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Important Solutions
Introduction Page 10
A VSX gateway contains a complete set of virtual devices that function as physical network components,
such as Security Gateways, 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 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
 Bridge Mode Support for Transparent Internal Firewalls
 Flexible Virtual Network Design
 IPS Services Updates
 URL Filtering
This document provides:
 A brief overview of essential VSX concepts and features
 A step by step guide to getting VSX up and running
Note - Screen shots in this guide may apply only to the highest model to which this guide
applies.
Important Solutions
 For more information about R67.10 VSX, go to the Check Point R67.10 VSX Home Page
(http://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/solutions?id=sk65291).
 For a list of open issues, see the Known Limitations
(http://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/solutions?id=sk65292).
 For a list of closed issues, see the Resolved Issues
(http://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/solutions?id=sk65293).
Shipping Carton Contents
This section describes the contents of the shipping carton.
Item
Description
Appliance
Check Point 12200, 12400, or 12600 VSX appliance
Rack Mounting Accessories
Hardware mounting kit
Cables
 Power cable (12200 VSX appliance)
 2 Power cables (12400 and 12600 VSX appliance)
 1 Standard RJ-45 network cable
 1 Serial console cable
Documentation
 Getting Started Guide
 User license agreement