Checkpoint TE2000XN User manual

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30 August 2021
INSTALLING AND
REMOVING MEMORY IN
SANDBLAST TE2000XN-
28VM/56VM APPLIANCES

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Table of Contents
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Table of Contents
SandBlast TE2000XN Appliances Installing and Removing Memory 5
Preparing the Appliance 5
About DIMM Sockets 7
DIMM Configuration 8
Removing DIMMs 9
Installing DIMMs 11
Verifying the Memory Configuration 14

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SandBlast TE2000XN Appliances
Installing and Removing Memory
This document applies to TE2000XN-28VM and TE2000XN-56VM Appliances.
Important - We recommend that only experienced personnel install or remove hardware
components. Installing or removing components incorrectly can permanently damage
the appliance.
Preparing the Appliance
Before you start to remove and then install DIMMs, make sure that:
nThe appliance is shut down and you unplug the power cables.
nThe appliance is in a clean environment and on a level surface.
nYou can physically access and open the cover of the appliance.
nYou have the Check Point memory kit.
Important
nTo protect the appliance and the memory modules from electrostatic discharge, make sure that you
are properly grounded before you touch these components.
nFor more information, read the Health and Safety Information in the SandBlast TE2000XN
Appliances Getting Started Guide .
nWe recommend that you use the grounding wrist strap that is included in the memory kit. The
grounding plug on the rear of the appliance provides a chassis grounding point.
Memory Kit Contents
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nMemory DIMMs
nESD grounding strap (anti-static)
To prepare the appliance:
1. Shut down the appliance from the Gaia Portal, CLI, or by pressing and releasing the power switch
quickly.
Note that pressing and holding the power switch is not recommended as it results in a forced and
immediate shut down.
2. Remove the power cords from the appliance.
3. Put on the ESD strap and attach the other end to a grounding point.
4. Loosen the appliance cover screws.
5. Remove the top cover from the appliance.

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To remove the top cover:
1. Unscrew the cover screws (number 2 below).
2. Pull the top cover back in the direction of the arrows.
3. Pull the cover up to remove it completely.
Item Description
1 Appliance cover
2 Appliance cover screws
3 ESD grounding point

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About DIMM Sockets
Item Description
1 Appliance front panel
2 Appliance rear panel
3 DIMM sockets

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The memory sockets are colored blue. In the appliance configuration diagrams note that:
nThe view shown is always from the top
nThe front panel of the appliance is always at the bottom of the diagram
Item Description
Memory socket with DIMM installed
Memory socket without DIMM installed
DIMM Configuration
The TE2000XN appliance has a memory configuration of 128GB: 8 x 16GB.
If necessary, you can remove a faulty DIMMand replace it with a new one. Make sure to replace the new
DIMM in the same DIMMslot used by the faulty DIMM. DIMMs can only be placed in slots as shown in the
diagram.

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Removing DIMMs
Important - The appliance contains sharp metal parts such as the heat sink fin and
bracket that can cause injury or damage the DIMMs.
Make sure that you prepare the appliance before you remove DIMMs. For more information, see "Preparing
the Appliance" on page5 .
To remove DIMMs from the appliance:
1. Remove the power cords from the appliance.
2. Put on the ESD strap and attach the other end to a grounding point.
3. Press the two retaining clips outward.

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4. Carefully pull the DIMM up.
Important - Only touch the rear corners of the DIMM. Pressing on the heat sink or
other DIMM components can damage the hardware.
If necessary, pull one end of the DIMM, then the other, to gradually release it from the contact pins.
Important - Make sure that there are no leftover parts inside the appliance.
5. Make sure the DIMMs are installed correctly.
a. Replace the appliance cover without tightening the appliance cover screws.
b. Connect the power cords to the appliance.
The appliance turns on.
6. Tighten the appliance cover screws to secure the cover on the appliance.

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Installing DIMMs
You can replace a faulty DIMMwith a new one in the same slot..
Important - The appliance contains sharp metal parts such as the heat sink fin and bracket that can cause
injury or damage the DIMMs.
To install DIMMs in the appliance:
1. Find the DIMM slots on the system board.
2. Press on the two white retaining clips outward.

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3. Align the new DIMM above the socket.
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.
Important:
nOnly touch the top corners of the DIMM. Pressing on the heat sink or other DIMM components
can damage the hardware.
nDIMMs are not symmetrical. Use the hole in the DIMM to guide the DIMM into the raised tooth
in the slot.

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4. Press the new DIMM into the socket until it clicks into position.
The retaining clips move into the lock position as you press the DIMM into position.
5. Do steps 1 - 4 again for the other DIMMs.
6. Make sure that there are no leftover parts in the appliance.
7. Make sure the DIMM(s) are installed correctly.
8. Replace the appliance cover without using the appliance cover screws.
9. Connect the power cords to the appliance.
The appliance turns on.
10. Use the appliance cover screws to secure the cover on the appliance.

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Verifying the Memory Configuration
To verify memory configuration using the free command:
1. In the CLI, enter Expert mode.
2. Run: # free -wht
Sample output:
Note -The amount of installed memory is shown in the row named Mem under the column named
total.
For reasons related to available memory address space, the total installed memory shown in the
free utility is similar but not identical to the actual installed memory.
To verify memory configuration using Gaia Clish:
1. In Gaia Clish, run: show asset memory
Sample output:
2. Make sure the total memory reflects the installed memory. The slot numbers reflect the number of
DIMMs installed.