400 VSX Front and 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
Customer Replaceable Parts ...............................................................................20
Installing and Removing Line Cards...................................................................20
Installing and Removing Transceivers................................................................21
Installing and Removing Power Supplies............................................................22
Installing and Removing Hard Disks...................................................................23
Hard Disk Drives RAID Monitoring.................................................................24
Installing and Removing Memory........................................................................25
Installing and Removing Cooling Fans................................................................28
Installing and Removing the System Board Battery............................................29
Installing and Removing a LOM Card.................................................................30
VSX Appliance Recovery......................................................................................32
Registration and Support.....................................................................................33
Registration........................................................................................................33
Support...............................................................................................................33
Where To From Here?........................................................................................33
Compliance Information.......................................................................................34
Declaration of Conformity...................................................................................34

Page 7
Chapter 1
Introduction
In This Chapter
Welcome 7
Overview of Check Point 21400 VSX 7
VSX Overview 7
Important Solutions 8
Shipping Carton Contents 8
Welcome
Thank you for choosing Check Point 21400 VSX. We hope that you will be satisfied with this system and our
support services. Check Point products provide your business with the most up to date and secure solutions
available today.
Check Point also delivers worldwide technical services including educational, professional and support
services through a network of Authorized Training Centers, Certified Support Partners and Check Point
technical support personnel to ensure that you get the most out of your security investment.
For additional information on the Internet Security Product Suite and other security solutions, refer to the
Check Point Web site (http://www.checkpoint.com). For additional technical information about Check Point
products, consult the Check Point Support Center (http://supportcenter.checkpoint.com).
Welcome to the Check Point family. We look forward to meeting all of your current and future network,
application and management security needs.
Overview of Check Point 21400 VSX
The Check Point 21400 VSX model is ideally 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 Check Point 21400 VSX model is highly modular, for greater scalability and flexibility. Up to 36 I/O ports
are available with the optional 12x1GbE copper and fiber (SFP) Network Interface Cards. For 10GbE
network connectivity, an optional 4x10GbE fiber (SFP+) module is also available. This makes the Check
Point 21400 VSX ideal for demanding network environments, and for securing many different networks.
The Check Point 21400 VSX model delivers high serviceability and redundancy for components such as the
hot-swappable dual power-supplies and the hot-swappable dual hard-disk drive with RAID support.
Accessories include NICs, memory upgrades and a Light-Out Management (LOM) card module for out-of-
band management.
VSX Overview
The VSX (Virtual System eXtension) appliance is a security and VPN solution, designed to meet the
demands of large-scale environments. Based on the proven security of Security Gateway, VSX provides
comprehensive protection for multiple networks or VLANs within complex infrastructures. It securely
connects them to shared resources such as the Internet and DMZs, and allows them to safely interact with
each other. VSX is supported by IPS, which provide up-to-date preemptive security.

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:
Combines Virtual Firewall, VPN, and IPS
Consolidates Security Gateways Onto a Single Hardware Platform
Includes Virtualized Networking Components- 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
Flexible Virtual Network Design
IPS Services Updates
URL Filtering
This document provides:
A brief overview of essential VSX concepts and features
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
For more information about R67.10 VSX, go to the Check Point R67.10 VSX Home Page
(http://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/solutions?id=sk65291).
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
1 1GbE copper line card, 12 port (for Sync, Management
or Data)
2 front-facing slots for optional line cards
12 GB dynamic RAM
2 hard disk drives with RAID
2 power supplies
Full complement of fans (quantity 5)
Rack mounting accessories
Hardware mounting kit

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

Page 10
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=12318).

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Chapter 3
Configuring Check Point 21400 VSX
The workflow for configuring Check Point 21400 VSX is:
1. Mount the Check Point 21400 VSX in the rack.
2. Connect the cables and power on.
3. Use the First Time Wizard to configure the appliance.
4. Configure VSX in SmartDashboard and install a policy.
Note - Check Point 21400 VSX must be managed by a Security Management Server
or Multi-Domain Security Management as described in the VSX NGX R67
Administration Guide
(http://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/documentation_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 On
To power on Check Point 21400 VSX:
1. Connect the power cable.
2. On the rear panel, turn on the Power button to start the appliance.
Note -When a power supply fails or is not connected to the outlet, an
alarm sounds continuously. If you hear the alarm, replace the faulty
power supply immediately, and connect the new unit to an A/C outlet.
3. After the appliance initializes and boots. The status of the appliance is displayed on the LCD screen.
The appliance is ready for use when the model number is displayed.

