8 December 2011
Getting Started Guide
Smart-1 5 & Smart-1 25
Models: S-10, S-21
704548
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Date
Description
08 December 2011
New Smart-1 25 appliance.
The new Smart-1 25 appliance requires a different software image than
the previous appliance. When accessing an image from the Download
Center, use the Smart-1 25B image.
New LCD display and controls ("Front Panel" on page 30)
Two high capacity disk drives with improved RAID system ("Hard
Disk Drives" on page 33)
For the previous Smart-1 25 Getting Started Guide, see Smart-1 5 and
25 Getting Started Guide
(http://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/documentation_download?ID=10
949).
23 February 2011
Dedicated SmartEvent Server option available from R75 only
("Security Management Installation Type" on page 20)
Improved formatting and document layout
26 January 2011
Guide now applies to all Check Point software versions.
Added Rack mounting instructions ("Mounting Smart-1 25 in a
Rack" on page 11).
Updated the First Time Configuration Wizard Instructions ("Using
the First Time Configuration Wizard" on page 18)
26 August 2010
First release of the document
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:
http://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/documentation_download?ID=12136
For additional technical information, visit the Check Point Support Center
(http://supportcenter.checkpoint.com).
Revision History
Feedback
Check Point is engaged in a continuous effort to improve its documentation.
Please help us by sending your comments
(mailto:cp_techpub_feedback@checkpoint.com?subject=Feedback on Smart-1 5 & Smart-1 25 Getting
Started Guide).
Health and Safety Information Page 4
Warning - Do not block air vents. A minimum 1/2-inch clearance is
required.
Warning - This appliance does not contain any user-serviceable parts. Do
not remove any covers or attempt to gain access to the inside of the
product. Opening the device or modifying it in any way has the risk of
personal injury and will void your warranty. The following instructions are for
trained service personnel only.
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.
Health and Safety Information
Read the following warnings before setting up or using the appliance.
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.
Welcome
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.
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.
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.
Proposition 65 Chemical
Chemicals identified by the State of California, pursuant to the requirements of the California Safe Drinking
Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986, California Health & Safety Code s. 25249.5, et seq. ("Proposition
65"), that is "known to the State to cause cancer or reproductive toxicity" (see http://www.calepa.ca.gov)
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.
Welcome
Health and Safety Information Page 5
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement:
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment
generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required
to correct the interference at his own expense.
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
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conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
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European Union (EU) Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
This product is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the
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(2004/108/EC).
This product is in conformity with Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, and complies with the requirements in
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limits and the Amendment Directive 93/68/EEC.
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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
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Contents
Important Information ............................................................................................. 3
Health and Safety Information ............................................................................... 4
Introduction ............................................................................................................. 8
Welcome ............................................................................................................. 8
Smart-1 Overview ................................................................................................ 8
Security Management Software Blades .......................................................... 8
SmartEvent ..................................................................................................... 9
This document provides: ................................................................................. 9
Shipping Carton Contents.................................................................................... 9
Terminology......................................................................................................... 9
SmartEvent Terminology ....................................................................................10
Mounting Smart-1 25 in a Rack ............................................................................ 11
Safety Instructions ..............................................................................................11
Determining Space and Weight Requirements ...................................................12
Rack Mounting Hardware and Required Tools ...................................................13
Preparing the Appliance .....................................................................................14
Attaching the Appliance Rails to the Appliance ..............................................14
Attaching the Appliance Ear Brackets (Optional) ............................................15
Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Slide......................................................15
Attaching the Slide and Mounting Bracket Assembly to the Rack .......................16
Installing Smart-1 25 in the Rack ........................................................................17
Configuring Smart-1 ............................................................................................. 18
Connecting the Power Cables and Power On .....................................................18
Using the First Time Configuration Wizard .........................................................18
Starting the First Time Configuration Wizard ..................................................19
Welcome ........................................................................................................19
Appliance Date and Time Setup ....................................................................19
Network Connections .....................................................................................20
Routing Table ................................................................................................20
DNS and Domain Settings .............................................................................20
Security Management Installation Type .........................................................20
Security Management ....................................................................................21
SmartEvent and SmartReporter Suite Installation Type .................................21
Web/SSH and GUI Clients Configuration ....................................................... 21
Secure Internal Communication .....................................................................22
Download SmartConsole Applications ...........................................................22
Summary .......................................................................................................22
Installing the SmartConsole GUI Clients .............................................................22
Completing the Configuration .............................................................................22
Advanced Configuration .....................................................................................23
Connecting to the Smart-1 CLI .......................................................................23
Configuring SmartEvent ....................................................................................... 24
Preparing SmartEvent on Security Management Server .....................................24
Configuring the SmartEvent Clients ....................................................................24
Defining the Internal Network for SmartEvent ................................................25
Defining Correlation Units and Log Servers for SmartEvent ...........................25
Creating a Consolidation Session for SmartReporter .....................................25
Smart-1 Hardware ................................................................................................. 27
Smart-1 5 ...........................................................................................................28
Front Panel ................................................................................................ ....28
LCD Display Screen.......................................................................................28
Smart-1 25 .........................................................................................................30
Front Panel ................................................................................................ ....30
LCD Display Screen.......................................................................................30
Hard Disk drives ............................................................................................32
Customer Replaceable Parts ..............................................................................32
Power Supply ................................................................................................32
Hard Disk Drives ................................................................................................33
Removing a Hard Disk Drive ..........................................................................33
Installing a Hard Disk Drive ............................................................................33
Restoring Factory Defaults .................................................................................. 34
Restoring Factory Defaults using the WebUI ......................................................34
Restoring Factory Defaults using the Console ....................................................34
Restoring Using the LCD Panel ..........................................................................35
Lights Out Management ....................................................................................... 37
Introduction ........................................................................................................38
Initial Login .........................................................................................................38
Basic Configuration Options ...............................................................................38
Remotely Controlling the Appliance ....................................................................38
Remotely Controlling the Power of the Appliance ...............................................39
Managing LOM Card Users ................................................................................39
Configuring LOM Keyboard and Mouse ..............................................................40
Configuring LOM Network ..................................................................................40
Setting the Date and Time ..................................................................................40
Defining a LOM Login Message .........................................................................40
Registration and Support ..................................................................................... 41
Registration ........................................................................................................41
Support ...............................................................................................................41
Where to From Here? .........................................................................................41
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In This Chapter
Welcome 8
Smart-1 Overview 8
Shipping Carton Contents 9
Terminology 9
SmartEvent Terminology 10
Chapter 1
Introduction
Welcome
Thank you for choosing Check Point’s Smart-1. We hope that you will be satisfied with this system and our
support services. Check Point products are the most up to date and secure solutions available today.
