# Repeated "cphwd_get_device_accelerated_ifs: too many interfaces (32,218)" messages in $FWDIR/log/fwk.elg

## Product
Security Gateways

## Version
R80.30SP (EOS), R80.40 (EOS), R81 (EOS), R81.10 (EOS), R81.20

## OS
Gaia

## Last Modified
2023-08-14

## Symptoms

- $FWDIR/log/fwk.elg is flooded with messages similar to the following:

`cphwd_get_device_accelerated_ifs: too many interfaces (32,218)`
  `cphwd_get_device_accelerated_ifs: too many interfaces (32,218)`
  `cphwd_get_device_accelerated_ifs: too many interfaces (32,218)`
  `cphwd_get_device_accelerated_ifs: too many interfaces (32,218)`
  `cphwd_get_device_accelerated_ifs: too many interfaces (32,218)`

- The affected server has over 32 physical interfaces.

## Cause
This is a cosmetic issue.

## Solution
This problem was fixed. The fix is included starting from:

- [Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator for R81.20](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.20/Default.htm) starting from Take 26
- [Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator for R81.10](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81.10/Default.htm) starting from Take 110
- [Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator for R81](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R81/Default.htm) starting from Take 87

Check Point recommends to always upgrade to the [Recommended version](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk95746) ( [Security Gateway](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doShowproductpage&productTab=downloads&product=435) / [VSX](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doShowproductpage&productTab=downloads&product=359) / [Security Management Server](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doShowproductpage&productTab=downloads&product=184) / [Multi-Domain Security Management Server](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doShowproductpage&productTab=downloads&product=166) / [SmartConsole](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doShowproductpage&productTab=downloads&product=191)).

For lower versions, [contact Check Point Support](https://www.checkpoint.com/support-services/contact-support/) to get a Hotfix for this issue.

A Support Engineer will make sure the Hotfix is compatible with your environment before providing the Hotfix.

For faster resolution and verification, collect [CPinfo](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk92739) files from the Management Server and Security Gateways / Cluster Members involved in the case.

**Hotfix installation instructions:**
Refer to [sk168597 - How to install a Hotfix](https://supportcenter.checkpoint.com/supportcenter/portal?eventSubmit_doGoviewsolutiondetails=&solutionid=sk168597).

#### NOTE
This solution has been verified for the specific scenario, described by the combination of Product, Version and Symptoms. It may not work in other scenarios.

## Article Properties

- **Access Level:** General
- **Status:** Approved by TAC
- **Date Created:** 2022-12-22
- **Last Modified:** 2023-08-14