> Source: [sk176466](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk176466)
# sk176466 - Check Point LightSpeed Appliances
| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk176466 |
| Date Created | 2021-11-25 |
| Last Modified | 2026-09-09 |
| Technical Level | General |
| Products | Hardware |
| Versions | Not Version-Specific |
| OS | Gaia |
| Platform | LightSpeed QLS, LightSpeed MLS |
## Solution
**Introduction \| Key Features \| Downloads \| Installation Instructions \| Known Limitations \| Documentation \| Revision History**
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Introduction to Check Point LightSpeed Appliances {#Introduction}
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|------------------------|-----------------|
| Security Appliance | In this article |
| LightSpeed 250 | QLS250 |
| LightSpeed 450 | QLS450 |
| LightSpeed 650 | QLS650 |
| LightSpeed 800 | QLS800 |
| Maestro LightSpeed 200 | MLS200 |
| Maestro LightSpeed 400 | MLS400 |
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| QLS250 | QLS450 | QLS650 | QLS800 |
| [](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk176466/QLS250-front-left202201231217401.png "Click the image to see it in full size in a new tab/window") | [](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk176466/QLS450-front-left202201231227292.png "Click the image to see it in full size in a new tab/window") | [](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk176466/QLS650-front-left202201231229483.png "Click the image to see it in full size in a new tab/window") | [](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk176466/QLS850-front-left202201231233524.png "Click the image to see it in full size in a new tab/window") |
| | MLS200 | MLS400 | |
| | [](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk180563/MLS200-front-left202301311117071.png "Click the image to see it in full size in a new tab/window") | [](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk180563/MLS400-front-right202301311119322.png "Click the image to see it in full size in a new tab/window") | |
Check Point LightSpeed Appliances provide hyper-fast network security to Data Centers and large enterprises.
These appliances enable large enterprises and Data Centers to deploy network security that performs at the speed of business to accelerate large file transfers, provide low latency for high-frequency applications, and dynamically scale as their business grows.
Check Point LightSpeed Next Generation Firewalls combine the most comprehensive protections with Data Center grade security and hardware to maximize uptime and performance for securing large enterprise and Data Center environments.
The LightSpeed MLS models enable superior performance in the Maestro system in consolidated 1U form-factor and true 100 GbE connectivity.
Key Features {#Key Features}
----------------------------
* Firewall performance at a line-rate
* Ultra-low latency
* Modular platforms supporting up to 72 virtual CPU cores
* Redundant storage devices and AC power supplies
* Wide variety of network interfaces, ranging from 1 GbE copper and fiber 1 GbE to 100 GbE interfaces
* Hyperscale-ready enabling enterprise protection with up to 1 terabit/sec of Threat Prevention Performance
* Dedicated MLS models for Maestro systems in consolidated 1U form-factor and true 100 GbE connectivity
Downloads {#Downloads}
----------------------
To download these packages, you will need to have a [Software Subscription or Active Support plan](https://www.checkpoint.com/support-services/support-plans/).
**Important Notes:**
* LightSpeed QLS and MLS Appliances require the installation of the Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator.
The minimum required Jumbo Take is listed in the tables below.
For more details about software releases for the QLS and MLS appliances, see [sk179432](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk179432).
* It is **not** supported to uninstall the Jumbo Hotfix from a LightSpeed appliance and reboot. You can only install a higher Take of the Jumbo Hotfix.
* The QLS 250 and QLS 450 can be used as either Security Gateways or Maestro Appliances. For these two appliances, the Clean Install Image must be selected from the table below according to version (R81.20 or R81.10) and the appliance configuration (Security Gateway or Maestro).
#### Software for the LightSpeed Appliances QLS800, QLS650, QLS450, and QLS250 in the Security Gateway configuration:
Important Notes:
* Effective 03 June 2024, the R81.20 image was replaced from Take 631 to Take 634 to protect against CVE-2024-24919 (see [sk182336](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk182336)).
The minimum required R81.20 Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator is Take 65.
* Effective 03 June 2024, the *dedicated* image R81.10_T335 was replaced from Take 16 to Take 22 to protect against CVE-2024-24919 (see [sk182336](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk182336)).
