Installing a Check Point LOM Card

This document applies only to these Check Point appliances:

• 23000 Appliances.

• 15000 Appliances.

• 6000 and 7000 Appliances.

  • These appliance models come with a LOM Card by default:

    6200 Plus, 6200 Turbo, 6400 Plus, 6600 Plus, 6700 Plus, 6800, and 7000 Plus.

  • In these appliance models, the LOM Card is an optional accessory:

    6200 Base, 6400 Base, 6500, 6600 Base, 6700 Base, 6900 Base, and 7000 Base.

• 5000 Appliances:

  • These appliance models come with a LOM Card by default:

    5800, and 5900.

  • In these appliance models, the LOM Card is an optional accessory:

    5100, 5200, 5400, and 5600.

Important: Read the Health and Safety Information in the applicable Getting Started Guide: 15000 and 23000 Appliances Getting Started Guide 6000 and 7000 Appliances Getting Started Guide 5000 Appliances Getting Started Guide To protect the appliance and LOM Card from electrostatic discharge, make sure that you are grounded.

Preparing the Appliance

Before you start to install or remove the LOM Card, make sure that:

• The appliance is shut down and you disconnect the power cables.

• The appliance is in a clean environment and on a level surface.

• You can physically access and open the cover of the appliance.

• You have the Check Point LOM Card kit.

LOM Card Kit Contents

• FRU Installation Guide

• LOM Card

• Screwdriver

• ESD grounding strap (anti-static)

To prepare the appliance:

1. Shut down the appliance from the Gaia Portal, Gaia Clish, or by pressing and releasing the power switch quickly.

   Note - Pressing and holding the power switch is not recommended as it results in a forced and immediate shut down.

2. Remove the power cords from the appliance.

3. Remove the appliance from the rack and put it on a flat surface.

4. Put on the ESD strap and attach the other end:

   • On 5100, 5200, 5400, 5600, 5800, and 6500 appliances:

     To any unpainted point on the appliance chassis.

   • On 5900, 6200, 6400, 6600, 6700, 6800, 6900, 7000, 15600, 23500, 23800, and 23900 appliances:

     To the ESD grounding plug on the rear panel of the appliance.

5. Remove the appliance top cover.

To remove the top cover:

1. Unscrew the cover screws (item 2).

2. Pull the top cover back in the direction of the arrows.

3. Pull the cover up to remove it fully.

Legend

Item	Description
1	Appliance cover
2	Appliance cover screws
3	ESD grounding plug - Available in 6800, 5900, 15000, and 23000 appliances (location changes according to model)

Finding the LOM Card Socket

These illustrations show the location of the LOM Card in the appliances.

Legend

Item	Description
1	Front panel
2	LOM Card (in socket)
3	Rear panel

Installing the LOM Card

To install the LOM Card in the appliance:

1. Find the LOM Card socket on the system board.

   Important - Be careful. There are sharp metal parts in the appliance, such as the heat sink fins and bracket, which can cause injury and damage the LOM Card.

2. Hold the LOM Card at an angle to align it with receptacle in the socket.

   

3. Press down on the LOM Card until it lies flat.

   

4. Insert and tighten the screw at the bottom of the LOM Card.

   

5. Close the appliance.