VSX-1
Getting Started Guide
VSX NGX R65
U-40, P-20
703522 February 2009
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Health and Safety Information
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.
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.
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.
Chapter 1
Introduction
Welcome................................................................................... 9
VSX-1 Overview .......................................................................11
Shipping Carton Contents ......................................................... 13
VSX-1 3070 ................................................................... 13
VSX-1 9070 ................................................................... 14
VSX-1 9090 ................................................................... 15
Terminology ............................................................................16
Chapter 2
Contents
Installation and Configuration
Installation and Configuration Workflow .....................................17
Installing and Setting Up VSX-1................................................18
Ear Mount Installation..................................................... 18
Installing VSX-1 in a Rack ............................................... 20
Connecting the Cables and Power On................................ 21
Initial Configuration .................................................................23
Logging in for the First Time ............................................ 23
Configuring the Management Interface.............................. 25
Setting Network and Time/Date Properties......................... 27
Selecting Cluster Options................................................. 27
Completing the Configuration........................................... 28
VSX Appliance Recovery ...........................................................29
Chapter 3
VSX-1 Hardware
Overview .................................................................................31
Front Panel Components.................................................. 32
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Rear Panel Components................................................... 38
Customer Replaceable Parts......................................................40
Power Supply.................................................................. 40
Cooling Fan .................................................................... 42
Expansion Line Card........................................................ 43
Hard Disk Drive............................................................... 45
Chapter 4
Registration and Support
Registration.............................................................................47
Support...................................................................................48
Where To From Here? ...............................................................48
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Chapter
Introduction
In This Chapter
Welcome page 9
VSX-1 Overview page 11
Shipping Carton Contents page 13
Terminology page 16
Welcome
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Thank you for choosing Check Point’s VSX-1 appliance. We
hope that you will be satisfied with this solution 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.
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Welcome
For additional information on the NGX Internet Security Product Suite
and other security solutions, refer to: http://www.checkpoint.com or
call Check Point at 1(800) 429-4391. For additional technical
information, refer to: http://support.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.
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VSX-1 Overview
The VSX-1 (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 VPN-1, 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 SmartDefense™ Services, which provide
up-to-date preemptive security.
VSX incorporates the same patented Stateful Inspection and
Application Intelligence technologies used in the Check Point VPN-1
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 SmartCenter server or
VSX-1 Overview
a Provider-1 Multi-Domain Server (MDS), 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 VPN-1 gateways
(firewalls), 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 Up to 250 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
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VSX-1 Overview
• Bridge Mode Support for Transparent Internal Firewalls
• Flexible Virtual Network Design
• SmartDefense Services Updates
• URL Filtering
This document provides:
• A brief overview of essential VSX-1 appliance concepts and
features
• A step by step guide to getting VSX-1 appliance up and running
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Shipping Carton Contents
Shipping Carton Contents
This section describes the contents of the shipping carton.The
contents of the carton vary depending on your appliance model.
VSX-1 3070
Table 1-1 Contents of the VSX-1 3070 Shipping Carton
Item Description
Appliance A single VSX-1 3070 appliance
Rack Mounting Accessories Hardware mounting kit
Cables •1 Power cable
• 1 Standard RJ-45 network cable
• 1 Serial console cable
• 1 RJ-45 loopback plug
2 CDs Includes the following:
• CD1: VSX-1 Installation
• CD2: VSX-1 Getting Started Guide
VSX NGX R65 documentation
Certifications, Regulations,
and Documentation
Certification data sheet and user license
agreement
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Shipping Carton Contents
VSX-1 9070
Table 1-2 Contents of the VSX-1 9070 Shipping Carton
Item Description
Appliance A single VSX-1 9070 appliance
Rack Mounting Accessories Hardware mounting kit
Cables • 2 Power cables
• 1 Standard RJ-45 network cable
• 1 Serial console cable
• 1 RJ-45 loopback plug
2 CDs Includes the following:
• CD1: VSX-1 Installation
• CD2: VSX-1 Getting Started Guide
VSX NGX R65 documentation
Certifications, Regulations,
Certification data sheet and user license
and Documentation
agreement
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Shipping Carton Contents
VSX-1 9090
Table 1-3 Contents of the VSX-1 9090 Shipping Carton
Item Description
Appliance Two VSX-1 9070 appliances
Rack Mounting Accessories Hardware mounting kit
Cables •4 Power cables
• 2 Standard RJ-45 network cable
• 2 Serial console cable
• 2 RJ-45 loopback plug
2 CDs Includes the following:
• CD1: VSX-1 Installation
Certifications, Regulations,
and Documentation
• CD2: VSX-1 Getting Started Guide
VSX NGX R65 documentation
Certification data sheet and user license
agreement
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Terminology
Terminology
The following VSX terms are used throughout this chapter:
• Gateway: The VPN-1 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.