The minimum required R81.10 Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator is Take 150.
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| **#** | **Package** | **R81.10 Links** | **R81.20 Links** | **R82 Links** | **R82.10 Links** | **R82.20 Links** |
| 1 | Clean Install Images for LightSpeed Appliances in the Security Gateway configuration | [](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/133253) (ISO) | [](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/124397)See [sk173903](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk173903) | See [sk181127](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk181127) | See [sk183506](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk183506) | See [sk185039](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185039) |
| 2 | Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator | [R81.10 Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.10/Default.htm), Take 150 ^(1)^ or higher | [R81.20 Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.20/Default.htm), Take 65 ^(2)^ or higher | N / A | N / A | N / A |
Software for the Lightspeed Appliances MLS400, MLS200, QLS450, and QLS250 in the Maestro configuration:
Important Notes:
* Effective 03 June 2024, the R81.20 image was replaced from Take 631 to Take 634 to protect against CVE-2024-24919 (see [sk182336](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk182336)).
The minimum required R81.20 Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator is Take 65.
* Effective 03 June 2024, the *dedicated* image R81.10_T338 was replaced from Take 6 to Take 12 to protect against CVE-2024-24919 (see [sk182336](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk182336)).
The minimum required R81.10 Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator is Take 150.
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| **#** | **Package** | **R81.10 Links** | **R81.20 Links** | **R82 Links** | **R82.10 Links** | **R82.20 Links** |
| 1 | Clean Install Image for LightSpeed Appliances in the Maestro configuration | [](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/133254) (ISO) | See [sk177624](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk177624) | See [sk181127](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk181127) | See [sk183506](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk183506) | See [sk185039](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185039) |
| 2 | Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator | [R81.10 Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.10/Default.htm), Take 150 ^(1)^ or higher | [R81.20 Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.20/Default.htm), Take 89 ^(2)^ or higher | N / A | N / A | N / A |
Notes about Takes of the Jumbo Hotfix Accumulators:
1. R81.10 Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator, Take 150 contains these:
* Fix for CVE-2024-24919 ([sk182336)](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk182336) - from Take 150
* Support for SecureXL in the UPPAK mode in Maestro - from Take 109
* Support for SecureXL in the UPPAK mode in Security Gateway - from Take 81
2. R81.20 Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator, Take 89 contains these:
* Fix for CVE-2024-24919 ([sk182336)](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk182336) - from Take 65
* Support for SecureXL in the UPPAK mode in Maestro - from Take 89
* Support for SecureXL in the UPPAK mode in Security Gateway - from Take 54
#### USB Type-C console driver:
To connect to the command line interface on these appliances, you can use a USB Type-C console port.
To use it, download and install the relevant driver on the console client computer:
* [USB Type-C console driver for the LightSpeed QLS800, QLS650, QLS450, QLS250 models](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/91464)
* [USB Type-C console driver for the LightSpeed MLS400 model](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/91464)
* [USB Type-C console driver for the LightSpeed MLS200 model](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/102404)
Installation Instructions {#Installation}
-----------------------------------------
1. Mount the appliance in the rack.
See the:
* [Check Point Appliances Rack Mounting Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/Rails/Default.htm)
* [Maestro Getting Started Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/GSG_Maestro/EN/Default.htm)
2. Run the Gaia First Time Configuration Wizard.
Note - In Maestro, when you create a new Security Group, you must explicitly select the First Time Wizard option and configure the applicable settings.
