> Source: [sk93332](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk93332) # sk93332 - Scalable Chassis 60000 / 40000 - Software and Hardware Compatibility | Property | Value | |----------|-------| | Solution ID | sk93332 | | Date Created | 2013-06-25 | | Last Modified | 2026-01-29 | | Technical Level | General | | Products | Scalable Platforms | | Versions | R82, R81.20, R81.10 (EOS), R81 (EOS) | | OS | Gaia | | Platform | 6, 41000 (EOL), 44000, 64000 | ## Solution **Note** : This article also applies to R76SP.50. **Table of Contents:** * Software and Firmware versions * Hardware software revision * Software Blades support * Chassis and Modules Compatibility * Security Switch Module (SSM) Compatibility * Security Gateway Module (SGM) Compatibility * Supported upgrade paths * Related solutions * Revision history
Software and Firmware versions {#Software and Firmware versions} ---------------------------------------------------------------- **Important: Scalable Chassis 44000 / 64000 do not support R82.10** For Firmware Packages, refer to [sk161293 - Firmware Packages for Scalable Platforms 40000 / 60000](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk161293). To get the current firmware versions: > > |--------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| > | Module | Instructions | > | SSM | To get the SSM firmware version, run one of these commands in the Expert mode: * `asg_version -v` and refer to the table "`Hardware Versions`" * `asg_chassis_ctrl get_ssm_firmware ` where "``" is 1 or 2 | > | CMM | To get the CMM firmware version, run one of these commands in the Expert mode: * `asg_version -v` and refer to the table "`Hardware Versions`" * `asg_chassis_ctrl get_cmm_status` | > | SGM | To get the SGM firmware version, run this command in the Expert mode: `asg_version -v` and refer to the section "`Hardware`" | Summary table: > Enter the string to filter this table: > > 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> | Component / Version | [R76SP](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk94686) / [R76SP.10](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk102788) / [R76SP.20](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk105938) / [R76SP.30](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk108195) / [R76SP.40](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk110515) | [R76SP.50](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk115735) / [R80.20SP](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk140392) / [R81](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk169954) / [R81.10](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk173363) / [R81.20](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk173903) | > | Check Point software | * R76SP Take 139 * R76SP.10 Take 146 + [Jumbo HF](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk103121) * R76SP.20 Take 60 * R76SP.30 Take 47 + [Jumbo HF](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk108901) * R76SP.40 Take 73 | * [R76SP.50 GA Take 84](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk115735) * [R76SP.50 Jumbo HF](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk117633) | > | SSM60 Base switch configuration | 7.5.20 | N / A | > | SSM60 Base switch firmware | 7.5.20 | N / A | > | SSM60 Fabric switch configuration | 7.5.20 | N / A | > | SSM60 Fabric switch firmware | 7.5.20 | N / A | > | SSM160 firmware | * 7.5.20 for R76SP and higher * 5.5.R1.4.CP404.T-ATCA404.binoxpkg- R76SP.30 and higher | 5.5.R1.6.CP.T-ATCA404.binoxpkg | > | SSM440 firmware | N / A | 5.5.R5.7.CP.T-ATCA510.binoxpkg | > | CMM firmware | * [2.83 rev2 / rev3](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/24309) * 3.40-rev4 (61000 N+N Chassis) | * 3.70-rev6.1 (61000 N+1 / 41000) * 3.70-rev6 (61000 N+N / 64000 / 44000) | > | SGMs BIOS image | * SGM220: 1.3 * SGM260: 2.1 | * SGM220: 1.3 * SGM260: 2.1 * SGM400: 2.28 | > | IPMC