> Source: [sk171903](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk171903) # sk171903 - Smart-1 6000-XL, 6000-L, 600-M, and 600-S | Property | Value | |----------|-------| | Solution ID | sk171903 | | Date Created | 2021-02-07 | | Last Modified | 2026-08-24 | | Technical Level | General | | Products | Hardware | | Versions | Not Version-Specific | | OS | Gaia | | Platform | Smart-1, 6, 20, 400, 110, VMWare ESX, 1500, 1600, 1800, 910 | ## Solution **Table of Contents** * Overview * Key Features * Downloads * Documentation for Smart-1 6000-L/6000-XL * Documentation for Smart-1 600-M * Documentation for Smart-1 600-S * Known Limitations * Revision History Visit [Check Point CheckMates Community](https://community.checkpoint.com) to ask questions or start a discussion and get our experts assistance. See [Support Life Cycle Policy](https://www.checkpoint.com/support-services/support-life-cycle-policy/) for End-of-Support dates and successor appliance series. Overview {#Overview} -------------------- |-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Smart-1 platforms welcome the 6th generation of Cyber Security. The Smart-1 6000-XL / 6000-L / 600-M / 600-S dedicated appliances are optimized for performance and scalability with both hardware and OS (operating system) hardened from the core. Check Point Infinity architecture consolidates management of multiple security layers, providing superior policy efficiency and enabling you to manage security through a single pane of glass. The single management centrally correlates all types of events across all network environments, cloud services and mobile infrastructures The new Smart-1 appliances of the 6th generation are the gold standard platform for consolidated Security Management including policy, logs and events in a single box. The new Smart-1 6th generation appliances deliver a performance boost of up to 200% compared to 5th generation appliances. This provides flexibility to double the number of managed gateways instantly. For more information, see the [Smart-1 Product Page](https://support.checkpoint.com/product/186). | 6000-L/XL [![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk120453/Smart-1-5150-front-angle_PPT1802180044.png)](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk120453/Smart-1-5150-front-angle_PPT1802180044.png) 600-M [![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk173023/600-M202104131303131.png)](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk173023/600-M202104131303131.png) 600-S [![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk173023/600-S202104131304062.jpg)](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk173023/600-S202104131304062.jpg) | Key Features {#Key Features} ---------------------------- * Up to 200% improvement in log collection with up to 300,000 logs/sec ingestion, leading the industry with instantaneous search results. * Up to 80% faster report and views generation. * Optimized hardware and OS with the latest Gaia R81. * Double the system capacity in minutes by upgrading from Base to Plus package. * Faster system response and load times with increased memory (RAM) by 50% up to 384GB (Smart-1 6000-XL). * Better system resiliency utilizing fast and reliable SSD storage in Smart-1 6000-XL. * Complete feature and tool set including full Threat visibility, best practices and compliance, SmartEvent and Multi-Domain management and automation. * Wide variety of storage and network interfaces, including copper \& fiber 1GbE and 10GbE interfaces. * Manage a number of Security Gateways at the same time: * Up to 400 with Smart-1 6000-XL (expandable with additional gateway licenses) * Up to 150 with Smart-1 6000-L * Up to 50 with Smart-1 600-M * Up to 10 with Smart-1 600-S Downloads {#Downloads} ---------------------- **Note:** To download this package, you will need to have a [Software Subscription or Active Support plan](https://www.checkpoint.com/support-services/support-plans/). |-------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Software Version | Appliance Model | Clean Install | Upgrade | Gaia Fast Deployment Image | | R81.10 and higher | * Smart-1 6000-XL * Smart-1 6000-L * Smart-1 600-S * Smart-1 600-M | See the Home Page SK article for the target version For R82.10 see [sk183506](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk183506) For R82 see [sk181127](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk181127) For R81.20 see [sk173903](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk173903) For R81.10 see [sk170416](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk170416) ||| | R81 ^(1)^ | * Smart-1 6000-L * Smart-1 6000-XL | [![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/images/download-m.png "Check Point R81 Image for Smart-1 6000-L/6000-XL Appliances")](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/113121) (ISO) | [![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/images/download-m.png "Upgrade Package from R80.40 to R81 for Smart-1 6000-L/6000-XL Appliances")](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/120667) (TGZ) From R80.40 | [![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/images/download-m.png)](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/113168) (TGZ) | | R81 ^(2)^ | * Smart-1 600-S * Smart-1 600-M | [![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/images/download-m.png "Check Point R81 Image for Smart-1 600-S/600-M Appliances")](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/114248) (ISO) | [![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/images/download-m.png "Upgrade Package from R80.40 to R81 for Smart-1 600-S/600-M Appliances")](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/120668) (TGZ) From R80.40 | [![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/images/download-m.png)](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/114777) (TGZ) | | R80.40 ^(3)^ | * Smart-1 6000-XL * Smart-1 6000-L * Smart-1 600-S * Smart-1 600-M | [![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/images/download-m.png "Check Point R80.40 Image for Smart-1 600-S/600-M/6000-L/6000-XL Appliances")](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/114389) (ISO) [![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/images/download-m.png "R80.40 Package for Smart-1 600-S/600-M/6000-L/6000-XL Appliances")](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/124492) (TGZ) | N / A | [![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/images/download-m.png)](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/114779) (TGZ) | Notes: 1. [R81 Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk170114) supports Smart-1 6000-L / Smart-1 6000-XL appliances starting from Take 25. 2. [R81 Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk170114) supports Smart-1 600-S / Smart-1 600-M appliances starting from Take 34. 3. [R80.40 Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk165456) supports Smart-1 600-S / Smart-1 600-M / Smart-1 6000-L / Smart-1 6000-XL appliances starting from Take 114. 4. Only the Smart-1 6000-L and Smart-1 6000-XL models support Multi-Domain Security Management Server and Multi-Domain Log Server. Documentation for Smart-1 6000-L/6000-XL {#Documentation_6000_L_XL} ------------------------------------------------------------------- |----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Quick Start Guides | | [Smart-1 Appliances Quick Start Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/PDF/CP_Smart-1_QSG_Web.pdf) | | [Smart-1 6000-L/6000-XL Getting Started Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Smart1_6000_L_XL_GSG/English/Default.htm) | | Installation Guides | | [Smart-1 6000-L/6000-XL Installing the Telescoping Rails](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/Rails_Smart1_6000LXL/EN/Default.htm) | | [Smart-1 6000-L/6000-XL Installing and Removing Storage Devices](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/FRU_Storage_Devices_Smart1_6000LXL/EN/Default.htm) | | [Smart-1 600-M/6000-L/6000-XL Installing and Removing Line Cards](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/FRU_Line_Cards_Smart1_600M_6000LXL/EN/Default.htm) | | [Smart-1 6000-L/6000-XL Installing and Removing Memory](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/FRU_Memory_Smart1_6000LXL/EN/Default.htm) | | [Smart-1 6000-L/6000-XL Installing and Removing AC PSU](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/FRU_AC_PSU_Smart1_6000LXL/EN/Default.htm) | | [Smart-1 6000-L/6000-XL Installing and Removing DC PSU](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/FRU_DC_PSU_Smart1_6000LXL/EN/Default.htm) | | [Smart-1 6000-L/6000-XL Installing and Removing a SAN Card](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/FRU_SAN_Card_Smart1_6000LXL/EN/Default.htm) | | [Smart-1 6000-L/6000-XL Replacing a Line Card Panel](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/FRU_Line_Card_Panel_Smart1_6000LXL/EN/Default.htm) | | [Smart-1 600-M/6000-L/6000-XL Replacing Transceivers](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/FRU_Transceivers_Smart1_600M_6000LXL/EN/Default.htm) | | Administration Documentation | | [Smart-1 6000-L/6000-XL RAID Administration Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/RAID_Smart1_6000LXL/EN/Default.htm) | Documentation for Smart-1 600-M {#Documentation_600_M} ------------------------------------------------------ |----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Quick Start Guides | | [Smart-1 Appliances Quick Start Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/PDF/CP_Smart-1_QSG_Web.pdf) | | [Smart-1 600-M Getting Started Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Smart1_600_M_GSG/English/Default.htm) | | Installation Guides | | [Smart-1 600-M Installing the Telescoping Rails](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/Rails_Smart1_600M/EN/Default.htm) | | [Smart-1 