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Updated resource links 10 September Improved formatting and document layout 2023 30 April 2023 Updated Declaration of Conformity in "Health and Safety Information" on page 66 16 March 2023 First release of this document Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 4...
SIM Card Installation Using the First Time Configuration Wizard Starting the First Time Configuration Wizard Welcome Zero Touch Authentication Details Appliance Date and Time Settings Appliance Name Security Policy Management Internet Connection Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 5...
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Security Management Server Authentication Security Management Server Connection Software Blade Activation Summary Zero Touch Cloud Service USB Drive or SD Card Health and Safety Information Information sur la Santé et la Sécurité Support Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 6...
Setting up the Appliance Setting up the Appliance 1. Remove the Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595Appliance from the shipping carton and place it on a tabletop. 2. Optional: Remove the transparent protective sticker from the front panel of the appliance.
DSL line socket. The DSL LED as well as the Internet LED remains off until you configure the appliance, including setting up the DSL as an internet connection. Note - Wait 10 seconds between power cycles (off and on). Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 10...
There are different options for first time deployment of your gateways: "Using the First Time Configuration Wizard" on page 39 "Zero Touch Cloud Service" on page 63 "USB Drive or SD Card" on page 65 Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 11...
5G supports Sub-6 GHz, while 4G supports Cat-20 and 3G supports DC-HSPA+ and WCDMA (no 2G support). Four external antennas (RP-SMA type, Main, MIMO1, MIMO2 and AUX) to allow the best RF signal and coverage. For frequency and supported bands, see sk180545. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 12...
The DSL SFP transceiver has an SFP connector on one end and the RJ45 port on the other end. 1. Insert the SFP connector end into the DMZ port on the Quantum Spark 1595 WiFi Cellular appliance. 2. Connect the cable to the RJ45 port.
Removing a DSL SFP Transceiver 1. Disconnect the cables from the RJ45 port on the transceiver. 2. Pull the outward-facing end of the transceiver to release it from the DMZ port on the appliance. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 14...
This section describes the different features in the front, back, and side panels of these 1575 / 1595 Appliance models: Wired WiFi WiFi LTE WiFi 5G Note - Depending on which model appliance you have, some of the specifications below may vary. Wired Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 15...
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Appliance Diagrams and Specifications WiFi Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 16...
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Appliance Diagrams and Specifications WiFi-LTE Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 17...
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Appliance Diagrams and Specifications WiFi-Cellular Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 18...
Front Panel Front Panel Wired WiFi Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 19...
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Internet LED Off - No internet connection Blinking Blue - Connecting to the Internet. Blue - Connected Blinking Red - Connection failure Management LED Off – No management Colors - See below Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 21...
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3G/4G/5G network Red - Cellular modem issue (no SIM, SIM error, SIM tray open etc.) Table: Antennas Item Description WiFi Antennas 4 WiFi Antennas LTE Antennas 2 LTE Antennas: Main Diversity Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 22...
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Notes: You must attach all provided WiFi antennas to the appliance. The Quantum Spark appliance supports the use of Cellular antennas from other vendors. If you use an adapter from the RP-SMA to the desired connector, this can cause additional signal loss and attenuation.
Gateway failed to connect to the SMP and will exit from the retry Constant red. script. Wait times before retry: Failure Waiting Time 2 minutes 4 minutes 8 minutes 16 minutes Subsequent Retries every 16 minutes until Cloud Services are successfully activated Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 24...
Each port uses a bi-color LED to reflect the link/activity and speed, from 10M to 1GbE. RJ45 and 1G SFP LED1 (Green) LED2 (Amber) No link 1G link 1G Act Blink 100M link 100M Act Blink 10M link 10M Act Blink Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 25...
Back Panel Back Panel Wired Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 26...
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DMZ fiber SFP The LEDs above indicate connection and speed per connection. port) Each uses its own LEDs. The SFP supports 1 GbE speed, short and long range. See catalog for P/Ns. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 29...
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Plug the power adapter cord in here. socket WiFi Antennas In WiFi, WiFi-Cellular, and WiFi-LTE models - 4 total LTE Antennas In WiFi-Cellular models - 2 total 5G Antennas In WiFi-LTE models - 4 total Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 30...
Side Panels Side Panels Wired, WiFi: Side 1 Side 2 Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 31...
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Side Panels WiFi-LTE: Side 1 Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 32...
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Micro-SD card supports the format ext4, up to 256GB size. Insert or remove SD card only when the appliance is powered down. While inserting the micro-SD card, make sure the golden pins are facing upward: Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 35...
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Side Panels Dual SIM Card Notes: Activation is done manually in Gaia Portal or Gaia Clish. The user selects the preferred SIM. The modem supports automatic failover between SIM cards. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 36...
SIM Card Installation SIM Card Installation To install the SIM card: 1. Remove the SIM card tray cover. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 37...
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Note - The SIM card tray can support up to 2 SIM cards: SIM 1 - Micro-SIM SIM 2 - Nano-SIM 4. Insert the SIM tray into the appliance. 5. Replace the SIM card cover. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 38...