bootloader image | * SGM220: 1.54 * SGM260: 1.36 ^(1)^ | * SGM220: 1.54 * SGM260: 1.40 (upgrade only if necessary) * SGM400: 1.00 | > | IPMC firmware image | * SGM220: [1.52](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/49739) * SGM260: [1.40](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/33106) | * SGM220: 1.54 * SGM260: 1.4 * SGM400: 1.14 | > | FPGA image | * SGM220: 2.4 * SGM260: [2.66](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/33105) | * SGM220: 1.54 * SGM260: 2.4 * SGM400: 2.34 | > | FPGA recovery image | * SGM220: 2.4 * SGM260: [2.66](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/download/33105) | * SGM220: 2.4 * SGM260: 2.66 * SGM400: 2.34 | > | SSD firmware | 4PC10362 or 2CV102M3 | |------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | SGM220 | SGM260 | SGM400 | | * 0355 * 4PC10362 * 2CV102M3 | * D2010355 * 400i * D2010370 * G2010130 * G2010140 * G2010150 * N2010101 * N2010110 * N2010111 * N2010112 * N2010121 * SCV10111 * SCV10142 * XCV10100 * XCV10110 | * N2010112 * N2010111 * N2010101 * N2010110 * N2010121 * SCV10111 * SCV10142 * XCV10100 * XCV10110 * XCV10120 | | > > {#Filter1Table} > > **Note**: Upgrade only if necessary. All versions between 1.36 and 1.40 are supported. >
Hardware software revision {#Hardware software revision} -------------------------------------------------------- * CMM firmware file listed in the below table contains the most updated version according to the installed Jumbo Hotfix Take. To validate the file content, refer to [sk117633](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk117633) and the listed MD5 for each file. * Files listed in the below table, are under *$FWDIR/conf/hw_firmware* > |---------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| > | **SSM** ||| > | HW type | Firmware Version | Firmware Content | > | SSM160 | Version: `5.5.R1.4.CP404` File: `5.5.R1.4.CP404.T-ATCA404.binoxpkg` MD5: `f58ff6405cf1e1c50e71521e3f0b9b76` | * The device now supports an improved mechanism for automatic recovery of the Packet processor internal tables from parity errors * Added a new Load-balancing option, which is based on IP packet's TCP/UDP port * Supporting monitoring of parity counter * Limitation on the amount of VLANs rules on the SSM. | > | SSM160 | Version: `5.5.R1.5.CP` File: `5.5.R1.5.CP.T-ATCA404.binoxpkg` MD5: `ae8c9b37a3957541762ba260bd3859ba` | * When working with L4 distribution, the SSM will accept the distribution matrix after SSM reboot * Support of Bidirectional 40G transceiver | > | SSM160 | Version: `5.5.R1.6.CP` File: `5.5.R1.6.CP.T-ATCA404.binoxpkg` MD5: `8b0109e8dd956f9d33fbc290199369e4` | * Persistent logging for the SSM messages logs. * Prevent specific types of broadcast / multicast traffic, received on the SSM front panel management interfaces, from reaching the SSM OS and overloading its CPU. | > | SSM440 | Version: `5.5.R5.2.CP` File: `5.5.R5.2.CP.T-ATCA510.binoxpkg` MD5: `41847956cc99df7fee23c923e545e257` | * GA firmware for SSM440 * The device now supports an improved mechanism for automatic recovery of the Packet processor internal tables from parity errors * Added a new Load-balancing option, which is based on IP packet's TCP/UDP port * Supporting monitoring of parity counter * Limitation on the amount of VLANs rules on the SSM. | > | SSM440 | Version: `5.5.R5.3.CP` File: `5.5.R5.3.CP.T-ATCA510.binoxpkg` MD5: `5a04014710ad305155e2740cabc746d5` | * When working with L4 distribution, the SSM will accept the distribution matrix after SSM reboot * Support of Bidirectional 40G transceiver. | > | SSM440 | Version:` 5.5.R5.6.CP` File: `5.5.R5.6.CP.T-ATCA510.binoxpkg` MD5: `4c76e083d72071eedc259fe8f2684966` | * When working with 1G transceiver on the SSM management ports, after SSM reboot the link will be shown as UP but traffic will not pass. * On some cases, there is a traffic latency between the SGM and the SSM when using management