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FullCluster
The scalable high availability solution for Firewall-1


The StoneBeat FullCluster is a HA software solution that enables building of continuously available firewall systems by using Check Point Software Technologies industry leading firewall software and standard hardware and operating systems. StoneBeat Full Cluster interconnects multiple Firewall-1 systems to create a scalable firewall cluster enabling unparalleled performance, scalability and flexibility. The machines act as a single StoneBeat FullCluster firewall to serve in mission critical 24x7 operations, like the Internet and e-commerce where network downtime is unacceptable.

StoneBeat FullCluster features are easily managed by using the Java-based GUI or a command based management utility. The GUI is capable of monitoring the state of multiple StoneBeat sites as hot-standby, load sharing or cluster implementation. Additionally the GUI can be used to launch switch-over to other firewalls. All control connections with StoneBeat modules are encrypted and authenticated using Secure Socket Layer (SSL).

Product Features:

StoneBeat High Availability solution:
  • Protects the firewall site against hardware and software failures
  • Enables on-line hardware and software maintenance during normal business hours
  • Offers fast and transparent switch-over in case of a failure
  • Supports firewall load sharing for a pair of StoneBeat firewall nodes
  • An enhanced test subsystem with a rich set of available tests for detecting hardware and software failures
  • StoneBeat V3.0 system enables both: hot standby configurations and load sharing between firewall nodes
  • Scales up in pairs
  • Includes an easy to use Java-based management GUI
  • Supports Ethernet, Fast Ethernet, Token Ring and FDDI interfaces
  • Supports RS232 and Ethernet heartbeat lines
  • Does not require any special hardware
  • Does not require any additional routing protocol on the firewall system



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