• SmartCenter Server: The server used by the system administrator
to manage the security policy. The organization’s databases and
security policies are stored on the SmartCenter server and
downloaded to the gateway.
• 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.
• SmartDashboard: A SmartConsole GUI application that is used
by the system administrator to create and manage the security
policy.
• Centrally Managed Deployment: When the gateway and the
SmartCenter server are installed on separate machines.
• Virtual Routers: Independent routing domains within a VSX
Gateway that function like physical routers.
• Virtual System: A routing and security domain featuring firewall
and VPN capabilities supported by a standard Check Point
Gateway. Multiple Virtual Systems can run concurrently on a
single VSX Gateway, isolated from one another by their use of
separate system resources and data storage.
• VSX Clustering: The connection of two or more VSX Gateways in
such a way that if one fails, another immediately takes its place.
A single VSX Gateway contains multiple Virtual Routers and
Virtual Systems.
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Chapter
Installation and Configuration
In This Chapter:
Installation and Configuration Workflow page 17
Installing and Setting Up VSX-1 page 18
Initial Configuration page 23
VSX Appliance Recovery page 29
This chapter covers installing and configuring the VSX-1
appliance.
Installation and Configuration
Workflow
Below is an overview of the steps needed to configure your
VSX-1 appliance. Each step is explained in detail further on.
To configure VSX-1:
1. Install VSX-1 by ear mount or in the rack.
2. Connect the cables and power on.
3. Log in and perform the initial configuration.
Note - A SmartCenter or Provider-1 Server is not installed
locally on the VSX-1 appliance. VSX-1 appliance is only
supported in a centrally managed environment.
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Installing and Setting Up VSX-1
Installing and Setting Up VSX-1
VSX-1 appliance can be installed by ear mount or in the rack.
Ear Mount Installation
The VSX-1 appliance ships with two ear mount kits, and screws
of the type shown in Figure 2-1:
Figure 2-1 Ear Mount Screws
One ear mount fits on each side of the chassis.
To assemble the ear mounts:
1. Take out the L shape ear mount kits.
2. Place the side with four holes against the chassis. The side
with two holes faces outward, as shown in Figure 2-2.
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Figure 2-2 Ear Mounts
Installing and Setting Up VSX-1
Retaining
Screws
3. Fasten the four retaining screws on each ear mount.
4. Fasten the two screws that connect the ear mount to the
handle.
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Installing and Setting Up VSX-1
Installing VSX-1 in a Rack
Install the system in the rack with the network ports facing the
front of the rack.
Figure 2-3 Installing VSX-1 9070
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Installing and Setting Up VSX-1
Figure 2-4 Installing VSX-1 3070
Connecting the Cables and Power On
1. Connect the power cables.
2. On the back 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. See “Removing the Power Supply”
on page 41 for more information.
3. Wait for the appliance to initialize and boot. The status of
the appliance appears on the LCD screen:
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Installing and Setting Up VSX-1
The appliance is ready for use when the model number is
displayed. The example shown above is specific to VSX-1
9070.
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Initial Configuration
In This Section
Logging in for the First Time page 23
Configuring the Management Interface page 25
Setting Network and Time/Date Properties page 27
Selecting Cluster Options page 27
Completing the Configuration page 28
Logging in for the First Time
Initial Configuration
To log in to the VSX-1 appliance for the first time:
1. Connect to the appliance’s Serial console using the cord
received in your shipping carton: RJ45/D subminiature
cable.
The Serial console settings should be as follows:
• Speed: 9600
• Data bits: 8
• Parity: None
• Stop bit: 1
2. Log in for the first time using
username and password. Follow the on-screen instructions
to change the password, and optionally, to change the
administrator username.
3. Press Enter. The command prompt appears.
admin
as the default
4. Type:
access. Log in to expert mode using the username and
password set in step 2.
expert
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to enter the high privilege command line
Initial Configuration
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to change the expert
mode password.