ports. * On some cases the SSM buffer for CIN traffic is getting fully utilized, causing drops of fragmented traffic between the SGM and the SSM. | > | SSM440 | Version: `5.5.R5.7.CP` File: `5.5.R5.7.CP.T-ATCA510.binoxpkg` MD5: `5bd3ec533c618ef0c86231d70d9da33c` | * Persistent logging for the SSM messages logs * Prevent specific types of broadcast / multicast traffic, received on the SSM front panel management interfaces, from reaching the SSM OS and overloading its CPU. | > | **CMM** ||| > | HW type | Firmware Version | Firmware Content | > | 61K N+N / 44K / 64K | Version: `3.40-rev4` MD5:` 430f12e91172908c4743b2a138a6f65f` | * GA firmware for 61K N+N | > | 61K N+N / 44K / 64K | Version: `3.40-rev6.1` File: `SM700_update.tar` MD5: `6156fea5f1c1bf87b98cce47d8831ee5` | * GA firmware for 64k / 44K * Disable CMM HPM2 communication with SGMs | > | 61K N+N / 44K / 64K | Version: `3.70-rev6` File: `SM700CC_update.tar` MD5: `ce2776cd59c57cc369a1a0bb20895273` | * Support replacement CPU and Memory components on the CMM. Refer to [sk138652](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk138652). * Chassis fans sporadically going to max speed. After a few minutes, the speed will go back to normal values. This is caused by a bad reading of the fans sensors in the chassis, which cause the CMM to think that they are not rotating. As a response, the CMM sets all fans to max speed. The new firmware implements a mechanism that buffers the readings of the fans sensors, when sampled, the buffer median is taken as the sensor value. | > | 61K N+1 / 41K | Version: `3.70-rev6.1` File: `SM_update.tar` MD5: `cfc973213fcff47e3631c80f2c60a094` | * Chassis fans sporadically going to max speed. After a few minutes, the speed will go back to normal values. This is caused by a bad reading of the fans sensors in the chassis, which cause the CMM to think that they are not rotating. As a response, the CMM sets all fans to max speed. The new firmware implements a mechanism that buffers the readings of the fans sensors, when sampled, the buffer median is taken as the sensor value | > | **SGM** ||| > | HW type | Firmware Version | Firmware Content | > | SGM400 | Version: `IPMC 1.02` | * GA IPMC firmware for SGM400 | > | SGM400 | Version: `IPMC 1.14` File: `mic5342_ipmc_checkpoint_1.14.img` MD5: `f1bd3bb25f1af8fd4144a656ba7f492c` | * Communication interruption on the chassis IPMB channels may cause several issues. Refer to [sk123571](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk123571). | > {#Filter1Table}
Software Blades support {#Software Blades support} -------------------------------------------------- > |--------------------------|---------------|---------------| > | Software Blade / Feature | Mode || > | | GW mode | VSX mode | > | Firewall | Yes | Yes | > | IPSec VPN | Yes **^(1)^** | Yes | > | IPS | Yes | Yes | > | Anti-Virus | Yes | Yes | > | Anti-Bot | Yes | Yes | > | Anti-Spam | Yes **^(3)^** | No | > | URL Filtering | Yes | Yes | > | Identity Awareness | Yes | Yes | > | Application Control | Yes | Yes | > | Mobile Access | Yes | Yes **^(3)^** | > | Data Loss Prevention | Yes **^(1)^** | *No* | > | Monitoring | *No* | *No* | > | HTTPS Inspection | Yes **^(1)^** | Yes **^(1)^** | > | Hit Count | Yes | Yes | > | Threat Emulation | Yes **^(2)^** | Yes **^(2)^** | > | QoS | *No* | *No* | > > {#Filter2Table} > > Notes: > > 1. For IPv4 addresses only. > 2. Supported starting from R76SP.40 > 3. Supported starting from R80.20SP. >