Check Point also delivers worldwide educational, professional and support services through a network of
Authorized Training Centers, Certified Support Partners and Check Point technical support personnel. We
make sure that you get the most out of your security investment.
Check Point is committed to ongoing improvement of its products. The new Smart-1 appliance features an
improved RAID system.
For more about the Internet Security Product Suite and other security solutions, see the Check Point Web
site (http://www.checkpoint.com), or call Check Point at 1(800) 429-4391. For more 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.
Smart-1 Overview
Smart-1 appliances deliver Check Point’s market leading security management software blades on a
dedicated hardware platform specifically designed for mid-size and large enterprise security networks.
Based upon Check Point's software blade architecture, Smart-1 appliances deliver a unified management
solution for network, IPS and endpoint security with unsurpassed extensibility.
Provides a comprehensive set of security management Software Blades
Maximize efficiency with a single unified management console for network and endpoint security
Reduce costs and conserve resources with up to 12 TB of built-in storage capabilities
Ensure operational continuity for the most demanding environments
Security Management Software Blades
Smart-1 Appliances includes the following Security Management Software Blades:
Network Policy Management
Endpoint Policy Management
Logging & Status
SmartProvisioning
Shipping Carton Contents
Introduction Page 9
Note - Screen shots in this guide may apply only to the highest model
to which this guide applies.
Item
Description
Appliance
One Smart-1 appliance
Rack Mounting Accessories
Hardware mounting kit
Cables
1 power cable (Smart-1 5)
2 power cables (Smart-1 25)
1 standard LAN cable
1 RJ-45 console cable
Documentation
User license agreement
Getting Started Guide
Monitoring
User Directory
Management Portal
SmartEvent (IPS Event Analysis, Reporting and Event Correlation)
SmartEvent
Smart-1 includes SmartEvent, which is made up of IPS Event Analysis, Reporting and Event Correlation.
SmartEvent provides centralized reporting and real-time security event correlation and management of your
security data. Security teams no longer need to comb through the massive amount of data generated by the
devices in their environment. Instead, they can focus on deploying resources on the important threats and
trends that pose the greatest risk to their business.
You can configure Smart-1 as a Security Management server with SmartEvent. In R75 and higher, you can
also configure Smart-1 as a dedicated server for SmartEvent.
This document provides:
A brief overview of essential Smart-1 concepts and features
A step by step guide to getting Smart-1 up and running
Shipping Carton Contents
Terminology
The following Smart-1 terms are used in this guide:
Security Gateway: The security engine that enforces the organization’s security policy and acts as a
security enforcement point.
Security Policy: The policy created by the system administrator that regulates the flow of incoming and
outgoing communication.
Security Management server: The server used by the system administrator to manage the security
policy. The organization’s databases and security policies are stored on the Security Management
server and downloaded to the gateway. Smart-1 is a Security Management server.
SmartConsole: GUI applications that are used to manage various aspects of security policy
enforcement. For example, SmartView Tracker is a SmartConsole application that manages logs.
SmartEvent Terminology
Introduction Page 10
SmartDashboard: A SmartConsole GUI application that is used by the system administrator to create
and manage the security policy.
Management High Availability (HA): Refers to a configuration in which a primary Security
Management server has one or more backup secondary Security Management servers which are ready
to take over in case of failure of the primary Security Management server.
SmartEvent Terminology
SmartEvent and Reporter Suite: Includes SmartEvent and SmartReporter.
SmartEvent: A system that reads logs and generates events based on an Event Policy. An IPS
event-only version is also available. Based on the configuration, SmartEvent contains these
components:
SmartEvent Client (or IPS Event Analysis Client): A GUI that displays events (or IPS events)
in many graphical, list and map forms and provides user control of the policy.
SmartEvent Server (or IPS Event Analysis Server): Holds the event (or IPS event) database,
event queries, object values and policy definition.
SmartEvent Correlation Unit: An engine which reads logs and creates events.
SmartReporter: A system that reads logs and generates statistical and data reports. SmartReporter
contains these components:
SmartReporter Client: A GUI to generate, define and display reports.
SmartReporter Server: Contains reports, report definitions and report schedules.
