Installing the Gaia Operating System on a Quantum Maestro Orchestrator

To perform a clean installation of the GaiaClosed Check Point security operating system that combines the strengths of both SecurePlatform and IPSO operating systems. Operating System on a Quantum Maestro OrchestratorClosed A scalable Network Security System that connects multiple Check Point Security Appliances into a unified system. Synonyms: Orchestrator, Quantum Maestro Orchestrator, Maestro Hyperscale Orchestrator. Acronym: MHO., you can:

  • Restore your Quantum Maestro Orchestrator to Factory Defaults.

    Note - This removes all existing configurations.

  • Perform a clean install of the supported Gaia image with a bootable USB device.

Reset an Orchestrator to Factory Defaults

Important - This operation reverts the Quantum Maestro Orchestrator to the last Gaia that was installed using the Clean Install method.

Step

Instructions

1

Connect to the Quantum Maestro Orchestrator using the serial console.

2

Log in to the Gaia ClishClosed The name of the default command line shell in Check Point Gaia operating system. This is a restricted shell (role-based administration controls the number of commands available in the shell)..

3

Restart the Quantum Maestro Orchestrator. Run:

reboot

4

During boot, press any key within 4 seconds to enter the Boot menu when you see this prompt at the top of the screen:

Loading the system

Press any key to see the boot menu [Booting in 5 seconds]

5

In the menu, select Reset to factory defaults and press Enter.

6

Type yes and press Enter.

7

Wait for the Quantum Maestro Orchestrator to boot.

8

With a web browser, connect to the Gaia Portal on the Quantum Maestro Orchestrator:

https://<IP Address of MGMT Port>

9

Run the Gaia First Time Configuration Wizard.

Clean Install of the Gaia Image on an Orchestrator with a Bootable USB Device

Step

Instructions

1

Contact Check Point Support to configure the Quantum Maestro Orchestrator to boot from the USB device by default.

2

Download the required Clean Install package (ISO) for Maestro Orchestrators from sk173363.

3

Follow sk65205 to create a bootable USB device.

Important:

  • Always use the latest available build of the ISOmorphic Tool.

    If you use an outdated build, the installation can fail.

  • Select the option Open Server with console.

4

Insert the bootable USB device into the Quantum Maestro Orchestrator.

5

Connect to the Quantum Maestro Orchestrator through the console port.

6

Restart the Quantum Maestro Orchestrator. Run:

reboot

7

Wait for the Quantum Maestro Orchestrator to boot from the USB device.

8

Select the boot option Open Server with console.

9

Install the Gaia Operating System.

10

Before the reboot, remove the USB device.

11

Confirm the reboot.

12

With a web browser, connect to the Gaia Portal on the Quantum Maestro Orchestrator:

https://<IP Address of MGMT Port>

13

Run the Gaia First Time Configuration Wizard.