600-M Installing and Removing Storage Devices](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/FRU_Storage_Devices_Smart1_600M/EN/Default.htm) | | [Smart-1 600-M/6000-L/6000-XL Installing and Removing Line Cards](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/FRU_Line_Cards_Smart1_600M_6000LXL/EN/Default.htm) | | [Smart-1 600-M Installing and Removing Memory](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/FRU_Memory_Smart1_600M/EN/Default.htm) | | [Smart-1 600-M Installing and Removing AC PSU](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/FRU_AC_PSU_Smart1_600M/EN/Default.htm) | | [Smart-1 600-M/6000-L/6000-XL Replacing Transceivers](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/FRU_Transceivers_Smart1_600M_6000LXL/EN/Default.htm) | | Administration Documentation | | [Smart-1 600-M RAID Administration Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/RAID_Smart1_600M/EN/Default.htm) | Documentation for Smart-1 600-S {#Documentation_600_S} ------------------------------------------------------ |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Quick Start Guides | | [Smart-1 Appliances Quick Start Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/PDF/CP_Smart-1_QSG_Web.pdf) | | [Smart-1 600-S Getting Started Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Smart1_600_S_GSG/English/Default.htm) | | Installation Guides | | [Smart-1 600-S Installing the Telescoping Rails](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/Rails_Smart1_600S/EN/Default.htm) | | [Smart-1 600-S Installing and Removing Memory](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/FRU_Memory_Smart1_600S/EN/Default.htm) | Known Limitations {#Known Limitations} -------------------------------------- |-------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | ID | Symptoms | | MGMTAPP-257 | In iDRAC firmware 4.40.0.0 (end version), if a cable is not connected to the iDRAC port, the IP address is not reported. If a cable is connected to the iDRAC port, and the link is up, the correct IP address is reported. | | GAIA-1222 | A warm reboot that uses the CTRL+C keys is necessary to complete the RAID synchronization. | | GAIA-1274 | Post-installation reboot is stuck while a USB device with the ISOmorphic image is connected to the appliance, and the OS cannot be loaded. Workaround: Remove the USB device and reboot the appliance. | | MGMTAPP-251 | Installation from a CD/DVD is not supported. | | - | Smart-1 6000 appliance with BIOS lower than v2.10.2 may not boot. The console connection shows the "`Configuring Memory`" message. See [sk181667](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk181667). | Revision History {#Revision History} ------------------------------------ Show / Hide the revision history |--------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Date | Description | | 29 Dec 2025 | In the "Downloads" section, updated the Home Page SK article links for versions R81.10 and higher | | 19 Jan 2025 | Updated links to documents | | 22 Oct 2024 | In the "Downloads" section, updated the Home Page SK article links for versions R81.10 and higher | | 11 Apr 2024 | In the "Downloads" section, for versions R81.10 and higher, added "See the Home Page SK article for the target version" | | 22 Nov 2023 | Add the known limitation "Smart-1 6000 appliance with BIOS lower than v2.10.2 may not boot. The console connection shows the "Configuring Memory" message. See sk181667." | | 03 May 2023 | Added link to Support Life Cycle Policy | | 30 Apr 2023 | Updated links to open in a new window | | 27 Jan 2023 | Improved article formatting | | 06 Jan 2021 | Added the links to upgrade package from R80.40 to R81 | | 19 Aug 2021 | Added the download links for the R81.10 Images | | 28 June 2021 | Added the R81 Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator support for Smart-1 600-S / Smart-1 600-M | | 04 May 2021 | Added Gaia Fast Deployment Images: * R81 for Smart-1 600-S / Smart-1 600-M * R80.40 for Smart-1 6000-L / Smart-1 6000-XL * R80.40 for Smart-1 600-S / Smart-1 600-M | | 25 Apr 2021 | Added R80.40 download links | | 14 Apr 2021 | Added Smart-1 600-S / Smart-1 600-M appliances | | 16 Mar 2021 | Updated the "Known Limitations" section | | 14 Mar 2021 | Added the "Known Limitations" section | | 01 Mar 2021 | First release of this article | --- # Agent Instructions This content is from the Check Point Support Center (https://support.checkpoint.com), the official knowledge base for Check Point cybersecurity products. ## Navigating This Knowledge Base - **Complete index**: [llms.txt](https://support.checkpoint.com/llms.txt) - **All SK articles**: [SecureKnowledge Sitemap](https://support.checkpoint.com/sitemaps/secureknowledge-sitemap-index.xml) - **SK article URL pattern**: `https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/{skId}` - **Markdown responses**: AI bot User-Agents automatically receive `text/markdown` content