Spark Firewall Appliances - Releases R81.10.X

Product: Spark Firewall
Version: R81.10.X
OS: Gaia Embedded
Platform: 1500, 1570R, 1575R, 1595R, 15x5, 1600, 1800, 1900, 2000
Last Modified: 2026-07-20

Solution

Introduction

Management Server Software Requirements
Notes | Documentation | Revision History

Introduction to R81.10.X Quantum Spark Appliances

With the release of our new Quantum Spark R81.10.X version, Check Point introduces code alignment between our Quantum Spark product line with the Quantum R81.10 Security Gateway release. This major Quantum Spark release adds many new capabilities, as well as a wide range of stability and performance improvements.
Spark Firewall R81.10.X releases are supported only on the new 1500 / 1600 / 1800 Series Security Gateways.
Important Note - To upgrade from R80.20.35 or lower to R81.10.08, see sk181079 > "Upgrade from R80.20 Versions" section.

• Locally Managed (Local only, and optionally store logs and events in the Quantum Spark Management cloud service)
• Centrally Managed (on-premises Security Management Server or the Quantum Spark Management cloud service)

For more information about Spark Firewall Appliances, refer to:

• sk181924 - 1900 / 2000 Series Security Gateways
• sk168880 - 1600 / 1800 Series Security Gateways
• sk157412 - 1500 Series Security Gateways (1530 / 1550, 1535 / 1555, 1570 / 1590, 1575 / 1595)
• sk181492 - 1595R Security Gateway
• sk182056 - 1575R Security Gateway
• sk166654 - 1570R Security Gateway

Check Point is committed to providing the best and most up-to-date security for all deployments including small businesses, medium businesses, and branch offices.

R81.10.17

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• Spark support for DoS / Rate Limiting protocols for enhanced protection against DoS (Denial-of-Service) attacks. See the R81.10.X Quantum Spark CL Reference Guide > Chapter "Working with SecureXL".
• Networking:
  • Optimized configuration for 1530/1550/1570/1590 (with 2GB RAM) appliances.
  • Enhanced UI experience to efficiently manage dozens of VLANS, Access Rules, and network objects.
  • Improved cluster usability, stability and ease of configuration. |
    | Management Server version | See "Management Server Software Requirements" |

Management Server Version Requirements

To manage Quantum Spark appliances that run R81.10.X releases with an on-premises Management Server:

• 1900
• 1575R | R81.10.10 and higher | 1. R81.20 Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator - Take 43 and higher

2. R81.20 SmartConsole - Build 646 and higher

Notes

• Refer to sk178604 for all R81.10.X Known Limitations and Resolved Issues.
• Refer to sk165734 for information regarding R80.20.X releases.
• Refer to sk97766 for information regarding R77.20.X releases.
• See Support Life Cycle Policy for the End-of-Support dates and successor appliance series.

Documentation

• Quantum Spark 1500, 1600, 1800, 1900, and 2000 Appliance Series R81.10.X Release Notes
• Quantum Spark 1500, 1600, 1800, 1900, and 2000 Appliance Series R81.10.X Locally Managed Administration Guide (English)

Revision History

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Access Level: General
Status: Approved
Date Created: 2022-06-28
Last Modified: 2026-07-20