> Source: [sk169793](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk169793)

# sk169793 - VPND stops working randomly in a ClusterXL environment running R80.30 with kernel 3.10

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk169793 |
| Date Created | 2020-10-04 |
| Last Modified | 2021-04-08 |
| Technical Level | General |
| OS | Gaia |

## Symptoms

- VPND process stops working randomly in a ClusterXL environment running R80.30 with kernel 3.10.

## Solution

This problem was fixed. The fix is included in:

* [Check Point R80.40](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk160736)

Check Point recommends to always upgrade to the most recent version   
([upgrade Security Gateway](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doShowproductpage&productTab=overview&product=435) / [upgrade Security Management Server](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doShowproductpage&productTab=overview&product=184) / [upgrade Multi-Domain Security Management](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doShowproductpage&productTab=overview&product=166)).

If you do not wish to upgrade, [Contact Check Point Support](https://www.checkpoint.com/support-services/contact-support/) to get a Hotfix for this issue.  
A Support Engineer will make sure the Hotfix is compatible with your environment before providing the Hotfix.  
For faster resolution and verification, please collect [CPinfo files](http://supportcontent.checkpoint.com/solutions?id=sk92739) from the Security Management Server and Security Gateways involved in the case.

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