See the applicable Administration Guide for your version:
|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| Gaia Administration Guide | Scalable Platforms Administration Guide |
| * [R82.20 Gaia Administration Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R82.20/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R82.20_Gaia_AdminGuide/Default.htm) * [R82.10 Gaia Administration Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R82.10/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R82.10_Gaia_AdminGuide/Default.htm) * [R82 Gaia Administration Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R82/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R82_Gaia_AdminGuide/Default.htm) * [R81.20 Gaia Administration Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R81.20/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R81.20_Gaia_AdminGuide/Default.htm) * [R81.10 Gaia Administration Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R81.10/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R81.10_Gaia_AdminGuide/Default.htm) | * [R82.20 Scalable Platforms Administration Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R82.20/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R82.20_ScalablePlatforms_AdminGuide/Default.htm) * [R82.10 Scalable Platforms Administration Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R82.10/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R82.10_ScalablePlatforms_AdminGuide/Default.htm) * [R82 Scalable Platforms Administration Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R82/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R82_ScalablePlatforms_AdminGuide/Default.htm) * [R81.20 Maestro Administration Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R81.20/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R81.20_Maestro_AdminGuide/Default.htm) * [R81.10 Maestro Administration Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R81.10/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R81.10_Maestro_AdminGuide/Default.htm) |
3. The R81.20 and R81.10 General Availability images do **not** support the 2-Port Dual-Width 10/25/40/100G Card operating in **hardware accelerated** mode.
To enable the hardware acceleration in the installed 2-Port Dual-Width 10/25/40/100G Cards, you **must** install the required Take of the Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator on the Security Gateway appliance / Maestro Security Group (see the "Downloads" section).
See the installation instructions in:
* [R81.20 Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.20/Default.htm)
* [R81.10 Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.10/Default.htm)
Known Limitations {#Known_Limitations}
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|--------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| **ID** | **Symptoms** |
| - | For limitations in the LightSpeed acceleration, see [LightSpeed 10/25/40/100G QSFP28 Ports Administration Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/100G_Ports_AdminGuide/Default.htm) \> Chapter "Known Limitations". |
| - | To use the existing LightSpeed QLS450 / QLS250 appliance that was installed with a regular image (non-Maestro) as a Maestro Security Group Member, you must perform a Clean Install using the "Clean Install Image for LightSpeed Appliances in the Maestro configuration" (see the "Downloads" section) and install the required Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator. |
| - | In the Maestro configuration, only the 2-Port Dual-Width 10/25/40/100G ports are supported for connecting the Security Appliances to Maestro Orchestrators. |
| - | In the Maestro configuration, you must use the same LightSpeed appliance models in the same Maestro Security Group. |
| - | In the ClusterXL configuration, you must use the same LightSpeed appliance models with the same software version. |
| - | MDPS ([sk138672](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk138672)) is supported only when SecureXL works in the Kernel Space (KPPAK) mode. MDPS support for SecureXL in the User Space (UPPAK) mode is planned. For more information about SecureXL Kernel Space (KPPAK) mode vs. User Space (UPPAK) mode, see [sk179432](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk179432). |
Documentation {#Documentation}
------------------------------
|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| **Check Point QLS250, QLS450, QLS650, QLS800, MLS200, and MLS400 Appliances** |
| [Check Point LightSpeed Appliances Getting Started Guide (English)](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/GSG_LightSpeed/EN/Default.htm) |
| [Check Point LightSpeed Appliances Getting Started Guide (Spanish)](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/GSG_LightSpeed/ES/Default.htm) |
| [Check Point LightSpeed Appliances Getting Started Guide (Russian)](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/GSG_LightSpeed/RU/Default.htm) |
| [Check Point LightSpeed Appliances Getting Started Guide (Portuguese)](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/GSG_LightSpeed/PT-BR/Default.htm) |
| [Check Point LightSpeed Appliances Getting Started Guide (Chinese - Simplified)](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/GSG_LightSpeed/ZH-CN/Default.htm) |
| [Check Point LightSpeed Appliances Getting Started Guide (Chinese - Traditional)](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/GSG_LightSpeed/ZH-TW/Default.htm) |
| [Check Point LightSpeed Appliances Quick Start Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/PDF/CP_LIGHTSPEED_QSG_PN_712738_Web.pdf) |