6. Run:
sysconfig
to begin the configuration
A welcome screen opens.
7. Type n to continue the network configuration process.
8. Follow the on-screen instructions to change the Host Name,
Domain Name, and Domain Name Servers, as you choose
based on your configuration.
See “Configuring the Management Interface” on page 25 for
detailed instructions on changing the Management interface IP
address from the pre-configured IP address to one that you
choose.
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Initial Configuration
Configuring the Management Interface
To change the configuration of the Management interface:
1. In the Network Configuration screen, type 4 to open the
Network Connections screen.
2. Type 2 to select Configure connection.
The Choose a connection to configure screen opens.
The Network Connections screen opens.
The image above is from VSX-1 9070. The screen is slightly
different for VSX-1 3070.
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Initial Configuration
3. Type the number corresponding to Mgmt on VSX-1 9070 or
Internal on VSX-1 3070. This number may change
according to your hardware configuration but is 13 in the
example above.
4. Type 1 to Change IP settings and then enter an IP address,
network mask, and broadcast address for the Management
interface.
5. Return to the Network Configuration menu by typing e twice.
The Choose Mgmt/Internal item to configure screen opens.
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6. Type 5 to select Routing.
The Routing screen opens.
7. Type 1 to select Set Default Gateway and enter the default
gateway according to your network configuration.
8. Return to the Network Configuration menu by typing e and
type n to continue to the time and date configuration
menu.
Setting Network and Time/Date
Properties
To set the system time and date:
1. In the Time and Date Configuration screen, set the time zone,
date, and local time according to the on-screen
Initial Configuration
2. Type n again to proceed to the Check Point Configuration
3. Read and type y to accept the license agreement and
instructions. Type n to continue.
Program.
proceed to the clustering options.
Selecting Cluster Options
To enable VSX clustering features:
1. The question, "Would you like to install a Check Point
clustering product?” appears.
• If you want to enable VSX clustering, type y.
• If you do not want to install cluster functionality, type
n and proceed to “Completing the Configuration” on
page 28.
2. You are asked if you want to enable the Per Virtual System
State. This feature is required for the Virtual System Load
Sharing (VSLS) and Per Virtual System High Availability
features.
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Initial Configuration
• Typ e y when prompted if you want to enable this
feature.
• If you do not intend to use these features, type n. If
you respond with n, a prompt appears, offering an
option to enable the Active/Standby Bridge Mode. Type
y to enable this feature or n to disable.
Completing the Configuration
To perform the final configuration steps and reboot the
appliance:
1. Indicate whether or not you want to add a license at this
time. In most cases, you should add licenses later using
the GUI client.
2. Enter and confirm a SIC activation key. You will need to
provide this key in order to establish SIC trust between the
gateway and the management server.
3. Optionally, follow the on-screen instructions to enable
ClusterXL for Active/Standby Bridge Mode.
4. Type y to reboot the appliance.
To use VSX, you must configure and install a security policy. See
the VSX NGX R65 Administration Guide for more information.
To add URL Filtering capabilities to your VSX-1 appliance, see
the Web Filtering for VSX NGX R65 Hotfix.
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VSX Appliance Recovery
VSX comes preloaded on your VSX-1 appliance. If, for any
reason, you need to reinstall VSX on the appliance, follow the
following procedure.
1. Connect to the appliance console using the designated
cord received in your shipping carton
(RJ45/D-subminiature cable) and connect to the console
using Terminal Emulation software, such as HyperTerminal.
2. Load the Installation CD that you received in your shipping
carton into a portable USB CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive.
3. Connect the portable CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive to the
appliance's USB socket.
VSX Appliance Recovery
4. Power-On your appliance.
5. Once the appliance boots from the CDROM/DVD drive, the
following welcome screen opens:
Press Enter to start the installation.
6. The installation automatically installs all required
components and the progress of each stage is shown.
7. When you see the message, “You may safely reboot your
system,” reboot the appliance manually using the master
power button. Turn the appliance off and disconnect the
USB CD-ROM/DVD-ROM. After several seconds, press the
master power button to turn on the appliance again.
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VSX Appliance Recovery
To install the existing security policy and configuration on the
recovered gateway or cluster members:
1. From the command line of the SmartCenter server or MDS
run:
vsx_util reconfigure
2. Enter the following information when prompted:
a. SmartCenter server or primary CMA IP address
b. Administrator username and password
c. Gateway or member object name
d. SIC activation key for the recovered gateway or cluster
member
The VSX-1 appliance now contains the security policy and
is part of the network configuration.