Using the First Time Configuration Wizard Configure the Quantum Spark Appliance with the First Time Configuration Wizard. To close the wizard and save configured settings, click Quit. Note - In the First Time Configuration Wizard, you may not see all the pages described in this guide.
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You can connect to the Zero Touch server to fetch settings automatically from the cloud. To change the language of the WebUI application: Select the language link at the top of the page. Note - Only English is allowed as the input language. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 40...
LAN IP address is changed, a message appears in the system logs. When you reconnect to the WebUI or click Refresh, the browser opens to show the status of the installation process. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 41...
If you select a country and install a valid license, but the wireless region of the device does not match the selected country, a warning message shows and you must edit the country information. When the country and wireless region match, you see the full settings. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 42...
Date - The date on your computer appears by default. If required, set a different date. Time - The time on your computer appears by default. If required, set a different time. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 43...
Secondary NTP server - The IP or host name of the secondary NTP server. The default server is ntp2.checkpoint.com Appliance Name In the Appliance Name page, enter a name to identify the appliance, and enter a domain name (optional). Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 44...
After you configure the appliance with the First Time Configuration Wizard, the default security policy is enforced automatically. With the appliance WebUI, you can configure the Software Blades you activated and fine tune the security policy. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 45...
Configure Internet connection later. To configure Internet connection now: 1. Select Configure Internet connection now. 2. From the Connection type drop down list, select the protocol used to connect to the Internet. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 46...
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For example, to connect to Check Point User Center during license activation or when Application Control, Web Filtering, Anti-Virus, or Anti-Spam services are enabled. To test your ISP connection status: Click Connect. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 47...
By default, they are enabled. You can change the IP address and stay connected as the appliance's original IP is kept as an alias IP until the first time you boot the appliance. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 48...
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The appliance's IP address is automatically excluded from the range. For example, if the appliance IP is 1.1.1.1 the range also starts from 1.1.1.1, but excludes its own IP address. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 49...
(service set identifier) is a unique string that identifies a WLAN network to clients that try to open a wireless connection with it. We recommend that you protect the wireless network with a password. Otherwise, a wireless client can connect to the network without authentication. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 50...
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6. Allow access from this network to the local network is selected by default. This means the wireless network is considered trusted and access is allowed from it to the local network. 7. Radio Band 2.4GHz: 2.412~2.472GHz 5GHz: 5.150~5.850GHz / 4.920~5.850GHz Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 51...
IP address or any IP address. To configure administrator access: 1. Select the sources from where administrators are allowed access: LAN - All internal physical ports. Trusted wireless - A known wireless network. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 52...
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2. In the IP Address Configuration window, select an option: Specific IP address - Enter the IP address or click Get IP from my computer. Specific network - Enter the Network IP address and Subnet mask. 3. Click Apply. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 53...
If you have Internet connectivity configured: Click Activate License. You are notified that you successfully activated the appliance and you are shown the status of your license for each Software Blade. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 54...
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2. Select Use proxy server and enter the proxy server Address and Port. 3. Click Apply. 4. Click Activate License. You are notified that you successfully activated the appliance and you are shown the status of your license for each blade. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 55...
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WebUI from the Device > License page. If your device is not paired with a User Center account, you must create an account or ask your company administrator to create one for you. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 56...
(for example, when in a lab setting). Configure one-time password later - Set the one-time password at a different time using the WebUI application. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 57...
Security Management Server to establish trust between the Security Management Server and the appliance. To connect to the Security Management Server, select one of these: Connect to the Security Management Server now. Connect to the Security Management Server later. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 58...
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Send logs to - Enter the IP address of a log server. Send logs according to policy - The logs are sent according to the log server definitions that are defined in the policy. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 59...
Using the First Time Configuration Wizard Software Blade Activation Select the Software Blades to activate on this appliance. QoS (bandwidth control) can only be activated from the WebUI after completing the First Time Configuration Wizard. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 60...
Using the First Time Configuration Wizard Summary The Summary page shows the details of the elements configured with the First Time Configuration Wizard. Click Finish to complete the First Time Configuration Wizard. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 61...
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Using the First Time Configuration Wizard The WebUI opens on the Home > System page. To back up the system configuration in the WebUI: Go to Device > System Operations > Backup. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 62...
Page not found - The appliance local IP address may have been changed by the cloud settings installation. Try http://my.firewall or consult your administrator for the new local IP address. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 63...
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Zero Touch server again. Retries mechanism: During cloud activation, there are sometimes temporary issues which prevent the gateway from activating Cloud Services. See the Management LED description in the "Front Panel" on page 19 section. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 64...
An appliance that already has an existing configuration. The appliance starts, automatically mounts the USB drive, and searches the root directory for a configuration file. Note - The USB drive must be formatted in FAT32. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 65...
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. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 66...
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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. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 67...
