Check Point R80.20 - ClusterXL

Maximizing Network Performance and Redundancy
Next Generation Security Gateway Guide R80.20 | 243
CPUs (total 12 CPU cores) and three interfaces:
• External
• Internal
• DMZ
CPU cores for SND CPU cores for CoreXL
Multi-Queue disabled 3 9
Multi-Queue enabled 6 6
To learn more about Multi-Queue, see the R80.20 Performance Tuning Administration Guide
https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R80.20_GA/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R80.20_Performanc
eTuning_AdminGuide/html_frameset.htm.
ClusterXL
The Need for Clusters
Security Gateways and VPN connections are business critical devices. The failure of a Security
Gateway or VPN connection can result in the loss of active connections and access to critical data.
The Security Gateway between the organization and the world must remain open under all
circumstances.
ClusterXL Solution
ClusterXL is a Check Point software-based cluster solution for Security Gateway redundancy and
Load Sharing. A ClusterXL Security Cluster contains identical Check Point Security Gateways.
• A High Availability Security Cluster ensures Security Gateway and VPN connection redundancy
by providing transparent failover to a backup Security Gateway in the event of failure.
• A Load Sharing Security Cluster provides reliability and also increases performance, as all
members are active
Item
Description
1 Internal network
2 Switch for internal network
3 Security Gateways with ClusterXL Software Blade
4 Switch for external networks