Integrated security solutions for next generation networks
Check Point and IBM — delivering integrated security solutions for Telecom Service Providers
Many telecommunications service
providers are facing the accelerating
adoption of pervasive wireless and
the proliferation of broadband on to a
converged IP-based network which
is impacting every element of their
network infrastructure. This impact
of this transformation to an NGN
infrastructure is particularly noticeable
in the area of security. The traditional
view of well-defined demarcation
lines between secure corporate
networks and the untrusted Internet
are ill suited for today’s converging
network infrastructure. As consumers
and corporate users continue to push
for access to content anywhere,
anytime on any device — the world of
information security needs to expand
beyond silos into an integrated,
security service infrastructure that
can change as the security landscape
changes with time.
• Designed for carrier
environments, Check Point
security solutions on the IBM
BladeCenter platform protects
mobile and fixed-line messaging
infrastructures from spam,
phishing and viruses
• The accuracy and efficiency of
the Check Point solution reduces
hardware and operational costs
while improving subscriber
satisfaction
• The IBM BladeCenter family
provides a scalable platform to
deliver open multi-services
framework for next generation
network and messaging security
applications
Highlights
Security is increasingly becoming
more integrated into converged
networks and business processes.
Many businesses and telecom service
providers are seeking integrated
security solutions that eliminate the
cost and complexity associated with
traditional security offerings.
Check Point Integrated Appliance
Solutions enable IT departments and
telecom service providers to design
a total security solution specifically
tailored for their needs. They combine
proven Check Point security software
solutions built on high performance,
IBM BladeCenter and IBM System
x platforms — all delivered as an
integrated security solution with
support from Check Point. These
custom security appliances can be
combined with other Check Point
offerings like the Check Point UTM-1
appliance, as well as those from Check
Point appliance partners. This helps
provide unprecedented flexibility in
the design of a security architecture
specifically designed to meet your
unique needs.
Designed for your needs
Check Point can help you design
specific security systems that match
your architectural and security policy
vision. By matching the appropriate
Check Point software with the
appropriate platform, Check Point can
provide you with the flexibility to create
customized security solutions to your
specific security needs — ranging from
remote offices to large data centers
or telecom central offices. Check
Point can integrate the software and
hardware into a single, certified solution
for simple, effective deployment within
your network.
Check Point also offers the M series
within the Integrated Appliance
Solutions. With three models, the
M series provides a base to quickly
customize a rack-mounted, server-
based system that meets your needs.
“Intel is working with industry leaders like IBM and Check Point to enhance the network security workload throughput on multi-core Intel® Xeon® processor-based platforms. This has lead to exceptional application layer security processing performance benefiting Enterprises and Service Providers.”
— Rose SchoolerGeneral Manager
Embedded and Communications Group
Intel Corporation
The simplicity you need
Check Point provides total support for
the Integrated Appliance Solutions,
including 3 levels of global advance
replacement based on your support
level and location. Additionally, Check
Point includes a 3 year software
subscription to ensure that your
Integrated Appliance Solution is always
running the most up to date software
— helping to keep you secure. The
optional Check Point SmartDefense
Services subscription provides the
latest threat mitigation capabilities for
SmartDefense integrated intrusion
prevention capabilities.
M2 M6 M8
Firewall throughput 4.2 Gbps 7.0 Gbps 12.0 Gbps
VPN ThroughputConcurrent sessions 600,000 900,000 1.2 Million
HTTP Connections/Second 30,000 45,000 50,000
VLANs 255 255 255
CPU 3.0 Ghz Dual-Core
Intel Xeon 3060
2x 3.0 Ghz Dual-Core
Intel Xeon 5160
2x 3.0 Ghz Dual-Core
Intel Xeon 5160
Standard Memory 1 GB PC5300-DDR2 667 Mhz
2 GB PC5300-DDR2 667 Mhz
4 GB PC5300-DDR2 667 Mhz
Storage Capacity 2 x 73 GB SATA 2 x 73 GB SATA 2 x 73 GB SATA
1 gigabit (10/100/1000) interfaces
4 on board + 6 optional
4 on board +6 optional
4 on board + 14 optional
Enclosure 1U 1U 2U
Power (watts, std/max) 350W, 1/1 585W, 1/2 625W, 2/2
Check Point integrated appliance solution overview
Source: Check Point
IBM BladeCenter family —
the IT & Network convergence platform
The IBM BladeCenter T chassis
provides hardware redundancy (power
supply, I/O modules, management
modules, L2 switching, mid-plane, etc.)
thereby reducing potential points of
failure in the solution.
The IBM BladeCenter is an advanced
blade system which integrates
servers, storage and networking into
a single chassis — yielding significant
simplification, improved density and
potential TCO savings. A single family
of common server blades, storage, I/O,
switches and networking modules are
fully supported and interchangeable
across the family of BladeCenter
chassis. The IBM BladeCenter chassis
is designed as the ideal solution for
data center deployments. The IBM
BladeCenter H is for high performance
computing platform, while the IBM
BladeCenter T chassis is specifically
designed for telecom central office
deployments.
The new, IBM BladeCenter HT — a
new, telecom optimized version of the
BladeCenter H — opens new market
opportunities with a new and powerful
Next Generation Network (NGN)
platform ideally suited for telecom
equipment and service providers.
The IBM BladeCenter T and
BladeCenter HT deliver rich
telecommunications features and
functionality, including fault-tolerant
capabilities, hot-swappable redundant
DC or AC power supplies and cooling,
and built-in systems management
resources in a 20” deep chassis. The
rigorous Network Equipment Building
System (NEBS) Level 3 and European
Telecommunications Standard Institute
(ETSI) outline requirements typical of
telecom central office environments
in the areas of electromagnetic
compatibility, thermal robustness,
fire resistance, earthquake and office
vibration resistance, transportation
and handling durability, acoustics and
illumination, and airborne contaminant
resistance. The IBM BladeCenter T
and BladeCenter HT chassis meet the
NEBS Level 3 / ETSI requirements1.
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Check Point and IBM: a winning
combination
The combination of Check Point
and the IBM BladeCenter family
delivers the performance, reliability
and affordability demanded by
mission critical telecommunications
applications. The IBM BladeCenter is
the ideal platform for the deployment
of these services providing a single
platform to help reduce operating costs
and complexity.
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