Open Server Hardware Requirements

Minimum Hardware Requirements

Check Point Product

Processor

Total CPU cores

Memory

Security Management Server

Intel Pentium IV, 2 GHz

or equivalent

2

8 GB

Multi-Domain Server

Intel Pentium IV, 2.6 GHz

or equivalent

8

32 GB

Security Gateway

Intel Pentium IV, 2 GHz

or equivalent

2

4 GB

VSX

Intel Pentium IV, 2 GHz

or equivalent

2

4 GB

Standalone

Intel Pentium IV, 2.6 GHz

or equivalent

4

8 GB

For the SmartEvent requirements, see SmartEvent Requirements.

Disk Space Requirements

Check Point Product

Recommended

free disk space

Minimum

free disk space (*)

Security Management Server

1 TB

110 GB

Multi-Domain Server

1 TB

For the Multi-Domain ServerClosed Dedicated Check Point server that runs Check Point software to host virtual Security Management Servers called Domain Management Servers. Synonym: Multi-Domain Security Management Server. Acronym: MDS.:

100 GB

For each additional Domain:

110 GB

Security Gateway

200 GB

110 GB

VSX

For the 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.:

200 GB

For each Virtual SystemClosed Virtual Device on a VSX Gateway or VSX Cluster Member that implements the functionality of a Security Gateway. Acronym: VS.:

1 GB

For the 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:

100 GB

For each Virtual System:

1 GB

Standalone

1 TB

110 GB

Notes:

Maximum Supported Physical Memory

Check Point Product

Physical RAM Limit

Security Management Server,

or

Multi-Domain Security Management Server

512 GB

Security Gateway,

or

Cluster Member

256 GB