🔒 Check Point PB-20 Firewall Security Gateway 5200 Series Tested 🚀

Condition: Used - Tested and Functional

Included content:

• ✔️ Check Point PB-20 appliance (5200 series)
• ✔️ Power cable
• ✔️ Rack mounting support

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Reference: PB-20

Series: Check Point 5200

Manufacturer: Check Point Software Technologies

🔍 Is the Check Point PB-20 suitable for an SMB or branch office?

Absolutely! The PB-20 from the 5200 series is specifically designed to secure small and medium business networks as well as branch offices. With firewall performance reaching 7.8 Gbps and the ability to handle up to 6.4 million simultaneous connections, this network equipment offers enterprise-grade protection without compromise. Its compact 1U rack form factor and 5 Gigabit Ethernet ports allow easy integration into your existing infrastructure while effectively protecting against advanced cyber threats.

🛡️ What network security features does this firewall appliance offer?

The PB-20 Security Gateway offers a comprehensive protection suite: next-generation firewall with deep packet inspection (DPI), intrusion prevention system (IPS) at 3 Gbps, high-performance IPsec VPN (1.88 Gbps), granular application control, URL filtering, integrated antivirus and anti-malware, anti-bot protection, and SSL inspection to analyze encrypted traffic. SandBlast technology also provides zero-day defense against unknown threats through advanced emulation and behavioral analysis.

💼 Do I need additional software licenses to use this equipment?

Yes, to enable the advanced security features of the Check Point PB-20, you will need to purchase software licenses from Check Point Software Technologies or an authorized reseller. Licenses vary depending on the desired modules: basic firewall, threat prevention (including IPS, antivirus, anti-bot), VPN, application control, web filtering, SandBlast zero-day protection, and centralized management. The hardware appliance alone is not enough – Check Point software subscriptions are essential to benefit from full protection and security updates.

🔌 Can I add additional network ports to this security appliance?

Yes, the PB-20 features a network expansion slot that allows you to increase port density according to your needs. You can add optional cards such as an 8-port 10/100/1000Base-T RJ45 card (bringing the total to a maximum of 14 ports), a 4-port 1000Base-F SFP card for fiber optic connectivity, or even a fail-open/bypass card to ensure network continuity in case of failure. This modularity makes the PB-20 a scalable solution that adapts to the growth of your network infrastructure.

⚡ What are the real-world performance figures in production conditions versus laboratory?

In a real production environment with all protections enabled (NGTP - Next Generation Threat Prevention including firewall, application control, URL filtering, IPS, antivirus, anti-bot, and SandBlast), the PB-20 delivers around 250 Mbps throughput. In simple firewall mode, performance reaches 5.3 Gbps. Laboratory figures (7.8 Gbps firewall, 16 Gbps with 1518-byte UDP packets) represent optimal conditions. To properly size your solution, base it on production performance with all security blades activated, reflecting typical professional use with maximum protection against cyberattacks.

🌐 Does the PB-20 support IPv6 and advanced routing protocols?

Yes, this Check Point appliance offers full IPv6 support with NAT66, NAT64, and NAT46 for transition and interoperability between IPv4 and IPv6 networks. It also supports professional dynamic routing protocols: OSPFv2 and OSPFv3, BGP for inter-domain routing, RIP, as well as multicast routing with PIM-SM, PIM-SSM, PIM-DM, and IGMP v2/v3. Policy-based routing and static/multicast routes are also supported, providing full flexibility for complex network architectures and multi-site deployments.

🔧 How does high availability work on this cybersecurity equipment?

The Check Point PB-20 supports multiple high availability modes to eliminate single points of failure: Active/Active Layer 2 for load balancing, Active/Passive L2 and L3 for automatic failover, with session preservation (session failover) during routing changes, hardware failures, or link outages. Check Point’s proprietary ClusterXL technology and standard VRRP enable the creation of redundant clusters. In case of device failure, the second unit automatically takes over without interrupting established connections, ensuring critical service continuity for your network protection.