Chassis and Modules Compatibility {#Chassis and Modules Compatibility} ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > This table shows which Modules and Software are supported by which Chassis model: > > |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| > | | 41000 AC chassis | 61000 N+1 | 61000 N+N AC chassis | 64000 AC chassis | 44000 AC chassis | > | | [![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk93293/41000_high_quality.png)](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk93293/41000_high_quality.png "Click the image to see it in full size in a new tab/window") | [![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk93332/61000ap_N+11711160534.png)](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk93332/61000ap_N+11711160534.png "Click the image to see it in full size in a new tab/window") | [![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk93293/61000NG_high_quality.png)](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk93293/61000NG_high_quality.png "Click the image to see it in full size in a new tab/window") | [![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk93293/64000_high_quality.png)](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk93293/64000_high_quality.png "Click the image to see it in full size in a new tab/window") | [![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk93293/44000_high_quality.png)](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk93293/44000_high_quality.png "Click the image to see it in full size in a new tab/window") | > | PSU sockets **^(2)^** | C13 | C13 | C19 | C19 | C15 | > | SSM60 **^(5)^** | *No* | Yes (GW mode, 2 SSMs) | Yes (GW mode, 2 SSMs) | *No* | *No* | > | SSM160 [![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk93293/SSM160.png)](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk93293/SSM160.png "Click the image to see it in full size in a new tab/window") | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | *No* | > | SSM440 **^(8)^** [![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk93293/SSM440.png)](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk93293/SSM440.png "Click the image to see it in full size in a new tab/window") | *No* | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | > | SGM220 **^(6)^** [![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk93293/SGM220.png)](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk93293/SGM220.png "Click the image to see it in full size in a new tab/window") | *Yes* | Yes **^(3)^** | Yes **^(4)^** | *No* | *No* | > | SGM220T (for NEBS) **^(6)^** | *No* | Yes **^(4)^** | Yes **^(4)^** | *No* | *No* | > | SGM260 **^(7)^** | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | > | SGM400 **^(9)^** [![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk93293/SGM400.png)](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk93293/SGM400.png "Click the image to see it in full size in a new tab/window") | *No* | *No* | Yes **^(8)^** | Yes | Yes | > | CMM Type A [![](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk93293/CMM.png)](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/sc/SolutionsStatics/sk93293/CMM.png "Click the image to see it in full size in a new tab/window") | Yes | Yes | *No* | *No* | *No* | > | CMM Type B | *No* | *No* | Yes **^(10)^** | Yes | Yes | > | Software | [R76SP](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk94686) and higher | [R76SP.10](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk102788) + [JHF Take 51 or higher](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk103121) and higher || [R76SP.50](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk115735) and higher | [R76SP.50](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk115735) and higher | > > {#Filter3Table} > > **Notes**: > > 1. R80.20SP does not support a 4-SSM deployment. > 2. Old chassis: 3 power supply units in a 1U Tray; 2 such 1U Trays per chassis. > 3. Power cord depends on the country and whether customer connects the chassis to a rack, or to a power outlet. > 4. Common order. > 5. Less common order. When ordered - need to double check. > 6. SSM60 is not supported in VSX mode or in a 4-SSM deployment. > 7. SSM60 is not supported in R80.20SP. > 8. SGM220 / SGM220T is not supported in a 4-SSM deployment. > 9. SGM260 supports a 4-SSM deployment. > 10. Additional PSUs are required in order to maintain N+N Redundancy Capabilities for more than 9 SGMs. > 11. Requires R76SP.50 and higher. > 12. On 61000 N+N chassis, the CMM firmware is unique and is not interoperable with other chassis.
