> Source: [sk180796](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk180796)

# sk180796 - Deleting a Virtual Switch causes interfaces to move to the incorrect Virtual System

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| Solution ID | sk180796 |
| Date Created | 2023-03-29 |
| Last Modified | 2023-03-30 |
| Technical Level | General |
| Products | Security Gateway |
| Versions | R82.10, R82, R81.20 |
| OS | Gaia |

## Symptoms

- * When you delete a Virtual Switch (VSW), the interfaces move to the incorrect Virtual System (VS).

* The issue occurs only when the Virtual Switch's physical interface is a bond.

* When the issue occurs, the other interfaces appear as slave interfaces in the */proc/net/bonding/bondX* file.

* Rebooting the appliance restores the interfaces to the correct Virtual Systems.

## Solution

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

* [Check Point R81](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk166715)

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)).

If you choose not to upgrade, [contact Check Point Support](https://www.checkpoint.com/support-services/contact-support/) to get a Hotfix for your version.

A Support Engineer will make sure the Hotfix is compatible with your environment before providing it.  
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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