Note - For more information about the
vsx_util reconfigure
command, see the VPN-1 Power
VSX NGX R65 Administration Guide.
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Chapter
VSX-1 Hardware
In This Chapter:
Overview page 31
Customer Replaceable Parts page 40
This chapter provides descriptions of the hardware
components of the VSX-1 appliance and instructions for
installing and removing the hardware.
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Overview
Front Panel Components page 32
Rear Panel Components page 38
This section discusses the hardware components comprising
the VSX-1 appliance.
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Overview
Front Panel Components
VSX-1 9070 page 33
VSX-1 3070 page 34
Expansion Line Cards page 35
Hard Disk Drives page 37
This section describes the features and components located on
the appliance front panel.
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VSX-1 9070
Table 3-1 VSX-1 9070 Front Panel
Key Description
Overview
1 LCD display screen
2 Management connection port - Ethernet connection
to a remote management workstation
3 Synchronization port - for synchronizing with cluster
members or a high availability peer
4 Console port - for a serial connection to the
appliance using a terminal emulation program such
as HyperTerminal.
5 USB ports
6 Screen operation keys
7 Power indicator LED
8 Future expansion slot
9 Expansion line card exp1 (2 or 4 ports)
10 Built in Ethernet ports (Lan1 - Lan8)
11 Expansion line card exp2 (2 or 4 ports)
12 Hard disk drive
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Overview
VSX-1 3070
Table 3-2 VSX-1 3070 Front Panel
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Key Description
1 LCD screen
2 Screen operation keys
3 Power indicator LED
4 USB ports
5 Console port - for a serial connection to the
appliance using a terminal emulation program such
as HyperTerminal.
6 Internal connection port - Ethernet connection to a
remote management workstation
7 External connection port - Ethernet connection to
connect outside the organization
8 DMZ connection port - Ethernet connection to the
DMZ
9 Sync/Lan1 port- for synchronizing with cluster
members in high availability mode, or Lan1
interface in Gateway mode
10 Built in Ethernet ports (Lan2 - Lan7)
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Overview
LCD Display Screen
After the appliance has booted up, the LCD panel located on the
front of the appliance displays the model of the unit.
The arrow keys scroll the display up and down. Use the ENTER
button to make selections. The ESC button is intended for future
functionality. All of the buttons on the LCD display are only
functional while the count down to the booting process is
displayed.
Expansion Line Cards
The VSX-1 9070 appliance contains optional expansion slots
that accommodate cold-swappable network line cards. VSX-1
9070 supports two network expansion slots.
or
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Overview
According to type, each expansion line card contains two or four
ports. The following types of expansion line card are currently
available:
Table 3-3 Expansion Cards Available for VSX-1 9070
Model Description
CPPWR-ACC-4-1C 1000BaseT line card
CPPWR-ACC-4-1SRF 1GbE Multi-mode SR fiber optic line
card
CPPWR-ACC-4-1LRF 1GbE Single-mode LR fiber optic
line card
CPPWR-ACC-2-10SRF 10GbE Multi-mode SR fiber optic
line card
CPPWR-ACC-2-10LRF 10GbE Single-mode LR fiber optic
line card
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Overview
Hard Disk Drives
VSX-1 9070 contains two redundant hot-swappable hard disk
drives (RAID1).
Figure 3-1 Hard Disk Drives
RAID1 Mirroring
Implemented by a dedicated RAID controller, the VSX-1 9070
model performs RAID1 mirroring across two hard disk drives.
Mirror rebuild is automatic.
VSX-1 3070 contains one hard disk drive that is not
replaceable.
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Overview
Rear Panel Components
This section describes components located on the rear panel of
the appliance.
Main Power Switch
The main power switch controls power to the entire unit.
Redundant Power Supply Units
Located at the right rear of VSX-1 9070, two hot-swappable
power supply units provide built-in power redundancy. Each
power supply connects to an electric outlet.
Figure 3-2 Redundant Power Supply Units (VSX-1 9070
only)
When a power supply fails or is not connected to the outlet, an
alarm sounds continuously.
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Overview
Cooling Fans
VSX-1 9070 contains three replaceable cooling fans. Each
cooling fan operates independently of the others, providing
redundancy in the event of failure.
