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Command Line Reference
Check Point VSX Administration Guide NGX R67 | 196
Description
Performs various VSX maintenance tasks. You run this command from the expert
mode on the management server (Security Management Server or a Main
Domain Management Server in a Multi-Domain Security Management
environment).
Comments
Note - You must close SmartDashboard before executing the vsx_util
command if any Virtual Systems are defined on the Security Management Server
or Multi-Domain Security Management Domain Management Server. Failure to do
so may result in a database locked error.
The vsx_util command typically requires you to enter the following information before executing the
command:
 Management server name or IP address
 User name and password
 The command may ask for the name of one or more VSX objects upon which the command operates
 Most vsx_util sub-commands are interactive and require additional user input. Brief descriptions of
additional input requirements appear in the Input section for the various sub-commands. The
instructions on the screen typically provide helpful information regarding required information.
vsx_util Subcommands
add_member 196
add_member_reconf 197
change_interfaces 197
change_mgmt_ip 198
change_mgmt_private_net 198
fw fetch 199
change_interfaces 199
change_mgmt_subnet 201
convert_cluster 201
reconfigure 201
remove_member 202
show_interfaces 202
upgrade 203
view_vs_conf 203
vsls 205
add_member
Description
Adds a new member to an existing VSX cluster.
Syntax
vsx_util add_member
Input
 VSX cluster object name
 New member name
 IP for [interface]: IP address assigned to specified interface (IP
address is required for management and sync network interfaces)
Comments
Run the command and follow the instructions on the screen. When the
command finishes executing, you must also Run the vsx_util
add_member_reconf command.
See Adding a New Member (on page 107) before using this command.