Add integrated switches for Single Firewalls

An integrated switch represents the switch functionality on purpose-built Forcepoint NGFW appliances. Integrated switches eliminate the need for an external switch device and reduce costs and clutter.

You can configure one integrated switch on a Single Firewall. The switch functionality is only supported on specific Forcepoint NGFW appliances that have an integrated switch.

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Steps

  1. Right-click a Single Firewall and select Edit Single Firewall.
    The Engine Editor opens.
  2. In the navigation pane on the left, select Interfaces.
  3. In the right pane, right-click the empty space and select New Switch.
  4. In the Switch Properties dialog box, define the switch properties.
  5. Click OK.
    The switch is added to the interface list.

Next steps

Add port group interfaces to the switch.

Switch Properties dialog box

Use this dialog box to configure the properties of integrated switches.

Option Definition
Switch ID Specifies the ID of the switch.
Note: Select the switch ID according to the Forcepoint NGFW switch type. For example, the switch ID of the Forcepoint NGFW 110 appliance is 0. See the hardware guide for your appliance for more information.
Switch Type Specifies the type of the Forcepoint NGFW switch.
Comment An optional comment for your own reference.