Fortinet FortiGate 3810A-LENC - Manual

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Connecting
POWER
STATUS
Esc Enter USB
CONSOLE
ASM2
ASM1 ADM1
ADM2
AUX 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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POWER STATUS
Esc Enter USB CONSOLE
ASM2
ASM1 ADM1
ADM2
AUX 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Straight-through Ethernet cables
connect to the Internet or other
networks
Optional RJ-45 to DB-9 cable connects
to serial port on management computer
Power cables connect
to power outlets
Power alarm
reset button
Fiber optic cable connects
to internal network or Internet
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Straight-through
and cross over
Ethernet cables
Power Cable
RJ-45 to
DB-9 Serial Cable
FortiGate-30B
FortiGate
Tools and Documenation
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QuickStart Guide
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Rack-Mount Brackets
x2 SFP
Transceivers
POWER STATUS Esc Enter USB CONSOLE ASM2
ASM1 ADM1
ADM2 AUX 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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POWER STATUS
Esc Enter USB CONSOLE
ASM2
ASM1 ADM1
ADM2
AUX 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Straight-through Ethernet cables
connect to the Internet or other
networks
Optional RJ-45 to DB-9 cable connects
to serial port on management computer
Power cables connect
to power outlets
Power alarm
reset button
Fiber optic cable connects
to internal network or Internet
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Package Contents
Connect the following to the FortiGate unit. Ensure the FortiGate unit is placed on a stable
surface or install in a standard 19 inch rack.
Insert a network cable to port 1. Insert the other end to the router connected to the Inter-
net, or to the modem.
Connect a network cable to the Internal port. Insert the other end to a computer or
switch.
Connect the AC Power Cord to the Power Supply.
Connect the redundant DC Power Supply to the FortiGate unit if applicable.
Connect the Power Cord to a surge protected power bar or power supply.
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FortiGate-3810A-LENC
01-30006-0478-20080606
QuickStart Guide
Web-based manager
The FortiGate web-based manager is an easy to use management tool.
Use it to configure the administrator password, the interface and default gateway addresses,
and the DNS server addresses.
Requirements:
An Ethernet connection between the FortiGate unit and management computer.
A web browser such as FireFox or Internet Explorer on the management computer. •
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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
FortiGate unit.
Requirements:
The RJ-45 to DB9 serial connection between the FortiGate unit and management com-
puter.
A terminal emulation application (HyperTerminal for Windows) on the management
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Configuration Tools
LED State Description
Power
Green The FortiGate unit is on.
Off The FortiGate unit is running abnormally.
Status
Green The FortiGate unit is running normally.
Flashing Green The FortiGate unit is running abnormally.
Off The FortiGate unit is off.
Port 1 to 8
(Right LED)
Green The correct cable is in use and the connected equip-
ment has power.
Flashing
Green Network activity at this interface.
Off No link established.
Port 1 to 8
(Left LED)
Green Connection at 1000 Mb
Amber Connection at 100 Mb
Off Connection at 10 Mb
Port 9 and 10
Green The correct cable is in use and the connected equip-
ment has power.
Flashing Green Network activity at this interface.
Connector Type Speed Protocol Description
Ports 1 to 8 RJ-45 1000 Base-T Ethernet Copper gigabit connection to 10/100/1000 copper networks.
Ports 9 and 10 LC SFP 1000Base-SX Ethernet Multimode fiber optic connections to gigabit optical networks for small packet performance
required for voice, video and other multimedia streaming applications.
CONSOLE RJ-45 9600 bps
8/N/1 RS-232
serial Optional connection to the management computer. Provides access to the command line
interface (CLI).
USB USB USB Optional connection to a USB key for firmware backup and installation.