> Source: [sk176147](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk176147)

# sk176147 - "Update failed. Failed to load database" status in SmartConsole for IPS update on Spark Firewall

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk176147 |
| Date Created | 2021-11-13 |
| Last Modified | 2022-07-12 |
| Technical Level | Advanced |
| Products | Spark Firewall (Locally Managed) |
| Versions | R81.10.X |
| Platform | 1500 |

## Symptoms

- * IPS Update Status in SmartConsole shows error:
  "*Update failed. Failed to load database.*"

* Disabling and re-enabling the IPS blade does not resolve this issue.

## Cause

The file in the Gaia Embedded OS is corrupted.

## Solution

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