# VPND and IKED restart repeatedly on Security Gateways with a high number of VTI interfaces

Product: IPSec VPN  
Version: R82, R82.10  
OS: Gaia  
Last Modified: 2026-05-26

## Symptoms

- VPND and IKED restart every 1-2 minutes on Security Gateways with a high number of VTI Interfaces.
- The issue does not occur on versions R81.20 and earlier.

## Cause

A software condition related to policy installation and large-scale VTI configurations can cause repeated restarts of VPND and IKED on the Security Gateway. This condition is triggered only in environments with a high number of VTIs and does not affect earlier releases.

## Solution

This problem was fixed. The fix is included in:

- [Jumbo Hotfix Accumulator for R82](https://sc1.checkpoint.com/documents/Jumbo_HFA/R82/Default.htm) starting from Take 103

If you choose not to upgrade, [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 it.

For faster resolution and verification, collect these files:

1. [CPinfo](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk92739) file from the Management Server involved in the case.
2. [CPinfo](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/sk92739) file from the Security Gateway / each Cluster Member / Security Group involved in the case.

**Hotfix installation instructions:**

Refer to [sk168597 - How to install a Hotfix](https://support.checkpoint.com/results/sk/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: 2026-04-16  
Last Modified: 2026-05-26