Checking requirements
You must be familiar with VMware, Xenserver, Microsoft Hyper-V or Linux KVM virtual environments in order to deploy virtual Stormshield firewalls. The tables below set out all the technical requirements.
Requirements by virtual firewall model
Model |
Module |
Value |
EVA1 |
RAM HDD vCPU |
max = 2 GB 10 GB (2 GB swap) max = 1 |
EVA2 |
RAM HDD vCPU |
max = 3 GB 10 GB (2 GB swap) max = 2 |
EVA3 |
RAM HDD vCPU |
max = 6 GB 10 GB (2 GB swap) max = 4 |
EVA4 |
RAM HDD vCPU |
max = 8 GB 10 GB (2 GB swap) max = 4 |
EVAU |
RAM HDD vCPU |
max = 64 GB 10 GB (4 GB swap) max = 16 |
An EVA must have at least 1 GB of memory. You are advised to set the memory to at least 2 GB if you use the antivirus and sandboxing analysis features frequently.
IMPORTANT
Before reducing the amount of memory of an EVA in production, ensure that the new limits that will be applied to it are compatible with the existing configuration.
Requirements relating to the hypervisor
Number of interfaces represents the number of interfaces connected to the virtual machine.
Version of the hypervisor | Number of interfaces | |
VMware ESX/ESXi | Version 6.0 and higher | Min. 1 interface Max. 10 interfaces |
Citrix Xen Server | Version 7.1 and higher | Min. 1 interface Max. 7 interfaces |
Microsoft Hyper-V | Windows Server 2012 and upwards | Min. 1 interface Max. 8 interfaces |
Linux KVM | Linux 7.4 and upwards | Min. 1 interface Max: depends on the Linux vendor chosen |