> Source: [sk180439](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk180439)

# sk180439 - Repeated "cphwd_get_device_accelerated_ifs: too many interfaces (32,218)" messages in $FWDIR/log/fwk.elg

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk180439 |
| Date Created | 2022-12-22 |
| Last Modified | 2023-08-14 |
| Technical Level | General |
| Products | Security Gateway |
| Versions | R81.20, R81.10 (EOS), R81 (EOS) |
| OS | Gaia |

## Symptoms

- * $FWDIR/log/fwk.elg is flooded with messages similar to the following:

  `cphwd_get_device_accelerated_ifs: too many interfaces (32,218)`

  `cphwd_get_device_accelerated_ifs: too many interfaces (32,218)`

  `cphwd_get_device_accelerated_ifs: too many interfaces (32,218)`

  `cphwd_get_device_accelerated_ifs: too many interfaces (32,218)`

  `cphwd_get_device_accelerated_ifs: too many interfaces (32,218)`
* The affected server has over 32 physical interfaces.

## Cause

This is a cosmetic issue.

## Solution

This problem was fixed. The fix is included starting from:

* [Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator for R81.20](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.20/Default.htm) starting from Take 26
* [Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator for R81.10](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.10/Default.htm) starting from Take 110
* [Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator for R81](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81/Default.htm) starting from Take 87

Check Point recommends to always upgrade to the [Recommended version](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk95746) ([Security Gateway](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doShowproductpage&productTab=downloads&product=435) / [VSX](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doShowproductpage&productTab=downloads&product=359) / [Security Management Server](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doShowproductpage&productTab=downloads&product=184) / [Multi-Domain Security Management Server](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doShowproductpage&productTab=downloads&product=166) / [SmartConsole](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doShowproductpage&productTab=downloads&product=191)).

For lower versions, [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, collect [CPinfo](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk92739) files from the Management Server and Security Gateways / Cluster Members involved in the case.

**Hotfix installation instructions:**   
Refer to [sk168597 - How to install a Hotfix](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk168597).

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