Check Point 4000 - Upgrading the Appliance

Introduction
12 | Check Point 4000 Appliances Getting Started Guide
This appliance supports the SecurePlatform and Gaia Operating Systems. Gaia is a single,
unified network security Operating System that combines the best of Check Point's
SecurePlatform and IPSO, the operating system from the Nokia security products. Gaia
supports the full portfolio of Check Point Software Blades, Security Gateway and Security
Management products.
Key Features:
 Proven, enterprise-class firewall, VPN, and intrusion prevention
 Accelerated security performance, that includes SecureXL and CoreXL technologies
 Integrated load balancing and dynamic routing for data center reliability levels
 Centrally managed from Security Management Server/Check Point 4000 Appliances or as
a standalone device
 Automatic security protection updates from Check Point
This document provides:
 A brief overview of essential Check Point 4000 Appliances concepts and features
 A step by step guide to getting Check Point 4000 Appliances up and running
Note - Screenshots in this guide may apply only to the highest model
to which this guide applies.
Upgrading the Appliance
You can upgrade these components of the Check Point 4000 Appliances:
 Memory DIMMs (4800 only)
 LOM card (4800 only)
 Appliance firmware
Important - You cannot upgrade the appliance firmware while using the 15 days trial
license.
For more information about upgrading the appliance, see the applicable documentation
(http://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/solutions?id=sk68681).
 4800 Appliance Installing and Removing Memory
 4800 and 12000 Appliances Installing and Removing a LOM Card
 4000 Appliances Image Management
 4000 and 12000 Appliances Mounting Appliances with Sliding Rails