Log Consolidator: Reads logs, consolidates them according to the consolidation policy and
adds them to the SmartReporter database.
Mounting Smart-1 25 in a Rack Page 11
Make sure that the room air temperature is below 35°C (95°F).
Do not block any air vents. Normally, 15 cm (6 in.) of air space in the
rear and 5 cm (2 in.) in the front provides proper airflow.
Install the appliances in the cabinet starting at the bottom and going up.
Install the heaviest appliance at the bottom of the rack cabinet.
Do not extend more than one device out of the rack cabinet at the same
time.
Connect the server to a properly grounded outlet.
Do not overload the power outlet when installing multiple devices in the
rack cabinet.
Mounting Smart-1 25 in a Rack
These instructions show how to install Smart-1 25 in a standard 19 inch rack.
Safety Instructions
Before installing your appliance in a rack cabinet, review the following guidelines:
Safety Instructions
Determining Space and Weight Requirements
Mounting Smart-1 25 in a Rack Page 12
Model
Height
Weight (Kg)
Smart-1 25
1U (1.75 inch, 44.5 mm)
13.5
Determining Space and Weight
Requirements
Allow sufficient vertical space in the rack for the appliance:
The distance from the center of any hole to the center of the third hole above it is equivalent to 1U.
The mounting holes in a standard 19-inch (482.6 mm) server rack rail are arranged as follows:
When installing appliances, start measuring from the center of the two holes with closer spacing. Otherwise,
the screw holes on the appliance may not match those on the rack.
Rack Mounting Hardware and Required Tools
Mounting Smart-1 25 in a Rack Page 13
Item
Description
Qty.
Use
(1)
Appliance rail
2
Attaches to the Smart-1 25 appliance. Out-ofthe box it comes combined with the slide. Both
appliance rails are identical.
Screw (short).
RoHS I#6-32*L5-Ni
6
Attaches the appliance rail to the appliance
(2)
Slide
2
Allows the Smart-1 appliance to slide in and
out of the rack for access. Out-of-the box it
comes combined with the appliance rail. Both
slides are identical.
(3)
Mounting bracket
4
Mounts the slide to the rack vertical rails. All
mounting brackets are identical.
Screw (long).
RoHS NUT-Flange M4
Coating Ni
8
Attaches slide to mounting brackets
Threaded washer.
RoHS 14.0*L8-Ni
8
Attaches slide to mounting brackets
Appliance ear bracket
2
Attaches to the Smart-1 25 front panel. Both
bracket ears are identical.
Rack Mounting Hardware and Required
Tools
Preparing the Appliance
Mounting Smart-1 25 in a Rack Page 14
Item
Description
Qty.
Use
Screw
6
Attaches the bracket ears to the appliance
Screw
8
Attaches mounting brackets to the rack vertical
rails.
Washer
8
Attaches the mounting brackets to the rack
vertical rails.
Rack Mounting Tools
Philips screwdriver. A magnetic head is recommended to hold screws in place and retrieve dropped
screws. A powered screwdriver is useful.
Pliers. Recommended but not essential.
Preparing the Appliance
Prepare the Smart-1 appliance for mounting in the rack. You don't need to do this in the server room.
Attaching the Appliance Rails to the Appliance
1. Separate the appliance rail from the slide. Push a release catch and slide the rail away from the slide
until they separate.
2. Identify the front end. The front end is straight, not grooved. A serial number is engraved near the front
end.
3. Position the appliance rail on one side of the appliance so that four holes are visible.
Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the Slide
Mounting Smart-1 25 in a Rack Page 15
4. Attach the appliance rail to the appliance using three screws. One screw at each end, and one screw in
one of the two middle holes.
5. Repeat, to attach an appliance rail to the other side of the appliance.
Attaching the Appliance Ear Brackets (Optional)
The appliance ear brackets are optional. Use them as a
Handle, to make it easier to grab the front of appliance and slide it in and out.
Buffer that prevents to appliance jamming in the rack in the closed position.
You can also use the appliance ear brackets to prevent the appliance from sliding in and out of the rack, by
attaching the bracket ears to the rack vertical rail.
To connect the two appliance ear brackets to the front of the appliance:
1. Attach the appliance ear bracket to one side of the appliance using three screws.
2. Repeat for the other side of the appliance.
Attaching the Mounting Brackets to the
Slide
Attach the mounting brackets to the slide. You don't need to do this in the server room.
1. Open the slide so it is fully extended. Press the latch to extend it.
2. Identify the front end and the back end of the slide. There is a piece of black plastic in the front end.
3. Attach a mounting bracket loosely to the front of a slide, using two screws and two threaded washers:
a) Close the slide so it is fully retracted.
b) Position a mounting bracket at the front of the slide so you see three holes straight though.
c) Insert one of the screws through the round hole closest to the front of the slide, then through the slot
in the bracket.
d) Place a threaded washer on the screw. Leave it slightly loose. (You will tighten it later).
e) Insert one more screw through the fourth hole in the slide (furthest from the front), then through the
slot in the bracket.
Attaching the Slide and Mounting Bracket Assembly to the Rack
Mounting Smart-1 25 in a Rack Page 16
f) Place a threaded washer on the screw. Leave it slightly loose. (You will tighten it later).
4. Attach a mounting bracket to the back of a slide, using two screws and two threaded washers:
a) Open the slide so it is fully extended.
b) Position a mounting bracket at the back of the slide so you see four holes straight though.
c) Insert one of the screws through the round hole closest to the back of slide, then through the slot in
the bracket.
d) Place a threaded washer on the screw, and tighten normally.
e) Insert one more screw through the fourth, oval hole in the slide (furthest from the back), then through
the slot in the bracket.
f) Place a threaded washer on the screw, and tighten normally.