| [Check Point Appliances Rack Mounting Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/Rails/Default.htm) |
| [Check Point Appliances Installing and Removing Storage Devices](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/FRU_Storage_Devices/Default.htm) |
| [Check Point Appliances Installing and Removing Fans](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/FRU_Fans/Default.htm) |
| [Check Point Appliances Installing and Removing AC Power Supply Units](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/FRU_AC_PSU/Default.htm) |
| [Check Point Appliances Installing and Removing DC Power Supply Units](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/FRU_DC_PSU/Default.htm) |
| [Check Point Appliances Installing and Removing Memory](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/FRU_Memory/Default.htm) |
| [Check Point Appliances Installing and Removing LOM Cards](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/FRU_LOM_Cards/Default.htm) |
| [Check Point Appliances Installing and Removing Expansion Line Cards](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/FRU_Line_Cards/Default.htm) |
| [Check Point Appliances Installing and Removing Transceivers and DAC Cables](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/FRU_Transceivers/Default.htm) |
| [LightSpeed 10/25/40/100G QSFP28 Ports Administration Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/100G_Ports_AdminGuide/Default.htm) |
| [Lights Out Management (LOM) HTML5-based Card Administration Guide for QLS, MLS, 28000, 26000, 16000, 7000, 6000, and TE2000XN Appliances](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/LOM_HTML5_Card_AdminGuide/Default.htm) |
| [Maestro Getting Started Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/GSG_Maestro/EN/Default.htm) |
| [R81.10 Maestro Administration Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R81.10/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R81.10_Maestro_AdminGuide/Default.htm) |
| [R81.10 Gaia Administration Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R81.10/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R81.10_Gaia_AdminGuide/Default.htm) |
| [R81.10 Performance Tuning Administration Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R81.10/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R81.10_PerformanceTuning_AdminGuide/Default.htm) |
| [R81.20 Maestro Administration Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R81.20/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R81.20_Maestro_AdminGuide/Default.htm) |
| [R81.20 Gaia Administration Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R81.20/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R81.20_Gaia_AdminGuide/Default.htm) |
| [R81.20 Performance Tuning Administration Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R81.20/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R81.20_PerformanceTuning_AdminGuide/Default.htm) |
| [sk179432 - Software Releases for LightSpeed Appliances QLS250 / QLS450 / QLS650 / QLS800 / MLS200 / MLS400 and Check Point Firewall Appliances 19000 and 29000](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk179432) |
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Revision History {#Revision History}
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| Date | Description |
| 09 Sep 2026 | Updated the Downloads section with links to the R82.20 Home Page to download the R82.20 ISO |
| 29 Dec 2025 | Updated the Downloads section with links to the R82.10 Home Page to download the R82.10 ISO |
| 17 June 2025 | Updated the important notes in the Downloads section |
| 21 Oct 2024 | Updated the Downloads section with links to the R82 Home Page to download the R82 ISO |
| 09 Oct 2024 | Added the note about the support for SecureXL in the UPPAK mode |
| 03 June 2024 | The R81.10 and R81.20 images were replaced to protect against CVE-2024-24919 (see [sk182336](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk182336)). The minimum required Jumbo Hotfix Accumulators Takes were updated: * R81.20 Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator - from Take 38 to Take 65 * R81.10 Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator - from Take 108 to Take 150 |
| 29 Oct 2023 | Improved instructions and formatting |
| 23 Oct 2023 | Updated all sections to reflect R81.20 JHF Take 38, which adds support for SecureXL User Space (UPPAK) mode for the QLS appliances. |
| 01 Aug 2023 | Updated the "Downloads" section with the requirement to download R81.10 Jumbo Hotfix Take 109 or higher for MLS. |
| 13 June 2023 | Added LightSpeed Getting Started Guide links (Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese - Simplified, and Chinese - Traditional). |
| 11 June 2023 | Added the Maestro LightSpeed Appliances MLS200 and MLS400. Added the new download section for "Maestro Configuration". Added the new section "Known Limitations". |
| 24 Nov 2022 | Updated the "Downloads" section with the requirement to download R81.10 Jumbo Hotfix Take 81 or higher for R81.10-Based Acceleration support. |
| 28 June 2022 | Added a note that it is not supported to uninstall the Jumbo Hotfix from a LightSpeed appliance and reboot. You can only install a higher Take of the Jumbo Hotfix. |
| 02 June 2022 | Updated the details about the required R81.10 Jumbo Hotfix Take |
| 01 April 2022 | * Added the link to the R81.10 (Take 335) Gaia Clean Install for LightSpeed Appliances * Added the link to the R81.10 Performance Tuning Administration Guide * Added the "Revision History" section |
| 19 Jan 2022 | First release of this article |
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