Modern Checkpoint appliances (e.g., 1570, 1590, 3000 series) replace the legacy RJ45 console port with a . This port behaves like a serial device but requires a specific driver on your management PC (Windows/macOS/Linux).
will appear in your device manager. Use a terminal emulator like with the following parameters: checkpoint usb-c console driver
# Check device name ls /dev/tty.usbserial-* (macOS) ls /dev/ttyUSB* (Linux) Modern Checkpoint appliances (e