5. Close the slide so it is fully retracted.
You now have a slide and mounting bracket assembly ready to attach to the rack.
6. Repeat for the second slide. Attach one mounting bracket (loosely) to the front of the slide and another
(normally) to the back.
Attaching the Slide and Mounting Bracket
Assembly to the Rack
Now attach the slide and mounting bracket assembly to the rack:
1. While standing in the front of the rack, place a slide and bracket assembly in position in one side of the
rack
2. Attach the mounting bracket to the rack vertical rail at the front using two screws and two washers .
Place a washer between screw and the rack.
3. Go to the back of the rack.
4. Extend the slide so that it reaches the vertical rail at the back of the rack
5. Attach the mounting bracket to the rack vertical rail at the back, using two screws and washers.
6. Go the front of the rack.
7. Tighten the screws that attach the slide to the front mounting bracket. These screws were earlier left
intentionally loose. You may need to hold the threaded washer with a pair of pliers while you tighten the
screw.
8. Repeat for the other side of the rack: Attach the slide and mounting bracket assembly to the other side
of the rack.
Installing Smart-1 25 in the Rack
Mounting Smart-1 25 in a Rack Page 17
Installing Smart-1 25 in the Rack
1. Extend the slide fully.
2. Carefully line up the appliance with the rail, and push it about half way in. You will hear a click.
3. To slide the appliance fully into the rack, press the slide latch on the left, then on the right. Take care not
to trap a finger.
4. Slide the appliance into the rack.
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In This Chapter
Connecting the Power Cables and Power On 18
Using the First Time Configuration Wizard 18
Installing the SmartConsole GUI Clients 22
Completing the Configuration 22
Advanced Configuration 23
Note - When a power supply fails or is not connected to the outlet, an
alarm sounds continuously. If you hear the alarm, check that all power
supplies are connected to the outlets. If needed, replace the faulty power
supply immediately, and connect the new unit to the A/C outlet. See
"Removing the Power Supply (on page 32)".
Note - When running the First Time Configuration Wizard, you may
not see all the pages shown in this section of the guide, and they may
not appear in the order shown. The pages that appear in the wizard
and their order depend on the Smart-1 software image and on the
selections that you make.
Chapter 2
Configuring Smart-1
The basic workflow for configuring Smart-1 is:
1. Connect the cables and power on.
2. Perform the initial configuration using the First Time Configuration Wizard.
3. Install the SmartConsole GUI clients.
Connecting the Power Cables and Power On
1. Connect the power cable(s).
2. Turn on the Power button to start the appliance.
Using the First Time Configuration Wizard
Perform the initial configuration of Smart-1 using the First Time Configuration Wizard.
At any time, you can click Quit to exit the wizard. Click Next to move to the next page.
Using the First Time Configuration Wizard
Configuring Smart-1 Page 19
Note - Pop-ups must always be allowed on
https://<appliance_ip_address>.
Note - The features configured in the wizard are accessible after completing the
wizard via the WebUI menu. The WebUI menu can be accessed by navigating to
https://<appliance_ip_address>:4434.
Starting the First Time Configuration Wizard
1. Connect a standard network cable to the appliance's management interface and to your management
network.
The management interface is marked Mgmt. This interface is preconfigured with the IP address
192.168.1.1.
2. Connect to the management interface, from a computer on the same network subnet as the
management interface.
For example: IP address 192.168.1.x and netmask 255.255.255.0. This can be changed in the
WebUI.
3. To access the management interface, open a connection from a browser to the default management IP
address: https://192.168.1.1:4434.
The login page opens.
4. Log in with the default system administrator login name/password: admin/admin, and click Login.
5. Change the administrator password, as prompted.
The default password is provided to allow to you access to Smart-1. For security purposes, you must
change it to a more secure password.
6. In the Password recovery login token section, you can download a Login Token that can be used in the
event a password is forgotten.
We recommend that you save and store the password recovery login token file in a safe place.
The First-Time Configuration Wizard runs. The Wizard presents a number of windows, in which you
are prompted to configure Smart-1.
Welcome
The Welcome page summarizes the steps of the First Time Configuration Wizard.
Appliance Date and Time Setup
Configure date and time in the Date and Time Setup page. Click Apply.
Using the First Time Configuration Wizard
Configuring Smart-1 Page 20
Note - This page is only available in R75 or higher.
Network Connections
Configure the network connections in the Network Connections page.
You can change the Management IP address. Connectivity is maintained with an automatically created
secondary interface. You can remove this interface after you complete the wizard in the Network > Network
Connections page.
Routing Table
Configure the routing settings on the Routing Table page.
DNS and Domain Settings
Set the Host, Domain and DNS Servers in the DNS and Domain Settings page.
The host name must start with a letter and cannot be named Com1, Com2, … , Com9.
Security Management Installation Type
In the Installation Type page:
Security Management: Configure Smart-1 as a Security Management server with all the management
Software Blades, including SmartEvent.
Using the First Time Configuration Wizard
Configuring Smart-1 Page 21
Eventia Suite (SmartEvent and Reporter Suite): Configure Smart-1 as a dedicated server for
SmartEvent, and no other Software Blade. SmartEvent and Reporter Suite contains SmartReporter
Server, SmartEvent Server, and SmartEvent Correlation Unit.
