Fortinet FortiDB-400B - Manual

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Regulatory Compliance
FCC Class A Part 15 CSA/CUS
11 June 2010
Connecting
1 2 3 4
USB
CONSOLE 400B
AC power
connection
Ethernet ports Removable hard disk
USB
RJ-45 serial
connection
1 2 3 4
USB
CONSOLE
400B
Power cable
connects to
power supply
RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable
connects to management
computer
Ethernet cables connect
to computers on the
internal network
1 2 3 4
USB
CONSOLE 400B
Straight-through
Ethernet cable Power Cable
RJ-45 to
DB-9 Serial Cable
FortiGate-30B
Tools and Documenation
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QuickStart Guide
1 2 3 4 USB CONSOLE 400B
REGISTER
Sliding rail kit
Package Contents
Connect the following to the FortiDB unit. Ensure the FortiDB unit is placed
on a stable surface or install in a standard 19 inch rack.
• Insert one end of an Ethernet cable into port 1.
• Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the network hub or
switch.
• Connect the AC Power cable to the Power Supply on the back of the
FortiDB unit.
• Connect the other end of the Power cable to a surge protected
power bar or power supply.
FortiDB-400B
15-400-113531-20091110
QuickStart Guide
Web-based manager
The FortiDB web-based manager is an easy-to-use management tool.
Use it to configure the administrator password, the interface and default gateway addresses,
and configure reports.
Requirements:
• An Ethernet connection between the FortiDB unit and management computer.
• A web browser such as FireFox or Internet Explorer on the management computer.
Command Line Interface (CLI)
The CLI is a full-featured management tool. Use it to configure the administrator password,
the interface addresses, the default gateway address, and the DNS server addresses. To
configure advanced settings, see the Tools and Documentation CD included with the
FortiDB unit.
Requirements:
• The RJ-45 to DB9 serial connection between the FortiDB unit and management
computer.
• A terminal-emulation application such as HyperTerminal for Windows, on the
management computer.
Configuration Tools
Connector Type Speed Protocol Description
Ports 1 to 4 RJ-45 10/100/1000
Base-T
Ethernet Copper gigabit connection to 10/100/1000 copper networks.
CONSOLE RJ-45 9600 8/N/1 RS-232 serial Optional connection to the management computer. Provides access to the command line interface (CLI).
USB USB USB For future use.
LED State Description
Power Green The device is connected to a power source and on.
Hard Disk Amber Activity on the hard disk.
Alarm Red Hard disk failure.
Ports 1 to 4 Left LED
Green The correct cable is connected to the interface and
the connected equipment has power.
Flashing Network activity at this interface.
Ports 1 to 4 Right LED
Green The interface is connected at 1000 Mbps.
Amber The interface is connected at 100 Mbps.
Off The interface is connected at 10 Mbps.