High (softirq) CPU usage with Checkpoint NGX R65 with VLAN's, Less than optimal performance.
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Issue/Introduction
High (softirq) CPU usage with Checkpoint NGX R65 with VLAN's, Less than optimal performance.When running with SecureXL enabled on Checkpoint Firewall NGX R65 and VLAN interfaces, performance is less than optimal. A higher than normal CPU load is seen as a result.
Cause
SecureXL is not accelerating the related packets.
Resolution
Add the following Checkpoint parameter as instructed in the Check Point HFA40 release notes (ID 00355718):
sim_vnd_route=1 to $PPKDIR/boot/modules/simkern.conf