Security Management
If you choose to install a Security Management server, in the Security Management page:
Primary Security Management is the Security Management server that will normally be active. To set
up a Security Management server in a non-Management HA deployment, choose this option. In a
Management HA deployment, if the Primary Security Management server fails, the Secondary Security
Management server takes over.
Secondary Security Management is the Security Management server that takes over if the Primary
Security Management server fails. This option applies only in a Management HA deployment.
Log Server is the repository for log entries generated on gateways. Check Point gateways send their
log entries to the Log Server.
SmartEvent and SmartReporter Suite Installation Type
Configure the SmartEvent and Reporter Suite applications to run on the server.
SmartEvent: A system that reads logs and generates events based on an Event Policy. An IPS event-only
version is also available. SmartReporter is a system that reads logs and generates statistical and data
reports. Choose one or more of these server components:
SmartReporter Server: Contains reports, report definitions and report schedules.
SmartEvent Server: Holds the event (or IPS event) database, event queries, object values and policy
definition.
SmartEvent Correlation Unit: An engine which reads logs and creates events.
For IPS Event Analysis, select both SmartEvent Server and SmartEvent Correlation Unit.
Web/SSH and GUI Clients Configuration
Define the clients that are allowed to connect to Smart-1 appliance using a Web browser, SSH client, or
SmartConsole applications.
Installing the SmartConsole GUI Clients
Configuring Smart-1 Page 22
Note - It is not recommended to use the Any value for security reasons.
Note - It is recommended to backup the system configuration for
system recovery purposes. The backup menu can be accessed via the
WebUI interface under the Appliance menu.
You can define a Host according to Hostname or IP address. Enter Any to manage Smart-1 from
anywhere.
Additional options are available via the WebUI menu, after you complete the First Time Configuration
Wizard.
Secure Internal Communication
In the Secure Internal Communication page, enter a SIC Activation Key and remember it, as you will enter
it again when configuring the object via SmartDashboard.
Download SmartConsole Applications
Configuring a security policy requires you to install the SmartConsole applications. In the Download
SmartConsole Applications window, you can download SmartConsole and install it on Windows
machines. For a detailed list of supported Windows operating systems for SmartConsole refer to the release
notes of your Check Point version in the Check Point Support Center (http://supportcenter.checkpoint.com).
Summary
The Summary page appears.
Click Finish to complete the First-Time Configuration Wizard. The Appliance automatically restarts. This
may take several minutes.
Installing the SmartConsole GUI Clients
1. The WebUI menu can be accessed by navigating to https://<appliance_ip_address>:4434.
2. Login using the administrator username and password configured in step 4 of the Advanced Initial
Configuration step.
3. Download the SmartConsole Installation package Product Configuration > Download SmartConsole
> Download.
You have now completed the Smart-1 configuration.
To start working with your Smart-1 appliance as a Security Management Server refer to the Security
Management Server Administration Guide for your software version in the Check Point Support Center
(http://supportcenter.checkpoint.com).
Completing the Configuration
After you have finished the basic configuration of Smart-1, you can configure SmartEvent ("Configuring
SmartEvent" on page 24).
Advanced Configuration
Configuring Smart-1 Page 23
Note - The sysconfig menu is only available after
running the First Time Configuration Wizard in the
WebUI.
Advanced Configuration
Advanced configuration can be done using the sysconfig menu which can only be accessed using the
command line interface.
Command line access can be obtained by console connection or through SSH.
Connecting to the Smart-1 CLI
You can connect to the command line interface of the Smart-1 appliance using:
The provided serial console cable (DTE to DTE) and terminal emulation software such as
HyperTerminal (from Windows) or Minicom (from Unix/Linux systems).
Connection parameters for Smart-1 appliances are: 9600bps, no parity, 1 stop bit (8N1).
An SSH connection to the management interface (if SSHD is configured).
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Preparing SmartEvent on Security Management Server 24
Configuring the SmartEvent Clients 24
Chapter 3
Configuring SmartEvent
This section explains how to get up and running with SmartEvent.
Preparing SmartEvent on Security Management Server
To configure SmartEvent, first establish connectivity between the components.
1. Launch SmartDashboard.
2. In SmartDashboard, create a new host for each computer that contains a component of SmartEvent:
a) Select Manage > Network Object > New > Check Point > Host
b) In the General Properties window, click Communication and enter the activation key.
Note - If the Security Management Server and SmartEvent are installed on different sides of the firewall,
add a rule that allows SIC traffic between them.
c) The version is not entered automatically if the SmartEvent version is newer than the version of the
Security Management Server. If so, select the most recent version available from the Version dropdown list.
d) In the Management Software Blades list, select the blades that are installed on the new host.
3. Install the database on all log servers from which SmartEvent reads data: select Policy > Install
Database and select the log servers as the targets.
4. To allow the SmartEvent Intro server to block attacks from specific IP addresses, configure the Security
Management Server to accept SAM commands from the SmartEvent Intro server:
a) On the Security Management Server, edit the $CPDIR/conf/sic_policy.conf file:
Search for the section [Inbound rules], and add the following line under # sam proxy:
DN_Mgmt ; Reporting_Tool; ANY; sam ; sslca
b) From the command line in the Security Management Server computer, run the following commands:
cpstop
cpstart
Configuring the SmartEvent Clients
You must perform these configurations to make the components of the SmartEvent functional.
