> Source: [sk179615](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk179615) # sk179615 - Spark Firewall Appliances - Releases R81.10.X | Property | Value | |----------|-------| | Solution ID | sk179615 | | Date Created | 2022-06-28 | | Last Modified | 2026-09-09 | | Technical Level | General | | Products | Spark Firewall (Locally Managed) | | Versions | R81.10.X | | Platform | 1570R, 1575R, 1500, 1900, 2000, 1600, 1800, 1595R, 15x5 | ## Solution ### **Introduction \| Information per Release Management Server Software Requirements Notes \| Documentation \| Revision History** |---|---|---| | Introduction to R81.10.X Quantum Spark Appliances {#Introduction} ----------------------------------------------------------------- With the release of our new Quantum Spark R81.10.X version, Check Point introduces code alignment between our Quantum Spark product line with the Quantum R81.10 Security Gateway release. This major Quantum Spark release adds many new capabilities, as well as a wide range of stability and performance improvements. Spark Firewall R81.10.X releases are supported only on the new 1500 / 1600 / 1800 Series Security Gateways. **Important Note** - To upgrade from R80.20.35 or lower to R81.10.08, see[sk181079](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk181079) \> "Upgrade from R80.20 Versions" section. * Locally Managed (Local only, and optionally store logs and events in the Quantum Spark Management cloud service) * Centrally Managed (on-premises Security Management Server or the Quantum Spark Management cloud service) For more information about Spark Firewall Appliances, refer to: * [sk181924](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk181924) - 1900 / 2000 Series Security Gateways * [sk168880](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk168880) - 1600 / 1800 Series Security Gateways * [sk157412](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk157412) - 1500 Series Security Gateways (1530 / 1550, 1535 / 1555, 1570 / 1590, 1575 / 1595) * [sk181492](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk181492) - 1595R Security Gateway * [sk182056](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk182056) - 1575R Security Gateway * [sk166654](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk166654) - 1570R Security Gateway Check Point is committed to providing the best and most up-to-date security for all deployments including small businesses, medium businesses, and branch offices. R81.10 Code Alignment More * * Embedded Gaia software inherits its code base from the Latest R81.10 version of enterprise appliances. Therefore, although not specifically mentioned, the R81.10.X Quantum Spark Gateways inherit all maintrain limitations (see [sk170418](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk170418)). * As the majority of R\&D efforts now focus on R81.10 code base, we encourage our customers to start evaluating and migrating to the new code base. {#Toggle_1} {#Toggle_1} ||| Information per Release {#Information} -------------------------------------- (Refer to [sk178604](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk178604) for all R81.10.X Known Limitations and Resolved Issues.) > Last updated on 09 September 2026: > > **All Check Point firmware is thoroughly tested before release.** > > |-------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| > | **Latest / General Availability (GA) Firmware** | [R81.10.17](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk183153) Build 996004968. This GA Replacement includes the code fixes for VPN CVEs: **[CVE-2026-85102](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk1000117)** and**[CVE-2026-85103](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk1000118)**. | > | **Recommended Firmware\*** | [R81.10.17](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk183153) Build 996004936 (GA Replacement) | > > **\*** For 15x5 Pro / 1600 / 1800 / 1900 / 2000, see [sk183406 - Spark Firewall Releases R82.00.X](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk183406). > > **Latest Firmware -** Check Point latest release. **Includes urgent fixes** . **General Availability (GA) Firmware -** Check Point feature-complete widely available firmware**Recommended Firmware -**Check Point recommended, most widely deployed. > > Click Here to Show All Releases > > ### R81.10.17 > > Show / Hide this section > > |---------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| > | Release Date | **09 September 2026** Build 996004968. This GA Replacement includes the code fixes for VPN CVEs: **[CVE-2026-85102](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk1000117)** and**[CVE-2026-85103](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk1000118)**.**30 July 2026** GA Replacement Build 996004936 - includes code and functionality hardening changes.**06 July 2026** GA Replacement Build 996004914 - includes code fix for VPN CVEs: [CVE-2026-50751](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185033) and [CVE-2026-50752](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185035).**26 May 2026** GA Replacement Build 996004892 - includes code and functionality hardening changes.