Smart-1 50/150 Getting Started Guide Models: S-30, S-40 23 February 2011...
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Check Point. While every precaution has been taken in the preparation of this book, Check Point assumes no responsibility for errors or omissions. This publication and features described herein are subject to change without notice.
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Welcome 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.
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Welcome 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.
Terminology Welcome Thank you for choosing Check Point’s Smart-1. 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.
Terminology 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. ...
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Terminology Name Before R75 Name Starting with R75 (Used in this Guide) Multi-domain server (MDS) Multi-Domain Server Customer Domain Customer Management Add-on (CMA) Domain Management Server Customer Log Module (CLM) Domain Log Server Multi-Domain Log Module (MLM) Multi-Domain Log Server Introduction Page 11...
Chapter 2 Rack Mounting Smart-1 50/150 These instructions show how to install Smart-1 50 and 150 in a standard 19 inch rack. In This Chapter Safety Instructions Determining Space and Weight Requirements Rack Mounting Hardware and Tools Disconnecting the Appliance Rail from the Mounting Bracket...
Rack Mounting Hardware and Tools Important - The Smart-1 appliance is very heavy. To lift and install it: Two people are required for Smart-1 50. Three people are required for Smart-1 150. The distance from the center of any hole to the center of the third hole above it is equivalent to 1U.
Screws for Smart-1 150 Secures the appliance rail to Smart-1 150 #6-32*6 Appliance bracket ear for Smart-1 Attaches to the Smart-1 50 front panel. Both bracket ears are identical. Screw for Smart-1 50 appliance Attaches the Smart-1 50 bracket ears to the...
Attaching the Appliance Rails to the Appliance Attach the Appliance Rails to the Appliance. Use the same appliance rails for Smart-1 50 and for Smart-1 150. You don't need to do this in the server room. 1. Identify the front of an appliance rail. One end of the rail is marked with FRONT.
You don't need to be in the server room to attach the appliance handles or ear brackets to the appliance. To connect the appliance bracket ears or handles to the front of the appliance: 1. Attach the appliance ear bracket to one side of the appliance. For Smart-1 50 use three screws. For Smart-1 150 use two screws.
7. Repeat for the other side of the rack: Attach the mounting bracket to the other side of the rack. Installing Smart 1 50/150 In the Rack Carefully install the Smart-1 50/150 in the rack. Important - The Smart-1 appliance is very heavy. To lift and install it: ...
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1. Line up the appliance rail on the appliance with the mounting bracket rails. 2. Carefully slide the appliance into the mounting bracket rails. 3. Push the appliance in until the appliance locks in the rails. Rack Mounting Smart-1 50/150 Page 18...
Chapter 3 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. In This Chapter Connecting the Power Cables and Power On Using the First Time Configuration Wizard Installing the SmartConsole GUI Clients Advanced Configuration...
Using the First Time Configuration Wizard The management interface is marked Mgmt. This interface is preconfigured with the IP address 192.168.1.1. 2. Connect to the management interface by connecting from a computer on the same network subnet as the management interface (for example, with IP address 192.168.1.x and netmask 255.255.255.0). This can be changed later through the management interface.
Using the First Time Configuration Wizard Network Connections Configure Network Connections in the Network Connections page. You may modify the Mgmt IP address and connectivity will be preserved. A secondary interface is created automatically to preserve connectivity. This interface can be removed after the wizard is completed in the Network >...
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. Configuring Smart-1...
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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.
Using the First Time Configuration Wizard Multi-Domain Security Management Settings The First Time Configuration Wizard screens in this section apply to a Smart-1 with a Multi-Domain Security Management image. Note - This section uses terminology introduced in R75 ("Multi-Domain Security Management/Provider-1 Terminology"...
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.
Advanced Configuration 4. If Multi-Domain Security Management is deployed, follow the same procedure to download the SmartDomain Manager. 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.
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Migration from Existing Provider-1 Machines # $MDS_SYSTEM/install/mds_import.sh <full path to the imported configuration> 4. Start the mds. Note that the first start-up of the mds after import takes considerably longer than subsequent start-ups. Configuring Smart-1 Page 27...
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.
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.
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.
Chapter 5 Smart-1 Hardware This chapter provides instructions for installing and removing hardware components on the Smart-1 appliance. In This Chapter Smart-1 50 Front Panel Smart-1 150 Front panel LCD Display Screen Customer Replaceable Parts Page 31...
Smart-1 50 Front Panel Smart-1 50 Front Panel Description LCD display screen Screen operation keys USB ports Console port - for a serial connection to the appliance using a terminal emulation program such as HyperTerminal LOM (Lights-out Management) port Management configuration port Built-in ethernet ports (Lan1-Lan3) slot for optional fiber channel SAN card.
Smart-1 appliances (other than Smart-1 25) have an LCD screen that can be used to perform basic management operations. The management IP address, netmask and default gateway of the Check Point appliance can be configured. The appliance can also be rebooted and shut down.
Up to twelve hard disk drives Three cooling fans 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 Smart-1 case under any circumstances.
3. Insert the power cord. Hard Disk Drives Smart-1 50 contains 4 hot-swappable redundant hard disk drives (RAID 10). Smart-1 150 can contain up to 12 hot-swappable hard disk drives. Implemented by a dedicated LSI Logic RAID controller, Smart-1 performs RAID10 mirroring and striping across all of the installed hard disk drives.
The hard disk drives are numbered 1-4 on Smart-1 50 from left to right, and 1-12 on Smart-1 150 from left to right, top to bottom. The upper left hard drive is #1, upper right hard drive is #4. On Smart-1 150 the lower right hard drive is #12.
5. Make sure that the additional hard drives have been inserted correctly and are recognized by the system by running the command /sbin/raidconfig status 6. Stop all Check Point processes by running cpstop or mdsstop 7. Stop all other processes that are using /var/log. To see a list of these processes, run lsof /var/log 8.
Restoring Factory Defaults using the WebUI Smart-1 contains a default factory image for Security Management server or Multi-Domain Security Management according to the Check Point license you have purchased. Choose the image that is applicable to your license. To revert to an earlier image, in the Smart-1 WebUI: 1.
Restoring Using the LCD Panel 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.
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Restoring Using the LCD Panel When the appliance has been restored to its default factory configuration, the appliance reboots and the Initializing message appears. Restoring Factory Defaults Page 40...
Chapter 7 Lights Out Management This chapter discusses the Lights-Out Management (LOM) integrated card that is supplied with the Smart-1 50/150 appliance and basic configuration options. In This Chapter Introduction Initial Login Basic Configuration Options Remotely Controlling the Appliance Remotely Controlling the Power of the Appliance Managing LOM Card Users Configuring LOM Keyboard/mouse Settings Configuring LOM Settings...
Basic Configuration Options Basic Configuration Options The options in the main menu on the LOM home page enable you to access the following basic configuration options: Remotely control the appliance Remotely control the power of the appliance Manage LOM card users ...
Managing LOM Card Users 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.
Configuring LOM Settings Relative (for Linux) 3. Click Apply Changes. Configuring LOM Settings The network settings option enables you to change the default IP address and other basic network settings of the LOM card. To configure LOM network settings: 1.
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. Page 45...
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