After you have accomplished the tasks for SmartEvent Intro, events will begin to appear in the SmartEvent
Intro client.
After you have accomplished the tasks for SmartReporter, logs will be created and sent to the
SmartReporter database. Reports can then be created.
Configuring the SmartEvent Clients
Configuring SmartEvent Page 25
Defining the Internal Network for SmartEvent
To help SmartEvent Intro determine whether events originated internally or externally, the Internal Network
must be defined. Certain network objects are copied from the management server to the SmartEvent Intro
server during the initial synchronization and updated afterwards periodically. Define the Internal Network
from these objects.
Note - If running IPS Event Analysis in a Security Management Server environment, the internal network will
be defined automatically from firewall topology information. You can customize the internal network
definition.
To define the Internal Network:
1. Start the SmartEvent Intro Client.
2. From the Policy view, select General Settings > Initial Settings > Internal Network.
3. Add objects (hosts, networks, groups, IP ranges) that define your environment's internal network.
Defining Correlation Units and Log Servers for SmartEvent
1. From the Policy view of the SmartEvent Intro client, select General Settings > Initial Settings >
Correlation Units.
2. Select Add.
3. Click the button of the Correlation Unit field.
4. In the Select Objects window, select a Correlation Unit.
5. Click OK.
6. Click Add and select the Log Servers available as data sources to the Correlation Unit.
7. Select Save.
8. From the Actions menu, select Install Events policy.
At this point, SmartEvent Intro will begin to read logs and detect events.
To learn how to manage and fine-tune the system using the SmartEvent Intro Client, see the SmartEvent
Administration Guide for your software version on the Check Point Support Center
(http://supportcenter.checkpoint.com).
Creating a Consolidation Session for SmartReporter
The Consolidation session reads logs from the log server and adds them to the SmartReporter database.
If there is a single log server in the environment, the Consolidation session is automatically created.
If there is more than one log server, you must create the Consolidation session for each log server.
To create a Consolidation session:
1. In the Selection Bar view, select Management > Consolidation.
2. Select the Sessions tab.
3. Click Create New to create a new session.
The New Consolidation Session window appears.
4. Select the log server from which logs will be collected and will be used to generate reports.
5. Click Next.
The New Consolidation Session window appears.
6. Choose whether to use the default source logs and database tables, or select custom source logs and
database tables for consolidation.
If you selected Select default log files and database, click Finish to complete the process. The source of
the reports will be preselected logs. The report data will be stored in the default database table named
CONNECTIONS. The preselected logs are the sequence of log files that are generated by Check Point
products. The preselected logs session will begin at the beginning of the last file in the sequence, or at the
point the sequence was stopped.
Configuring the SmartEvent Clients
Configuring SmartEvent Page 26
If you want to customize the Consolidation session refer to the SmartReporter Administration Guide for your
software version on the Check Point Support Center (http://supportcenter.checkpoint.com).
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Smart-1 5 28
Smart-1 25 30
Customer Replaceable Parts 32
Hard Disk Drives 33
Chapter 4
Smart-1 Hardware
This chapter provides instructions for installing and removing hardware components on the Smart-1
appliance.
Smart-1 Hardware Page 28
Key
Description
1
LCD display screen
2
Screen operation keys
3
Console port - for a serial connection to the appliance using a terminal
emulation program such as HyperTerminal
4
USB ports
5
Management configuration port
6
Built-in Ethernet ports (Lan1-Lan4)
Action
Press
Enter the main menu
Navigate within the menu
or
Select a menu option
Go back to a previous menu
Menu
Sub-menu
Purpose
Network
Set MGMT IP
Set the management interface IP
address
Smart-1 5
This section describes the features and components located on the Smart-1 5 appliance.
Front Panel
Smart-1 5
LCD Display Screen
Smart-1 appliances have an LCD screen that lets you do basic management operations. You configure the
management IP address, net mask and default gateway using the LCD screen. You can also reboot and
turn off the appliance from the LCD screen.
To use the LCD screen operation keys:
To select menu options:
Smart-1 Hardware Page 29
Menu
Sub-menu
Purpose
Set Net mask
Set the management interface
network mask
Set Default GW
Set the management interface default
gateway
System
Reboot
Reboot the appliance
Action
Press
Move to the next digit
Move back to the previous
digit
Approve the change
when cursor is located on the last digit
Cancel the IP change
when cursor is located on the first digit
Change current digit
or
To enter an IP address:
Smart-1 5
Smart-1 Hardware Page 30
Item
Description
1
Management configuration port
2
Ethernet connection ports (Lan1 - Lan2)
3
Console RJ-45 port to connect to a computer using a terminal emulation
application
4
LCD display screen
5
Lights Out Management (LOM) port
6
USB ports
7
Hard disk drives
Smart-1 25
This section describes the features and components located on the Smart-1 25 appliance.
Front Panel
Smart-1 25
LCD Display Screen
Smart-1 appliances have an LCD screen that lets you do basic management operations. You configure the
management IP address, net mask and default gateway using the LCD screen. You can also reboot and
turn off the appliance from the LCD screen.
Smart-1 25
Smart-1 Hardware Page 31
Item
Description
1
On/Off indicator LED
2
Network Access LED
3
Disk Access LED
4
LCD Display
5
- Not currently used
6
- Navigate within a menu
7
? - Not currently used
8
- Not currently used
9
Enter - Select a menu option or go to the main menu.