**18 September 2025** GA Replacement Build 996004721 **23 March 2025**First release Build 996004508 | > | Release Home page | [sk183153](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk183153) | > | Platform | 1500 / 1600 / 1800 / 1900 / 2000 | > | Release Highlights | * Security Enhancements: * Spark support for DoS / Rate Limiting protocols for enhanced protection against DoS (Denial-of-Service) attacks. See the [R81.10.X Quantum Spark CL Reference Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/SMB_R81.10.X/CLI/EN/Default.htm) \> Chapter "Working with SecureXL". * Networking: * Optimized configuration for 1530/1550/1570/1590 (with 2GB RAM) appliances. * Enhanced UI experience to efficiently manage dozens of VLANS, Access Rules, and network objects. * Improved cluster usability, stability and ease of configuration. | > | Management Server version | See "Management Server Software Requirements" | > > ### R81.10.15 > > Show / Hide this section > > |---------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| > | Release Date | 12 September 2024 | > | Release Home page | [sk182438](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk182438) | > | Platform | 1500 / 1600 / 1800 / 1900 / 2000 | > | Release Highlights | * Access Policy enhancements: * Multiple objects in rule * Object search and filter * New unified objects and groups page * Wildcard objects * Rule Hit Count * Remote Access VPN enhancements: * Azure AD Support (SAML) * Multi-Factor Authentication for local users, AD, Azure AD and RADIUS * Route traffic policy for local users, AD users, Azure AD and RADIUS * Scheduler - Enable/Disable Remote Access VPN blade at a specific time/day * Geo / IP address restriction - Block / allow Remote Access VPN from a specific location * Cluster enhancements: * Establish new interfaces on an existing cluster * Synchronization interface redundancy. * Simple on boarding to Spark Management. * Comprehensive cluster visibility from the WebUI * Gateway 2D view in the System Overview page * Advanced reporting through Cloud Services * CLI Shell in the WebUI | > | Management Server version | See "Management Server Software Requirements" | > > ### R81.10.10 > > Show / Hide this section > > |---------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| > | Release Date | 26 February 2024 | > | Release Home page | [sk181080](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk181080) | > | Platform | 1500 / 1600 / 1800 / 1900 / 2000 | > | Release Highlights | * SD-WAN for appliances managed by WebUI and Spark Management * SD-WAN DAIP (Dynamic IP) for Centrally Managed appliances behind NAT * Redundant Scalable VPN Community by Spark Management * Monitoring and visibility enhancements by Spark Management * VPN Monitoring by Spark Management * IoT Security for appliances managed by WebUI and Spark Management * Two-Factor Authentication for Administrator WebUI access to the Security Gateway * Support for Quantum Spark 1900 / 2000 Appliance * Self-serve portal for Spark Management end users * New UI design and Overview page for Quantum Spark managed from WebUI | > | Management Server version | See "Management Server Software Requirements" | > > ### R81.10.08 > > Show / Hide this section > > |---------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| > | Release Date | 31 August 2023 | > | Release Home page | [sk181079](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk181079) | > | Platform | 1500 / 1600 / 1800 | > | Release Highlights | * Support for Quantum Spark 1595R Ruggedized Slim Appliances (Wired and 5G flavors) * New notifications to alert the administrator for attempted access to the Security Gateway. * Enable admin users to reset their password from the appliance's log in page. * Doctor Spark and Doctor Load new capabilities and enhancements. * WiFi and LTE/5G status monitoring via SNMP and CPview. * Skyline, monitoring agent (as EA). * WebUI available in Chinese (Simplified + Traditional). | > | Management Server version | See "Management Server Software Requirements" | > > ### R81.10.07 > > Show / Hide this section > > |---------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| > | Release Date | 18 May 2023 | > | Release Home page | [sk180628](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk180628) | > | Platform | 1500 / 1600 / 1800 | > | Release Highlights | * Support for Quantum Spark 1595 WiFi6 + 5G Appliance * Two-Factor Authentication for Remote Access VPN users using Google Authenticator * Generic routing Encapsulation tunnels (GRE) * Jumbo frames - Support for frames with more than 1500 bytes of payload (in EA) * Bidirectional forwarding detection (BFD) in OSPF and BGP (in EA) * Dynamic Routing configuration with IPv6 in OSPF and BGP * Easy onboarding over WiFi with appliance's default SSID for running the First Time Configuration Wizard | > | Management Server version | See "Management Server Software Requirements" | > > ### R81.10.05 > > Show / Hide this section > > |---------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| > | Release Date | 25 January 2023 | > | Release Home page | [sk179797](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk179797) | > | Platform | 1500 / 1600 / 1800 | > | Release Highlights | * Dynamic Routing configuration from WebUI, OSPF, BGP, and Route Redistribution for single Gateway and Cluster * IPv6 support * Smart Accel * Auto SSL certificate update * SSL inspection per device type * IDA Collector (Locally Managed) * SSH inspection * Doctor Spark and Load | > | Management Server version | See "Management Server Software Requirements" | > > ### R81.10.00 > > Show / Hide this section > > |---------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| > | Release Date | 30 June 2022 | > | Release Home page | [sk179004](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk179004) | > | Platform | 1500 / 1600 / 1800 | > | Release Highlights | * Improve and simplify SSL inspection operation * Smart Accel - (EA level) * Password Complexity * Updatable objects and FQDN in the Rule Base * VoIP improvements * VPN Monitoring * Support Radius 2.0 server * Inspect FTP protocol by Anti-Virus Software Blade * ZScaler (VPN 3rd party) support * Mirror port * TCPDump via WebUI | > | Management Server version | See "Management Server Software Requirements" | Management Server Version Requirements {#Management Server Software Requirements} --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- To manage Spark Firewall appliances that run R81.10.X releases with an on-premises Management Server: |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Spark Firewall Model | Spark Firewall Appliance runs these versions | Software Requirement for an on-premises Management Server || | Spark Firewall Model | Spark Firewall Appliance runs these versions | R81.20 | R81.10 | | * [2000](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk181924) * [1900](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk181924) * [1575R](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk182056) | R81.10.10 and higher | 1. [R81.20 Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.20/Default.htm) - Take 43 and higher 2. [R81.20 SmartConsole](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.20_SC/Default.htm) - Build 646 and higher | 1. [R81.10 Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.10/Default.htm) - Take 131 and higher 2. [R81.10 SmartConsole](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.10_SC/Default.htm) - Build 420 or higher | | * [1800](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk168880) * [1600](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk168880) * [1590](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk157412) * [1570R](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk166654) * [1570](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk157412) * [1550](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk157412) * [1530](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk157412) | R81.10.05 and higher | Support is integrated | 1. [R81.10 Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.10/Default.htm) - Take 66 and higher 2. [R81.10 SmartConsole](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.10_SC/Default.htm) - Build 404 or higher | | * [1595R](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk181492) | R81.10.08 and higher | 1. [R81.20 Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.20/Default.htm) - Take 26 and higher 2. [R81.20 SmartConsole](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.20_SC/Default.htm) - Build 646 and higher | 1. [R81.10 Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.10/Default.htm) - Take 95 and higher 2. [R81.10 SmartConsole](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.10_SC/Default.htm) - Build 410 or higher | | * [1595 Pro 5G](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk157412) | R81.10.07 and higher | 1. [R81.20 Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.20/Default.htm) - Take 26 and higher 2. [R81.20 SmartConsole](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.20_SC/Default.htm) - Build 646 and higher | 1. [R81.10 Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.10/Default.htm) - Take 95 and higher 2. [R81.10 SmartConsole](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.10_SC/Default.htm) - Build 410 or higher | | * [1595](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk157412) * [1575](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk157412) * [1555](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk157412) * [1535](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk157412) | R81.10.05 and higher | 1. [R81.20 Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.20/Default.htm) - Take 26 and higher 2. [R81.20 SmartConsole](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.20_SC/Default.htm) - Build 646 and higher | 1. [R81.10 Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.10/Default.htm) - Take 95 and higher 2. [R81.10 SmartConsole](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.10_SC/Default.htm) - Build 410 or higher | **Note** - You manage the 15**x5** appliance models in the same way as the 15**x0** appliance models. Notes {#Notes} -------------- Show / Hide > * Refer to [sk178604](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk178604) for