Initial Configuration
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Initial Configuration
Logging in for the First Time
Check Point 21400 VSX includes a First Time Wizard to help you configure the initial settings for the
appliance.
To log in and start the First Time Wizard:
1. Connect to the appliance’s Serial console using the RJ45/D subminiature cable.
2. Connect the serial cable, RJ45/D subminiature, to the serial console port on the appliance.
3. In a terminal emulation program, configure these serial console settings:
Speed: 9600
Data bits: 8
Parity: None
Stop bit: 1
4. Log 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 password.
c) Follow the on-screen instructions and change the expert mode password.
7. Run sysconfig to configure the appliance for the first time.
The Welcome window opens.
8. Type n.
The Network Configuration window opens.
9. Use the menus and windows to set the Host Name, Domain Name, and Domain Name Servers.
10. Enter n.
The Network Connections window opens.
Configuring the Management Interface
Use the Network Configuration window to configure the parameters of the Management interface.
To configure the Management interface settings:
1. In the Network Configuration window, enter 4.

Initial Configuration
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The Network Connections window opens.
2. Enter 2.
The Configure connection window opens.
3. Enter the number to select the Mgmt interface.
The Choose Mgmt item to configure window opens.
4. Enter 1.
The Change IP settings window opens.
5. Enter an IP address, network mask, and broadcast address for the Management interface.
6. Enter etwice to return to the Network Configuration window.
7. Enter 5.
The Routing window opens.
8. Enter 1.
The Set Default Gateway window opens.
9. Enter the parameters for the 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 system time and date:
1. In the Time and Date Configuration window, set the time zone, date, and local time.
2. Enter nto continue.
3. Enter nagain and continue with the Check Point Configuration Program.
4. Read the license agreement.
5. Enter y.
The Cluster Options window opens.
Selecting Cluster Options
You can configure the VSX appliance to work with clusters of virtual systems.
To configure VSX clustering features:
1. Configure VSX clustering features.
Enter yto enable and configure VSX clustering.
Enter n to skip VSX clustering configuration. Skip step 2.

Confirming the Build Numbers
Configuring Check Point 21400 VSX Page 14
2. Configure the Per Virtual System State. This feature is required for the Virtual System Load Sharing
(VSLS).
Enter y when prompted to enable this feature.
If you do not intend to use these features, enter n.
Note - You can use the cpconfig CLI command to change the VSX clustering
settings.
Completing the Configuration
Complete the last steps of the First Time Wizard. The appliance reboots and is configured according to your
settings. To use the VSX appliance, you must configure and install a security policy according to the VSX
NGX R67 Administration Guide
(http://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/documentation_download?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
management server.
3. If VSX clustering features are enabled, you can enable ClusterXL for Active/Standby Bridge Mode.
4. Enter y to reboot the appliance.
Confirming the Build Numbers
Confirm that the system has the most recent build numbers. Run these CLI commands to display the build
number for these products.
Product
Command
VSX Appliance Build
SecurePlatform
VSX
ver
This is Check Point SecurePlatform Pro VSX
NGX R67.10 Build 012.
Dynamic Routing
gated_ver
650000001
VSX
fw ver -k
This is Check Point VPN-1 VSX NGX R67.10 -
build 006.
kernel: NGX R67.10 - Build 006.
Performance Pack
sim ver -k
This is Check Point Performance Pack
version: NGX R67.10 - build 003.
Kernel version: NGX R67.10 - Build 003.

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Chapter 4
Check Point 21400 VSX Front and
Rear Panel
This chapter describes the Check Point 21400 VSX front and rear panel
In This Chapter
Check Point 21400 VSX Front Panel 15
Check Point 21400 VSX Rear Panel 19
Check Point 21400 VSX Front Panel
Item
Description
1
System LEDs (System 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, and DiskID 1 is the bottom disk.
5
Hard disk power and activity LEDs.
6
Three slots for Ethernet interface line cards.
7
Console port - for a serial connection to the appliance using a terminal emulation
program such as HyperTerminal.
8
LOM (Light Out Management) port for the optional LOM card.