10
- Navigate within a menu
11
Esc - Go back to the previous menu
Action:
Press
Enter the main menu
Enter
Navigate within the menu
or
Select a menu option
Enter
Go back to a previous menu
Esc
Menu
Sub-menu
Purpose
Network
Set MGMT IP
Set the management interface IP
address
Set Net mask
Set the management interface
network mask
Set Default GW
Set the management interface default
gateway
System
Reboot
Reboot the appliance
Action
Press
Move to the next digit
Enter
Move back to the previous
digit
Esc
To use the menus:
To select menu options:
To enter an IP Address:
Customer Replaceable Parts
Smart-1 Hardware Page 32
Action
Press
Confirm 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
Note - Use only the extraction handle to remove the 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.
Hard Disk drives
The Smart-1 25 appliance contains two 3-1/2", hot-swappable hard disk drives (RAID 1). This lets you do
RAID 1 mirroring across the drives using a dedicated LSI Logic RAID controller.
Customer Replaceable Parts
The Smart-1 25 appliance contains these customer replaceable parts:
Two power supplies
Two hard disk drives
The Check Point warranty and support agreements do not let you replace parts unless told to do so by a
technical support representative. Do not open the Smart-1 case.
Power Supply
This section presents the procedures for removing and installing a power supply unit. The Smart-1 appliance
contains two redundant power supplies. It is not necessary to power off the appliance before adding or
removing a power supply.
Removing the Power Supply
To remove a power supply unit:
1. If the power supply alarm sounds, press the red alarm button to the right of the power supply. This will
stop the alarm.
2. Remove the power cord.
3. Loosen the retaining screw located above the power socket.
4. Pull the extraction handle to remove the power supply unit.
Installing the Power Supply
To install a replacement power supply:
1. Insert the power supply into its slot and push firmly until it clicks into place.
2. Tighten the retaining screws.
3. Insert the power cord.
Hard Disk Drives
Smart-1 Hardware Page 33
Warning - Removing the two hard disk drives at the same time will cause
the loss of all data!
Hard Disk Drives
The Smart-1 25 appliance contains two 3-1/2", hot-swappable hard disk drives (RAID 1). This lets you do
RAID 1 mirroring across the drives using a dedicated LSI Logic RAID controller.
Use the SecurePlatform raidconfig command to do basic maintenance and monitoring procedures on
your Smart-1 RAID array.
Usage: raidconfig [status / rebuild /extendstorage / extendfs / alarmon /
alarmoff]
status - Shows the status of RAID controllers and virtual disks.
rebuild - Rebuild degraded volumes. Use this option after replacing one or more disks in the RAID
array.
alarmon - Enable alarm sound.
alarmoff - Disable alarm sound.
Removing a Hard Disk Drive
The Smart-1 25 contains 2 high-capacity hard disk drive.
You can remove a hard disk drive without risking the integrity of the RAID array or compromising the data.
To remove a hard disk drive:
1. Unlock the drive.
2. Move the release latch toward the left.
3. Remove the drive from its slot.
Installing a Hard Disk Drive
To install a hard disk drive:
1. Slide the replacement hard disk drive into the slot.
2. Push the extraction handle until it closes and the drive clicks into place.
3. If the command raidconfig status shows that the new hard disk drive is not rebuilding, run the
command raidconfig rebuild to initiate the rebuild of the RAID array on the new disk drive.
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Important - Restoring factory default images will delete all information on
the appliance including images, backup files, and logs.
In This Chapter
Restoring Factory Defaults using the WebUI 34
Restoring Factory Defaults using the Console 34
Restoring Using the LCD Panel 35
Chapter 5
Restoring Factory Defaults
You may restore the factory default images on the appliance using the WebUI, a console connection
application (such as HyperTerminal) or the LCD panel.
Restoring Factory Defaults using the WebUI
Smart-1 contains a default factory image for Security Management Server.
To revert to an earlier image, in the Smart-1 WebUI:
1. Click Appliance > Image Management.
2. Select the relevant image version you wish to restore.
3. Click Revert.
Restoring Factory Defaults using the Console
The below procedure defines how to restore factory defaults using a terminal emulation program such as
HyperTerminal.
1. Using the supplied serial console cable to the console port, connect Smart-1 to a HyperTerminal
machine. In the Port Settings window, the setting for the Serial console is 9600 8N1 (9600 BPS, 8 bits,
no parity, 1 stop bit). From the Flow control drop down menu, select Hardware.
2. Configure the HyperTerminal parameters.
3. In HyperTerminal, click Call > Call to connect to the appliance.
4. Power on Smart-1.
Restoring Using the LCD Panel
Restoring Factory Defaults Page 35
5. While booting up, the following text appears:
6. When this text appears, there are approximately four seconds to press any key in order to bring up the
boot grub menu. Once the boot grub menu is displayed, there will be approximately ten seconds to
press any key or the machine will continue booting up.
7. Scroll down the grub menu to highlight Reset to factory defaults.
Select the relevant default image version.
8. Press Enter.
Restoring Using the LCD Panel
To restore the Smart-1 appliance to its default factory configuration using the LCD Panel keys:
1. Reboot or power on the appliance.
2. When the countdown begins, press any of the arrow keys.
The Boot menu appears.
3. Using the arrow buttons, scroll to the relevant image version, and then press the UP arrow.
4. Confirm the reset by pressing the UP arrow.
Pressing any other key causes the Action Canceled message to appear:
At this point, pressing any key returns you to the boot menu.
