Fortinet FortiDB-400B quick start Package Contents, Connecting, Configuration Tools

LED	State	Description	QuickStart Guide
Power	Green	The device is connected to a power source and on.				FortiDB-400B
Hard Disk	Amber	Activity on the hard disk.
Alarm	Red	Hard disk failure.
	Green	The correct cable is connected to the interface and
Ports 1 to 4 Left LED		the connected equipment has power.
	Flashing	Network activity at this interface.
	Green	The interface is connected at 1000 Mbps.
Ports 1 to 4 Right LED	Amber	The interface is connected at 100 Mbps.
	Off	The interface is connected at 10 Mbps.	400B	USB
					CONSOLE 1 2 3 4

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Regulatory Compliance
	15-400-113531-20091110
FCC Class A Part 15 CSA/CUS
11 June 2010

Package Contents

Connector	Type	Speed	Protocol	Description
Ports 1 to 4	RJ-45	10/100/1000	Ethernet	Copper gigabit connection to 10/100/1000 copper networks.
		Base-T
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.

400B	USB
	CONSOLE	1	2	3	4

USB

RJ-45 serial connection

Ethernet ports Removable hard disk

Sliding rail kit	Straight-through	RJ-45 to	Power Cable
	Ethernet cable	DB-9 Serial Cable

Connecting

AC power connection

QuickStart Guide

Tools and Documenation

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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.

400B	USB
	CONSOLE	1	2	3	4

RJ-45 to DB-9 serial cable connects to management computer

Ethernet cables connect to computers on the internal network

Power cable connects to power supply

Configuration Tools

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.