4000 Appliances Overview; Upgrading The Appliance - Check Point 4200 Getting Started Manual

Introduction

4000 Appliances Overview

4000 Appliances let organizations maximize security in high-performance environments such
as large campuses or data centers. Combining integrated Firewall, IPsec VPN, and intrusion
prevention with advanced acceleration technologies. 4000 Appliances deliver a
high-performance security platform that can block application layer threats. Even as new
threats appear, it maintains or increases performance and protects the network against attacks.
This appliance supports the SecurePlatform and Gaia Operating Systems. Gaia is a single,
unified network security Operating System that combines the best of Check Point's
SecurePlatform and IPSO, the operating system from the Nokia security products. Gaia
supports the full portfolio of Check Point Software Blades, Security Gateway and Security
Management products.
Key Features:
• Proven, enterprise-class firewall, VPN, and intrusion prevention
• Accelerated security performance, that includes SecureXL and CoreXL technologies
• Integrated load balancing and dynamic routing for data center reliability levels
• Centrally managed from Security Management Server/4000 Appliances or as a standalone
device
• Automatic security protection updates from Check Point
This document provides:
• A brief overview of essential 4000 Appliances concepts and features
• A step by step guide to getting 4000 Appliances up and running

Upgrading the Appliance

You can upgrade these components of the 4000 Appliances:
• Memory DIMMs (4800 only)
• LOM card (4800 only)
• Appliance firmware
Important - You cannot upgrade the appliance firmware while using the 15 days trial
license.
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Note - Screenshots in this guide may apply only to the highest model to which
this guide applies.