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Item
Description
9
Management connection port - for an Ethernet connection to a remote
management computer.
10
USB ports.
Check Point 21400 VSX Front Panel LEDS
Item
Description
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
ON (Green) - HDD Activity
4
Hard disk drive (HDD) Activity.
OFF - No HDD Activity
ON (Amber) - HDD Activity
5
Hard disk drive (HDD) Power.
OFF –HDD Power off
ON (Green) –HDD Power on
6
Link
OFF - No Link
ON (Green) - Link
7
Activity
OFF - No Activity
Slow Blink (Amber) - Activity

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Managing Check Point 21400 VSX Using the LCD Panel
The appliance has an LCD panel that you can use to do basic management operations. You can enable
DHCP. You can configure the management IP address, netmask, and default gateway of the appliance. You
can reboot the appliance.
Menu Options
Menu
Sub-menu
Purpose
Network
Set Internal 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 the appliance
LCD Panel Keys
To
Press
Enter the main menu
Enter
Navigate the menu
or
Select a menu option
Enter
Go back to previous
menu
ESC
When Entering an IP Address
To
Press
Move to the next digit
Enter
Move back to the
previous digit
ESC
Approve the change
Enter when the cursor is located on the last digit
Cancel the IP change
ESC when the cursor is located on the first digit
Change current digit
or

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Check Point 21400 VSX Front and Rear Panel Page 18
Line Cards
The Check Point 21400 VSX front panel has three slots for cold-swappable Line Cards (also known as
Network interface Cards (NICs)).
Supported Line Cards
These Line Cards are available:
Item
Line Card
Description
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)
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
Copper
Yellow
3
1GbE Copper
Line Card, 12
port
12 port 1000BaseT PCI-e
line card
None
None
Line Card Slot and Port Numbering
Line Card slots are numbered from 1 to 3, top to bottom. Slot 1 = top, slot 2 = middle, slot 3 = bottom.
The Line Card ports are numbered from 1, left to right. For example, in a 12-port card, the slots are
numbered 1 to 12, left to right.
Line Card LEDs
Item
Description
4
Activity
OFF - No Activity
Slow Blink (Amber) - Activity

Check Point 21400 VSX Rear Panel
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Item
Description
5
Link
OFF - No Link
ON (Green) - Link
6
Link
OFF - No Link
ON (Green) - 10Mbps or 1Gbps Link
ON (Amber) - 100Mbps Link
Check Point 21400 VSX Rear Panel
Item
Description
1
2 redundant, hot-swappable AC power supplies. Each power supply connects to an
electric outlet.
2
LED indicator for power supply, one for each power supply:
OFF —power off
ON (Green) —power on.
3
Main power switch.
4
Power supply alarm suppression 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. Each cooling fan operates
independently of the others, providing redundancy in the event of failure.
7
Fan grille retaining screw
8
The fans are redundant pairs. They are numbered from right to left: 1A/B, 2A/B, 3A/B,
4A/B, 5A/B.
9
Extraction handles and retaining thumb screws for the bottom tray (that contains the
system board) and the top tray (for an ADP Service module). There are also extraction
handles and retaining screws on the right.
10
Accelerated Data Path (ADP) service module tray, behind the grille.

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Chapter 5
Customer Replaceable Parts
For maximum availability and easy maintenance, the appliance has many customer replaceable parts.
Important - customers are prohibited by warranty and support agreements from changing
any parts or altering the hardware in any way except as noted below, or as directed by
Check Point technical support.
In This Chapter
Installing and Removing Line Cards 20
Installing and Removing Transceivers 21
Installing and Removing Power Supplies 22
Installing and Removing Hard Disks 23
Installing and Removing Memory 25
Installing and Removing 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 installing Line Cards.
There are three Line Card slots in the front of the appliance.
Important - Make sure that you are electromagnetically grounded
when performing these procedures. Static electricity can damage the
appliance.
To remove a Line Card:
1. Turn off the appliance.
2. Loosen the thumb screws on the two sides the Line Card.
3. Squeeze the spring-loaded section of the ejector handle in the direction of the outer edge of the Line
Card, and turn the ejector out. Do this at the same time on the right and the left ejectors.
4. Holding the ejector, pull the Line Card out of the slot.