Working with ElasticXL Cluster


	Note - This chapter describes the unique procedures that apply only to an ElasticXL Cluster. For additional procedures that apply to all Scalable Platforms, see the chapter Common Procedures for Scalable Platforms.

ElasticXL Cluster Overview

ElasticXL is a new clustering technology delivering simplified operations with a Single Management Object (SMO) and automatic sync of configuration and software between all cluster members.

ElasticXL Cluster provides a better administrator experience and performance than ClusterXL:

Install and configure only the first Security Appliance (this is the SMO).

Additional ElasticXL Cluster Members automatically clone the configuration and software packages from this SMO.

The entire ElasticXL Cluster is represented by one Security Gateway object (SMO).
Efficient scale architecture - ability to add and remove ElasticXL Cluster Members on-the-fly (the configuration and software packages are cloned automatically from the SMO).
Global Gaia Portal and Global Gaia Clish to manage the entire ElasticXL Cluster.
Dual Site support.
Automatic configuration of the internal synchronization network.
Support for GaiaRESTful API.


	Note - To see the maximum numbers of supported items in ElasticXL, see the R82 Release Notes > Chapter "Maximum Supported Items".

ElasticXL Network Diagram

Below is a simplified network diagram for connecting Check Point appliances in the ElasticXL Cluster configuration.

This diagram shows only two Check Point appliances for simplicity.

This diagram shows four different switches only to explain the required connections.

Item	Description
1	SmartConsole client
2	First ElasticXL Cluster Member
3	External switch
4	Management switch
5	Synchronization switch
6	Security Management Server
7	Second ElasticXL Cluster Member
8	Internal switch
A	Management interface
B	External interface
C	Synchronization interface
D	Internal interface

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22 July 2026