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Overview
This chapter provides an overview of the Check Point IP2450 security platform and the
requirements for its use. The following topics are covered:
About the Check Point IP2450 Security Platform
Managing the Check Point IP2450 Security Platform
Check Point IP2450 Security Platform Overview
Site Requirements
Safety Warnings and Cautions
Software Requirements
Product Disposal
About the Check Point IP2450 Security Platform
The Check Point IP2450 is a high-end, next-generation security appliance designed for the
demanding price performance, multi-Gigabit Ethernet throughput, and port-density
requirements of large enterprises and carriers. The IP2450 supports quad-core technology and is
purpose-built to run Check Point VPN-1, Check Point VPN-1 UTM, and next-generation, multi-
threaded enterprise security applications such as Check Point CoreXL. The IP2450 is optimized
to provide scalability, reliability, and investment protection into the next decade. In addition, the
IP2450 allows you to boost performance as needed through next-generation, high-end Check
Point Accelerated Data Path (ADP) services modules for IP appliances and Check Point IPSO
for IP appliances system upgrades.
The IP2450 appliance is available as either a disk-based or flash-based platform. In base
configurations, the IP2450 appliance ships with one hard-disk drive, and the flash-based
appliance ships with high-capacity compact flash memory.
The IP2450 security platform is a two-rack unit appliance that incorporates a serviceable
slide-out chassis tray assembly into design. The front panel of the IP2450 security platform has
two interface slots. Optional 6U PMC carriers can be inserted into slots 1 and 2. Each 6U PMC
carrier supports two PMC network interface cards (NICs) for a total of four NICs. Alternatively,
you can install ADP modules in slots 1 and 2. These network interfaces provide exceptional data
forwarding and monitoring performance when used with Check Point and partner applications.
The front panel of the IP2450 security platform also contains:
Check Point IP2450 Security Platform Installation Guide
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