Security Switch Module (SSM) Compatibility {#SSM Compatibility} --------------------------------------------------------------- Notes, referenced in the tables, appear at the end of this section. **Important** - Transceivers for the Scalable Chassis 40000 / 60000 are not interchangeable with transceivers from other Check Point appliances. Only transceivers provided with the Scalable Chassis 40000 / 60000 are certified for these chassis. (Limitation ID 00894653.) * **Management ports - Speed, Transceivers, and SKU ^(3)^** This table shows the information about Management ports on various SSMs: |-----------------|-----------------------|------------------|--------------------------| | SSM | Port speed | Transceiver type | SKU | | SSM60 **^(1)^** | 2 x 1 GbE / 100 Mb | SFP RJ-45 copper | CPAC-TR-1T-SSM60/160-SFP | | SSM60 **^(1)^** | 2 x 1 GbE / 100 Mb | SFP fiber SX | CPAC-TR-1SX-SSM60-SFP | | SSM60 **^(1)^** | 2 x 1 GbE / 100 Mb | SFP fiber LX | CPAC-TR-1LX-SSM60-SFP | | SSM60 **^(1)^** | 2 x 10 GbE | XFP fiber SR | | | SSM60 **^(1)^** | 2 x 10 GbE | XFP fiber LR | | | SSM160 | 2 x 1 GbE / 100 Mb | SFP RJ-45 copper | CPAC-TR-1T-SSM60/160-SFP | | SSM160 | 2 x 1 GbE / 100 Mb | SFP fiber SX | CPAC-TR-1SX-SSM160-SFP | | SSM160 | 2 x 1 GbE / 100 Mb | SFP fiber LX | CPAC-TR-1LX-SSM160-SFP | | SSM160 | 2 x 1 GbE / 100 Mb | SFP fiber SR | CPAC-TR-1SR-SSM160-SFP | | SSM160 | 2 x 10 GbE | SFP+ fiber SR | CPAC-TR-10SR-SSM160-SFP+ | | SSM160 | 2 x 10 GbE | SFP+ fiber LR | CPAC-TR-10LR-SSM160-SFP+ | | SSM440 | 2 x 10/100/1000BASETX | SFP RJ-45 copper | CPAC-TR-1T-SSM440 | | SSM440 | 2 x 10 GbE | SFP+ fiber SR | CPAC-TR-10SR-SSM440 | | SSM440 | 2 x 10 GbE | SFP+ fiber LR | CPAC-TR-10LR-SSM440 | {#Filter4Table} * **Traffic ports - Speed, Transceivers, and SKU ^(3)^** This table shows the information about Traffic ports on various SSMs: Enter the string to filter this table: |-----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------|--------------------------| | SSM | Port speed | Transceiver type | SKU | | SSM60 **^(1)^** | 5 x 10 GbE | XFP fiber SR | | | SSM60 **^(1)^** | 5 x 10 GbE | XFP fiber LR | | | SSM160 | 7 x 1 GbE / 10 GbE | SFP+ fiber SR | CPAC-TR-10SR-SSM160-SFP+ | | SSM160 | 7 x 1 GbE / 10 GbE | SFP+ fiber LR | CPAC-TR-10LR-SSM160-SFP+ | | SSM160 | 7 x 1 GbE / 10 GbE | SFP fiber SR | CPAC-TR-1SR-SSM160-SFP | | SSM160 | 7 x 1 GbE / 10 GbE | SFP fiber SX | CPAC-TR-1SX-SSM160-SFP | | SSM160 | 7 x 1 GbE / 10 GbE | SFP fiber LX | CPAC-TR-1LX-SSM160-SFP | | SSM160 | 7 x 1 GbE / 10 GbE | SFP RJ-45 copper | CPAC-TR-1T-SSM60/160-SFP | | SSM160 | 2 x 40G Use SR splitter to convert each port to 4 x 10 GbE (total of 2x4x10G) | QSFP fiber SR | CPAC-TR-40SR-SSM160-QSFP | | SSM160 | 2 x 40G Use SR splitter to convert each port to 4 x 10 GbE (total of 2x4x10G) | QSFP fiber LR | CPAC-TR-40LR-SSM160-QSFP | | SSM160 | 2 x 40G Use SR splitter to convert each port to 4 x 10 GbE (total of 2x4x10G) | BiDi QSFP fiber SR (40G, MM, LC) | CPAC-TR-40SR-QSFP-BIDI | | SSM440 | 7 x 1 GbE / 10 GbE | SFP+ fiber SR (10G, MM, LC) | CPAC-TR-10SR-SSM440 | | SSM440 | 7 x 1 GbE / 10 GbE | SFP+ fiber LR (10G, SM, LC) | CPAC-TR-10LR-SSM440 | | SSM440 | 7 x 1 GbE / 10 GbE | SFP fiber SX (1G, MM, LC) | CPAC-TR-1SX-SSM440 | | SSM440 | 7 x 1 GbE / 10 GbE | SFP fiber LX (1G, SM, LC) | CCPAC-TR-1LX-SSM440 | | SSM440 | 7 x 1 GbE / 10 GbE | SFP RJ-45 copper (1G) | CPAC-TR-1T-SSM440 | | SSM440 | 2 x 40 GbE / 100 GbE Use SR splitter to convert each port to 4 x 10 GbE (total of 2x4x10G) | QSFP fiber SR (40G, MPO) | CPAC-TR-40SR-SSM440 | | SSM440 | 2 x 40 GbE / 100 GbE Use SR splitter to convert each port to 4 x 10 GbE (total of 2x4x10G) | QSFP fiber LR (40G, SM, LC) | CPAC-TR-40LR-SSM440 | | SSM440 | 2 x 40 GbE / 100 GbE Use SR splitter to convert each port to 4 x 10 GbE (total of 2x4x10G) | BiDi QSFP fiber SR (40G, MM, LC) | CPAC-TR-40SR-QSFP-BIDI | | SSM440 | 2 x 40 GbE / 100 GbE Use SR splitter to convert each port to 4 x 10 GbE (total of 2x4x10G) | QSFP28 fiber SR (100G, MM, MPO) | CPAC-TR-100SR-SSM440 | | SSM440 | 2 x 40 GbE / 100 GbE Use SR splitter to convert each port to 4 x 10 GbE (total of 2x4x10G) | QSFP28 fiber MR CWDM (100G, SM, LC) | CPAC-TR-100MR-SSM440 | | SSM440 | 2 x 40 GbE / 100 GbE Use SR splitter to convert each port to 4 x 10 GbE (total of 2x4x10G) | QSFP28 fiber MR LAN WDM (100G, SM, LC) | CPAC-TR-100MR-WDM-SSM440 | | SSM440 | 2 x 40 GbE / 100 GbE Use SR splitter to convert each port to 4 x 10 GbE (total of 2x4x10G) | QSFP28 fiber LR CWDM (100G, SM, LC) | CPAC-TR-100LR-SSM440 | | SSM440 | 4 x 40 GbE Use SR splitter to convert each port to 4 x 10 GbE (total of 4x4x10G) | QSFP fiber SR (40G, MPO) | CPAC-TR-40SR-SSM440 | | SSM440 | 4 x 40 GbE Use SR splitter to convert each port to 4 x 10 GbE (total of 4x4x10G) | QSFP fiber LR (40G, SM, LC) | CPAC-TR-40LR-SSM440 | | SSM440 | 4 x 40 GbE Use SR splitter to convert each port to 4 x 10 GbE (total of 4x4x10G) | BiDi QSFP fiber SR (40G, MM, LC) | CPAC-TR-40SR-QSFP-BIDI | {#Filter5Table} * **Sync ports ^(2)^ - Speed, Transceivers, and SKU ^(3)^** This table shows the information about Sync ports on various SSMs: |-----------------|------------|-----------------------------|--------------------------| | SSM | Port speed | Transceiver type | SKU | | SSM60 **^(1)^** | 1 x 10 GbE | XFP fiber SR | | | SSM60 **^(1)^** | 1 x 10 GbE | XFP fiber LR | | | SSM160 | 1 x 10 GbE | SFP+ fiber SR | CPAC-TR-10SR-SSM160-SFP+ | | SSM160 | 1 x 10 GbE | SFP+ fiber LR | CPAC-TR-10LR-SSM160-SFP+ | | SSM440 | 1 x 10 GbE | SFP+ fiber SR (10G, MM, LC) | CPAC-TR-10SR-SSM440 | | SSM440 | 1 x 10 GbE | SFP+ fiber LR (10G, SM, LC) | CPAC-TR-10LR-SSM440 | {#Filter9Table}
* **Security Gateway Modules (SGMs) support** This table shows the supported combinations of various SSMs and SGMs on the chassis: **Important Note:** Unless specifically stated otherwise, this table applies to ***all*** chassis models (41000 / 44000 / 61000 / 61000 N+N / 64000). |---------------------------|-----------------|--------|--------| | SGM | SSM60 **^(1)^** | SSM160 | SSM440 | | SGM220 | Yes | Yes | Yes | | SGM220T (for NEBS) ^(\*)^ | Yes | Yes | Yes | | SGM260 | Yes ^(\*\*)^ | Yes | Yes | | SGM400 | *No* | Yes | Yes | {#Filter11Table} ^(\*)^ SGM220T is supported *only* by the Scalable Chassis 61000 / 61000 N+N. ^(\*\*)^ Only 2 x SSM60 (Dual Star). * **Software versions support** This table shows which SSMs are supported by which software versions: |----------------------------------------------------------------|-----------------|------------------|------------------| | Version | SSM60 **^(1)^** | SSM160 | SSM440 | | [R76SP](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk94686) | GW mode only | GW and VSX modes | *No* | | [R76SP.10](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk102788) | GW mode only | GW and VSX modes | *No* | | [R76SP.20](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk105938) | GW mode only | GW and VSX modes | *No* | | [R76SP.30](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk108195) | GW mode only | GW and VSX modes | *No* | | [R76SP.40](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk110515) | GW mode only | GW and VSX modes | *No* | | [R76SP.50](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk115735) | *No* | GW and VSX modes | GW and VSX modes | {#Filter6Table} * **Backplane topology support** This table shows which SSMs support various Dual Star topologies: |-----------------------------------|-----------------|------------------|--------| | Topology | SSM60 **^(1)^** | SSM160 | SSM440 | | Dual Star (2-SSM deployment) | Yes | Yes | *Yes* | | Dual Dual Star (4-SSM deployment) | *No* | Yes **^(4)(5)^** | *No* | **Notes:** 1. R80.20SP does not support a 4-SSM deployment. 