VSX Architecture and Concepts

A VSX GatewayClosed Physical server that hosts VSX virtual networks, including all Virtual Devices that provide the functionality of physical network devices. It holds at least one Virtual System, which is called VS0. is a physical machine that hosts virtual networks of Virtual Devices, with the functionality of their physical network counterparts such as Security Gateways, routers, and switches.

A VSXClosed Virtual System Extension. Check Point virtual networking solution, hosted on a computer or cluster with virtual abstractions of Check Point Security Gateways and other network devices. These Virtual Devices provide the same functionality as their physical counterparts. Gateway handles these tasks:

Note - In Security Groups in (Undefined variable: Vars_ScalablePlatforms.tp_maestro) and (Undefined variable: Vars_ScalablePlatforms.tp_scalable_chassis):

  • The term VSX Gateway means a Security Group in the VSX mode.

  • Some VSX features have a limited or no support.