all R81.10.X Known Limitations and Resolved Issues. > > * Refer to [sk165734](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk165734) for information regarding R80.20.X releases. > > * Refer to [sk97766](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk97766) for information regarding R77.20.X releases. > > * See [Support Life Cycle Policy](https://www.checkpoint.com/support-services/support-life-cycle-policy/) for the End-of-Support dates and successor appliance series. Documentation {#Documentation} ------------------------------ Show / Hide > * [Spark Firewall1500, 1600, 1800, 1900, and 2000 Appliance Series R81.10.X Release Notes](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/SMB_R81.10.X/RN/EN/Default.htm) > > * [Spark Firewall 1500, 1600, 1800, 1900, and 2000 Appliance Series R81.10.X Locally Managed Administration Guide (English)](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/SMB_R81.10.X/AdminGuides_Locally_Managed/EN/Default.htm) > > * [Spark Firewall 1500, 1600, 1800, 1900, and 2000 Appliance Series R81.10.X Locally Managed Administration Guide (Japanese)](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/SMB_R81.10.X/AdminGuides_Locally_Managed/JP/Default.htm) > > * [Spark Firewall 1500, 1600, 1800, 1900, and 2000 Appliance Series R81.10.X Locally Managed Administration Guide (Simplified Chinese)](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/SMB_R81.10.X/AdminGuides_Locally_Managed/zh-CN/Default.htm) > > * [Spark Firewall 1500, 1600, 1800, 1900, and 2000 Appliance Series R81.10.X Locally Managed Administration Guide (Traditional Chinese)](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/SMB_R81.10.X/AdminGuides_Locally_Managed/zh-TW/Default.htm) > > * [Spark Firewall 1500, 1600, 1800, 1900, and 2000 Appliance Series R81.10.X Centrally Managed Administration Guide (English)](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/SMB_R81.10.X/AdminGuides_Centrally_Managed/EN/Default.htm) > > * [Spark Firewall 1500, 1600, 1800, 1900, and 2000 Appliance Series R81.10.X Centrally Managed Administration Guide (Japanese)](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/SMB_R81.10.X/AdminGuides_Centrally_Managed/JP/Default.htm) > > * [Spark Firewall 1500, 1600, 1800, 1900, and 2000 Appliance Series R81.10.X Centrally Managed Administration Guide (Simplified Chinese)](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/SMB_R81.10.X/AdminGuides_Centrally_Managed/zh-CN/Default.htm) > > * [Spark Firewall 1500, 1600, 1800, 1900, and 2000 Appliance Series R81.10.X Centrally Managed Administration Guide (Traditional Chinese)](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/SMB_R81.10.X/AdminGuides_Centrally_Managed/zh-TW/Default.htm) > > * [Spark Firewall 1500, 1600, 1800, 1900, and 2000 Appliance Series R81.10.X CLI Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/SMB_R81.10.X/CLI/EN/Default.htm) > > * [Spark Firewall 1500, 1600, 1800, 1900, and 2000 Appliance Series R81.10.X Dynamic Routing CLI Guide](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/SMB_R81.10.X/Dynamic_Routing/EN/Default.htm) > > * [Spark Firewall FAQ](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Appliances/Quantum_Spark_FAQ/Default.htm) |---|---|---| | Revision History {#History} --------------------------- Show / Hide |-------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Date | Description | | 09 September 2026 | Release of R81.10.17Build 996004968. This GA Replacement includes the code fixes for VPN CVEs: **[CVE-2026-85102](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk1000117)** and**[CVE-2026-85103](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk1000118)**. | | 30 July 2026 | Updated R81.10.17 release to GA Replacement Build 996004936 - includes code and functionality hardening changes. | | 06 July 2026 | Updated R81.10.17 release GA Replacement Build 996004914 - includes code fix for VPN CVEs: [CVE-2026-50751](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185033) and [CVE-2026-50752](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk185035). | | 26 May 2026 | Updated R81.10.17 release to Build 996004892 (GA Replacement - includes code and functionality hardening changes.) | | 03 May 2026 | Rebranding to Spark Firewall | | 18 September 2025 | Updated R81.10.17 release to Build 996004721 (GA Replacement) | | 10 July 2025 | Updated R81.10.17 release to Build 996004653 (GA Replacement) | | 09 June 2025 | Updated R81.10.17 release to build 996004620 (GA replacement) | | 23 March 2025 | Added R81.10.17 release Build 996004508 | | 12 Sept 2024 | Added R81.10.15 release | | 25 Aug 2024 | Added links to the Home Page SK articles for each Quantum Spark Model Added the requirements for SmartConsole Builds | | 16 April 2024 | Added the section "Documentation" | | 26 February 2024 | Added R81.10.10 release | | 04 September 2023 | Added R81.10.08 release | | 06 July 2023 | Added the section "Management Server Software Requirements" | | 21 May 2023 | Added R81.10.07 release | | 01 May 2023 | Added the section "Notes" | | 25 January 2023 | First release of this document | ||| --- # 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