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Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance series Date and Place of Issue December 2022, Tel Aviv, Israel Declares under our sole responsibility, that the products conform to the following Product Specifications: RF/Wi-Fi (*marked model), Cellular (**marked model) Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 68...
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47 CFR FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class B ANSI C63.4:2014 ICES-003:2020 Issue 7, Class B ICES-Gen:2018 Issue 1 +A1:2021 ANSI C63.4-2014 amended as per ANSI C63.4a-2017 VCCI-CISPR 32:2016, Class B T mark. Article 34 Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 69...
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*47 Part 15 Subpart C *47 Part 15 Subpart E *47 Part 15 Subpart E 15.407 *ANSI C63.10:2013 *FCC Part2 *IEEE C95.3 *KDB 447498 *STD-66 / STD -71 *Article 34 *Article 9 Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 70...
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**IC RSS-197 (5G) IEC 60950-1:2005, AMD1:2009, AMD2:2013 Safety EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017, BS EN 62368- 1:2014+A11:2017 CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1-14 UL 62368-1, Second Edition AS/NZS 62368.1:2018 DS/EN 62368-1:2014 J62368-1 (2020) CEI EN 62368-1:2016 Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 71...
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This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 72...
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US operation channels only. If trouble is experienced with this Gateway, for repair or warranty information, please contact: Check Point 6330 Commerce Drive Suite 120, Irving, Texas 75063 Office Phone Numbers 972-444-6612 Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 73...
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This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter, except tested built-in radios. The County Code Selection feature is disabled for products marketed in the US/ Canada. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 74...
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This equipment complies with ISED radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with greater than 27 cm between the radiator & your body. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 75...
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This product is in conformity with Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, and complies with the requirements in the Council Directive 2014/35/EU relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits and the Amendment Directive 93/68/EEC. Product Disposal Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 76...
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For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office or your household waste disposal service. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 77...
Ne pas court-circuiter la pile au lithium: elle risque de surchauffer et de causer des brûlures en cas de contact. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 78...
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California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 du California Health & Safety Code s. 25249.5, et seq. («Proposition 65»), qui sont «connus par l'état pour être cancérigène ou être toxiques pour la reproduction» (voir http://www.calepa.ca.gov). AVERTISSEMENT: Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 79...
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Date de demande initiale: Décembre 2022, Tel Aviv, Israël Déclare sous son entière responsabilité que les produits sont conformes aux normes produit suivantes: RF/Wi-Fi (modèle signalé par *), Cellulaire (modèle signalé par **) Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 80...
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47 CFR FCC Part 15, Subpart B, Class B ANSI C63.4:2014 ICES-003:2020 Issue 7, Class B ICES-Gen:2018 Issue 1 +A1:2021 ANSI C63.4-2014 amended as per ANSI C63.4a-2017 VCCI-CISPR 32:2016, Class B T mark. Article 34 Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 81...
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*47 Part 15 Subpart C *47 Part 15 Subpart E *47 Part 15 Subpart E 15.407 *ANSI C63.10:2013 *FCC Part2 *IEEE C95.3 *KDB 447498 *STD-66 / STD -71 *Article 34 *Article 9 Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 82...
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**IC RSS-197 (5G) IEC 60950-1:2005, AMD1:2009, AMD2:2013 Safety EN 62368-1:2014+A11:2017, BS EN 62368- 1:2014+A11:2017 CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 62368-1-14 UL 62368-1, Second Edition AS/NZS 62368.1:2018 DS/EN 62368-1:2014 J62368-1 (2020) CEI EN 62368-1:2016 Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 83...
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(1) Cet appareil ne doit pas causer d'interférence préjudiciable et (2) Cet appareil doit tolérer toute interférence reçue, y compris celles qui pourraient causer un fonctionnement indésirable. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 84...
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En cas de problème avec celui-ci, pour obtenir des informations sur la réparation ou la garantie, veuillez contacter : Check Point 6330 Commerce Drive Suite 120, Irving, Texas 75063 Numéros de téléphone du bureau 972-444-6612 Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 85...
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émetteur, exception faites des radios intégrées qui ont été testées. La fonction de sélection de l'indicatif du pays est désactivée pour les produits commercialisés aux États-Unis et au Canada. POUR WLAN 5 GHz DISPOSITIF: Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 86...
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Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements ISED établies pour un environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé à plus de 27 cm entre le radiateur et votre corps. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 87...
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2014/35/EU du Conseil relative aux équipements électriques conçus pour être utilisés dans une certaine plage de tensions, selon les modifications de la directive 93/68/CEE. Mise au rebut du produit Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 88...
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Pour obtenir plus d'informations sur les lieux où déposer vos équipements mis au rebut, veuillez contacter votre municipalité ou le service de gestion des déchets. Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 89...
When you contact support, you must provide your MAC address. Check Point Support Center For more technical information, go to: To learn more about the Check Point Internet Security Product Suite and other security solutions, go to: https://www.checkpoint.com Quantum Spark 1575 / 1595 Appliance Getting Started Guide | 90...
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