topic Re: Maestro Duel Orchestrator Synchronization in Hyperscale Firewall (Maestro)

Maestro Duel Orchestrator Synchronization

Simon_Macpherso — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 00:03:58 GMT

Hello,

Can anyone confirm if an SFP with fibre can be used for the Orchestrator primary (port/48) and redundant synchronization ports?

If a DAC cable is a requirement for synchronization, what is the current maximum length for a Checkpoint certified DAC cable (3m?)

We have an upcoming dual MH-170/175 orchestrator deployment whereby each orchestrator will be installed a different racks that may be 5 or more meters apart.

I notice in the following SK that 5m and 10m DAC cables can be certified on business case.

https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk147853

This will be a requirement if SFP with fibre is not supported.

Regards,

Simon

Re: Maestro Duel Orchestrator Synchronization

vinceneil666 — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 05:26:08 GMT

I run a mix of SFP (with fibre) and DAC cables with both my dual orch single site and for my dual site. You should be fine

Re: Maestro Duel Orchestrator Synchronization

Simon_Macpherso — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 05:32:20 GMT

Are you using SFP (w/fibre) on your MHO synchronization ports?

Re: Maestro Duel Orchestrator Synchronization

vinceneil666 — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 05:34:54 GMT

Yes!, SFP with fibre on port 48 for MHO sync. Works fine and has been checked out as "OK" by Check Point tac.

Re: Maestro Duel Orchestrator Synchronization

vinceneil666 — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 05:40:31 GMT

Re: Maestro Duel Orchestrator Synchronization

Simon_Macpherso — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 06:21:37 GMT

Thanks! Do you know if 40G or 100G SFP (w/fibre) is also supported for both sync and downlink ports on MHO-170 or 175?

Re: Maestro Duel Orchestrator Synchronization

vinceneil666 — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 06:29:52 GMT

I dont know for sure - but I cant see why it should not work ? .. I would assume it would be fine.

Re: Maestro Duel Orchestrator Synchronization

Simon_Macpherso — Thu, 24 Jun 2021 06:34:51 GMT

I'll confirm with tac - thanks again for your input!