Figure 3-3 Cooling Fans in VSX-1 9070
Retaining Screws
VSX-1 3070 contains one cooling fan that is not replacable.
Retaining Screws
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Customer Replaceable Parts
Customer Replaceable Parts
Power Supply page 40
Cooling Fan page 42
Expansion Line Card page 43
Hard Disk Drive page 45
To ensure maximum availability and ease of maintenance, the
VSX-1 9070 appliance contains the following customer
replaceable parts:
VSX-1 9070
• Two power supplies
• Three cooling fans
• Dual expansion line card slots
• Two hard drives
Unless directed to do so by Check Point technical support,
customers are prohibited by warranty and support agreements
from replacing any parts. Customers are prohibited from opening
the VSX-1 appliance case under any circumstances.
Power Supply
This section presents the procedures for removing and installing
a power supply unit. VSX-1 9070 contains two redundant power
supplies.
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Customer Replaceable Parts
Figure 3-4 Redundant Power Supply Details
Removing the Power Supply
To remove a power supply unit:
1. If the alarm sounds, press the red alarm button to the right
of the power supply. The alarm stops.
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.
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.
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Customer Replaceable Parts
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. Verify that the green LED is
illuminated.
Cooling Fan
This section presents the procedures for removing and installing
a fan unit. VSX-1 9070 contains three cooling fans. It is not
necessary to power off the appliance before adding or removing
a fan unit.
Figure 3-5 Cooling Fan
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Customer Replaceable Parts
Removing Cooling Fan Units
To remove a fan unit:
1. Loosen the four retaining screws in the corners of the fan
assembly.
2. Gently pull the fan unit out of the appliance.
Installing Cooling Fan Units
To install a fan unit:
1. Insert the fan unit into the appliance. Push firmly until it
clicks into place.
2. Tighten the four retaining screws in the corners of the fan
assembly.
Expansion Line Card
This section presents the procedures for removing and installing
an expansion line card unit. The built-in ethernet ports (Lan1
Lan8) are not customer replaceable. VSX-1 9070 has two
expansion line card slots.
Warning - Make certain that you are electromagnetically
grounded when performing the following procedures. Static
electricity can damage the appliance.
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Customer Replaceable Parts
Figure 3-6 Expansion Line Card
Removing Expansion Line Cards
To remove an expansion line card:
1. Power off the appliance and remove the power cords from
the power supply units.
2. Loosen the retaining screws on either side of the expansion
line card.
3. Holding the screws, pull the expansion line card out of the
slot.
Installing Expansion Line Cards
To install an expansion line card:
1. Power off the appliance and remove the power cords from
the power supply units.
2. Insert the expansion line card into the slot.
3. Push until the card clicks into place.
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4. Tighten the retaining crews on either side of the expansion
line card.
Hard Disk Drive
This section covers installing or removing a hard disk drive.
• VSX-1 9070 contains two hot swappable (RAID-1) hard
disk drives.
Figure 3-7 Hard Disk Drives
Customer Replaceable Parts
Removing a Hard Disk Drive
To remove a hard disk drive:
1. Using the key supplied in the toolkit, unlock the drive.
2. Slide the release latch toward the left. The extraction
handle springs out.
3. Using the extraction handle, remove the drive from the
slot.
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Customer Replaceable Parts
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. Using the key supplied in the toolkit, lock the new drive in
place.
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Chapter
Registration and Support
In This Chapter
Registration page 47
Support page 48
Where To From Here? page 48
Registration
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You must install a VSX-1 appliance license before operation.
To obtain a license and register your appliance, please visit:
http://register.checkpoint.com/cpapp
if you are evaluating a VSX-1 appliance, you will have access
to a 15-day evaluation license key.
Note - The Management interface (Mgmt on VSX-1 9070 and
Internal on VSX-1 3070) MAC address is required to obtain a
license.
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Support
Support
For further information about the VSX-1 appliance, visit:
https://usercenter.checkpoint.com/usercenter/login/cpapp
For technical assistance, contact CheckPoint 24 hours a day, seven
days a week at:
+1 972-444-6600 (Americas)
+972 3-611-5100 (International)
or visit:
http://support.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.
Check Point documentation elaborates on this information and is
available in PDF format on the Check Point CD as well as on the
Technical Support website at http://support.checkpoint.com.
Be sure to also use our Online Help when you are working with the
Check Point SmartConsole clients.
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