SmartLSM Clusters

A SmartLSM Cluster is a logical entity that provides high-availability connectivity with at least two devices. Each device serves as an entry point to the same network. In a SmartLSM ClusterClosed Two or more Security Gateways that work together in a redundant configuration - High Availability, or Load Sharing., there is no state synchronization between the devices: if the active SmartLSM Cluster memberClosed Security Gateway that is part of a cluster. becomes unavailable, users are not automatically connected to another member. The party that initiated the communication must actively intervene to reconnect the users.

To create a SmartLSM Cluster, you need at least two SmartLSM Security Gateways. A gateway can participate in only one SmartLSM Cluster at a time.

To create and configure SmartLSM clusters , do these steps:

  1. Create a SmartLSM Security Cluster Profile in SmartConsoleClosed Check Point GUI application used to manage a Check Point environment - configure Security Policies, configure devices, monitor products and events, install updates, and so on.. Profiles set common parameters and policies for SmartLSM clusters, which are created with that profile. See Creating a SmartLSM Security Cluster Profile.

  2. Create a SmartLSM cluster object in SmartProvisioningClosed Check Point Software Blade on a Management Server (the actual name is "Provisioning") that manages large-scale deployments of Check Point Security Gateways using configuration profiles. Synonyms: Large-Scale Management, SmartLSM, LSM.. In the Security Profile field, select the Profile that you created in step 1.

  3. Push Policy to the SmartLSM cluster object. See Pushing a Policy in SmartProvisioning.