2. SSM60 is not supported in VSX mode, or in a 4-SSM deployment. 3. In HA chassis, customer must purchase four transceivers for sync purposes. 4. Refer to [Product Catalog](https://catalog.checkpoint.com): 1. Go to the section "`More Appliances & Solutions`" 2. Click on the "`Customized Solutions`" 3. In the "`Model`" column, select the appliance 4. In the "`Model Information`" column, click on the "`Select`" button 5. In the section "`Accessories & Add Ons`", click on the "`More Accessories & Add ons`" link Refer to [Scalable Chassis 44000 and 64000 datasheet](https://www.checkpoint.com/downloads/product-related/datasheets/ds-44000-64000-security-systems.pdf) and [Scalable Chassis 41000 and 61000 datasheet](https://www.checkpoint.com/downloads/product-related/datasheets/ds-41000-61000-security-systems.pdf). 5. Supported starting from [R76SP](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk94686), *only* on 61000 chassis with SGM260. 6. Not supported on R80.20SP
Security Gateway Module (SGM) Compatibility {#SGM Compatibility} ---------------------------------------------------------------- * **Hardware information** This table shows various hardware information about SGMs: |-----------------------|---------------|--------------------------|-----------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------| | Criteria | SGM220 | SGM220T (for NEBS) ^(1)^ | SGM260 | SGM400 | | CPU Cores | 8 / 12 | 8 / 12 | 20 physical / 40 with enabled Hyper Threading | 28 physical / 56 with enabled Hyper Threading | | RAM | 12 GB / 24 GB | 12 GB / 24 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB, but faster than SGM260 | | Back-plane interfaces | 10 GbE | 10 GbE | 10 GbE | 40 GbE ^(2)^ | | Serial Over LAN | *No* | *No* | *No* | Yes | Notes: 1. SGM220T is supported *only* by the Scalable Chassis 61000 / 61000 N+N. 2. Refer to [sk118435: Scalable Chassis 60000 / 40000 - Working with 40G Back Plane connectivity for SGM400](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk118435). * **Software versions support** This table shows which SGMs are supported by which software versions: |----------------------------------------------------------------|--------|---------------------------|--------|--------| | Version | SGM220 | SGM220T (for NEBS) ^(\*)^ | SGM260 | SGM400 | | [R76SP](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk94686) | Yes | Yes | Yes | *No* | | [R76SP.10](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk102788) | Yes | Yes | Yes | *No* | | [R76SP.20](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk105938) | Yes | Yes | Yes | *No* | | [R76SP.30](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk108195) | Yes | Yes | Yes | *No* | | [R76SP.40](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk110515) | Yes | Yes | Yes | *No* | | [R76SP.50](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk115735) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | {#Filter7Table} ^(\*)^ SGM220T is supported *only* by the Scalable Chassis 61000 / 61000 N+N. * **Supported combinations of different SGMs on the same chassis** By default, you should always install pairs of the same SGMs (e.g., either 2 x SGM260, or 2 x SGM400). Only in specific cases, it is supported to install a combination of different SGMs. |---------|--------------|---------------------------|--------|--------| | | SGM220 | SGM220T (for NEBS) ^(\*)^ | SGM260 | SGM400 | | SGM220 | Yes | Yes ^(\*\*)^ | *No* | *No* | | SGM220T | Yes ^(\*\*)^ | Yes | *No* | *No* | | SGM260 | *No* | *No* | Yes | *No* | | SGM400 | *No* | *No* | *No* | Yes | {#Filter10Table} ^(\*)^ SGM220T is supported *only* by the Scalable Chassis 61000 / 61000 N+N. ^(\*\*)^ Not the recommended, as the SGM220T may become a system bottle due to different CPU frequencies.