Restoring Using the LCD Panel
Restoring Factory Defaults Page 36
5. Once you have confirmed the reset, wait for the appliance to restore the factory image. While the
appliance is restored to the default image, a Reverting image don't turn off message displays
continuously.
When the appliance has been restored to its default factory configuration, the appliance reboots and the
Initializing message appears.
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Introduction 38
Initial Login 38
Basic Configuration Options 38
Remotely Controlling the Appliance 38
Remotely Controlling the Power of the Appliance 39
Managing LOM Card Users 39
Configuring LOM Keyboard and Mouse 40
Configuring LOM Network 40
Setting the Date and Time 40
Defining a LOM Login Message 40
Chapter 6
Lights Out Management
This chapter discusses the Lights-Out Management (LOM) integrated card that is supplied with the Smart-1
25 appliance and basic configuration options.
Lights Out Management Page 38
Note - Following 30 minutes of inactivity you
are automatically be logged out.
Introduction
The Check Point Lights Out Management (LOM) is an optional card that you can use with Check Point
appliances. You can remotely control Check Point appliances using a dedicated management channel.
Lights Out Management also works when the appliance is turned off or not responding.
Initial Login
1. Open a web browser and enter the default IP address of the LOM card: 192.168.0.100.
The login window appears.
2. Login with the default User name (admin) and password (admin), all lower case.
Introduction
Basic Configuration Options
The options in the main menu on Lights Out Management home page let you configure these settings:
Remotely control the appliance
Remotely control the power of the appliance
Manage Lights Out Management users
Configure Lights Out Management keyboard and mouse settings
Configure Lights Out Management network settings
Set date and time
Define a Lights Out Management login message
Remotely Controlling the Appliance
The Appliance Control menu option enables you to access the appliance via a web interface (Java
application). Prior to using this option, ensure that you have Java Runtime installed on the host machine.
To run the remote console:
1. Click the Appliance Control menu option.
Remotely Controlling the Power of the Appliance
Lights Out Management Page 39
Note - The main power switch at the rear of the appliance must be turned
ON. If the switch is in the OFF position, remote power management is not
possible.
Administrator
Operator
Login
Yes
Yes
Enter KVM console
Yes
Yes
Create user
Yes
N/A
Modify user
Yes
N/A
Delete user
Yes
N/A
Date/time settings
Yes
Yes
Edit login message
Yes
N/A
Remote power management
Yes
Yes
Network setting
Yes
N/A
Keyboard/mouse setting
Yes
Yes
2. Select KVM Console and then Open Console. A new window opens that enables you to remotely
control the Smart-1 appliance.
Remotely Controlling the Power of the
Appliance
Using the LOM card, it is possible to remotely switch ON the Smart-1 appliance even if the power is off,
switch OFF the appliance, or reset the appliance.
To turn ON/OFF or reset the appliance:
1. Click the Appliance Control menu option.
2. Select Power Control, the relevant option and click Apply Changes.
Managing LOM Card Users
You can create, modify, and delete users. You can also assign privileges to users.
To create a user:
1. Click the LOM User Management menu option. The User Management page appears.
2. Select a row and click Create. The User Add dialog box appears.
3. Enter the following:
User name: a user name (maximum fourteen characters)
Password: a password for the login name. The password must have a minimum of 5 and a
maximum of 14 characters.
Confirm Password: confirm the password.
Network Privileges: assign the Administrator or Operator privileges according to the table below.
Network Privileges
Configuring LOM Keyboard and Mouse
Lights Out Management Page 40
To modify a user:
1. Select an existing user from the list and click Modify. The User Modify dialog box appears.
2. Modify the fields as required.
3. To change the password, select Change Password.
4. Click Modify User to apply the changes.
To delete a user:
1. Select an existing user from the list and click Delete. A message appears.
2. Click OK.
Configuring LOM Keyboard and Mouse
To use the remote console feature described above, specify the operating system that the host machine is
running.
To configure keyboard and mouse settings:
1. Click the KVM Settings menu option.
2. Select the relevant option:
Absolute (for Windows)
Relative (for Linux)
3. Click Apply Changes.
Configuring LOM Network
The network settings option enables you to change the default IP address and other basic network settings
of Lights Out Management.
To configure the network settings:
1. Click the LOM Settings menu option and select Network.
2. Select Static and enter the following values.
IP address: the IP address of the LOM.
Subnet mask: the subnet mask of the LOM's local network.
Gateway IP address: the Default Gateway IP address.
Remote Console and HTTPS port: port number on which the device’s Remote Console server
and HTTPS server are listening.
Setting the Date and Time
This option enables you to manually change the date and time of the LOM card.
Defining a LOM Login Message
This option enables you to define the login message that appears when accessing LOM via a browser.
To edit a login message:
1. Click the Device Settings menu option and select Login Message.
2. Enter the login message text.
3. Click Apply Changes.
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Registration 41
Support 41
Where to From Here? 41
Chapter 7
Registration and Support
Registration
Smart-1 requires a specific license to operate. Obtain a license and register
(http://register.checkpoint.com/cpapp).
The MAC address required to obtain a license is found on the Information > Appliance Status page of the
WebUI.
Support
For additional technical information 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 step is to obtain more advanced
knowledge of your Check Point software.
See the relevant documentation for your software version on the Check Point Support Center:
Check Point documentation is available on the Check Point Support Center
(http://supportcenter.checkpoint.com).
Be sure to also use the Online Help when you are working with the Check Point SmartConsole clients.
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