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Installing | Cautions and warnings |
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When placing the FortiGate unit on any flat, stable surface, ensure the unit has at least 1.5 inches (3.75 cm) of clearance on each side to ensure adequate airflow for cooling.
For rack mounting, use the mounting brackets and screws included with the FortiGate unit.
Caution: Depending on the size of your FortiGate unit, avoid personal injury, you may require two or more people to install the unit in the rack.
To install the FortiGate unit into a rack
Attach the mounting brackets to the side to the unit so that the brackets are on the front portion of the FortiGate unit. Ensure that the screws are tight and not loose.
The following photos illustrate how the brackets should be mounted. Note that the screw configuration may vary depending on your FortiGate unit.
Figure 2: Installed mounting brackets
Position the FortiGate unit in the rack to allow for sufficient air flow.
Line up the mounting bracket holes to the holes on the rack, ensuring the FortiGate unit is level.
Finger tighten the screws to attach the FortiGate unit to the rack.
Once you verify the spacing of the FortiGate unit and that it is level, tighten the screws with a screwdriver. Ensure that the screws are tight and not loose.
The following photos illustrate how the mounting brackets and FortiGate unit should be attached to the rack.
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