Supported upgrade paths {#Supported upgrade paths} -------------------------------------------------- > This table shows the supported upgrade paths: > > For versions R81 and higher, see [sk113113](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk113113) \> Section "Upgrade Path Map for Scalable Platforms". > > |----------------|-------|----------|---------------|----------|----------|----------|----------|----------| > | Source version | Target version |||||||| > | | R76SP | R76SP.10 | R76SP.10_VSLS | R76SP.20 | R76SP.30 | R76SP.40 | R76SP.50 | R80.20SP | > | R76SP | x | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | *No* | *No* | > | R76SP.10 | x | x | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | *No* | > | R76SP.10_VSLS | x | x | x | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | *No* | > | R76SP.20 | x | x | x | x | Yes | Yes | Yes | *No* | > | R76SP.30 | x | x | x | x | x | Yes | Yes | *No* | > | R76SP.40 | x | x | x | x | x | x | Yes | *No* | > | R76SP.50 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | Yes | > > {#Filter8Table} > > * R76SP.X require a Security Management Server / Multi-Domain Security Management Server R76 and higher. > * R80.20SP require a Security Management Server / Multi-Domain Security Management Server: > * R80.20 or higher. > * R80.10 with R81.10 Jumbo Hotfix Take 203 (or higher). > * Refer to Release Notes ([R76SP](http://downloads.checkpoint.com/dc/download.htm?ID=27966), [R76SP.10](http://downloads.checkpoint.com/dc/download.htm?ID=36221), [R76SP.10_VSLS](http://downloads.checkpoint.com/dc/download.htm?ID=42088), [R76SP.20](http://downloads.checkpoint.com/dc/download.htm?ID=41768), [R76SP.30](http://downloads.checkpoint.com/dc/download.htm?ID=45506), [R76SP.40](http://downloads.checkpoint.com/dc/download.htm?ID=47985), [R76SP.50](http://downloads.checkpoint.com/dc/download.htm?ID=54077), [R80.20SP](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/R80.20SP/WebAdminGuides/EN/CP_R80.20SP_ReleaseNotes/html_frameset.htm))
Related solutions {#Related solutions} -------------------------------------- * [sk65305: Scalable Chassis 60000 / 40000](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk65305) * [sk101556: ATRG: Scalable Chassis 60000 / 40000](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk101556) * [sk113255: Scalable Chassis 60000 / 40000 - Known Limitations](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk113255) * [sk118435: Scalable Chassis 60000 / 40000 - Working with 40G Back Plane connectivity for SGM400](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk118435)
Revision history {#Revision history} ------------------------------------ Show / Hide revision history |--------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Date | Description | | 09 May 2024 | Improved formatting | | 29 Aug 2019 | Added link to [sk161293 - Firmware Packages for Scalable Platforms 40000 / 60000](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk161293) | | 12 June 2019 | Added information for R80.20SP | | 30 May 2019 | Updated the "Hardware software revision" section | | 28 May 2019 | Updated "Software and Firmware versions" and Hardware software revision for SSM160 and SSM440 | | 13 May 2019 | Updated Hardware software revision for CMM | | 30 Jan 2019 | Updated Hardware software revision for SGM400 | | 28 June 2018 | "Software and Firmware versions" and "Hardware software revision" sections were updated | | 27 May 2018 | Threat Emulation was added to the Supported blades table | | 20 Mar 2018 | Added the "Hardware software revision" section | | 15 Mar 2018 | "Software and Firmware versions" was updated | | 16 Nov 2017 | Added 61000 N+1 to "Chassis and Modules Compatibility" section | | 07 Nov 2017 | Redesign of this article | | 01 Oct 2017 | "Related solutions" section - added [sk113255](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk113255) and [sk118435](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk118435) | | 14 Sep 2017 | "Chassis and Modules Compatibility" section - updated the table to show that SGM400 is *not* supported on "61000 AC chassis (Lambda)" and on "61000 DC chassis" | | 12 Sep 2017 | "Chassis and Modules Compatibility" section - updated the table to show that SGM400 is *not* supported on "61000 AC chassis" | | 16 Aug 2017 | Added dynamic search filter to some tables in the article | | 06 July 2017 | "Security Gateway Module (SGM) Compatibility" section - added [sk118435: Scalable Chassis 60000 / 40000 - Working with 40G Back Plane connectivity for SGM400](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk118435) | | 05 July 2017 | "Security Switch Module (SSM) Compatibility" section - updated the SKU for SSM440 transceivers | | 04 May 2017 | "Software and Firmware versions" section - removed irrelevant information | | 03 May 2017 | * Added "Revision history" section * "Supported upgrade paths" section - corrected the information for "R76SP.50" | | 02 May 2017 | * Redesigned the article * Added 44000 and 64000 chassis * Added SSM440 and SGM400 * Added R76SP.50 version | | 06 Aug 2013 | First release of this article | --- # 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