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Connecting
Tools and Documenation
Straight-through
and cross over
Ethernet cables
Power Cables
4 hot-swappable
hard disks
DB-9 Serial Cable
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FortiManager-3000B
QuickStart Guide
1 2
PS RST
HDD 1 (P0) HDD 3 (P2)
HDD 2 (P1) HDD 4 (P3)
DISK DRIVE LEGEND POWER
ACTIVITY
REGISTER
12
PS RST
HDD 1 (P0) HDD 4 (P3)
HDD 2 (P1) HDD 5 (P4)
HDD 3 (P2) HDD 6 (P5)
DISK DRIVE LEGEND POWER
ACTIVITY
1 2
PS RST
HDD 1 (P0)
HDD 3 (P2)
EMPTY EMPTY
HDD 2 (P1)
HDD 4 (P3)
DISK DRIVE LEGEND POWER
ACTIVITY
Power
connections USB for
future use
DB9 Serial
connection
Ethernet
connections
Ethernet
connections
LED Indicators
USB (Behind front panel)
Power Button
Front
Back
Power Suppy Alarm Reset Button
®

Power connections

Straight-through Ethernet

cable connects to hub or

switch on the network.

Null modem cable connects

to serial port on management

computer.

Package Contents
Connector Type Speed Protocol Description
Port 1 to 4 RJ-45 100/1000 Base-T Ethernet Connection to the internal network.
CONSOLE DB9 9600 bps 8/N/1 RS-232 serial Optional connection to the management computer. Provides access to the command line interface.
USB USB USB For future use.
Connect the following to the FortiManager system. Ensure the FortiManager system is
placed on a stable surface or securely mounted in a 19” rack.
Insert the hard disks included in the FortiManager package into the bays of the
FortiManager unit, starting in bay 1. Use the diagram on the front panel as a guide.
Insert a network cable to port 1. Insert the other end to the router or switch connected
to the network.
Connect one power chord to a power supply. Connect the other power cord to an
alternate power source if available.
Connect the Power Cord to a surge protected power bar or power supply.
Press the Power button to turn on the FortiManager unit.
The power LED appears blue and the hard disk icon LED ashes blue while the system
boots.
For more information, see the FortiManager Install Guide.
FortiManager-3000B
02-40000-112745-20091027

QuickStart Guide

Web-based manager

The FortiManager web-based manager is an easy to use management tool.
Use it to congure the administrator password, the interface and default gateway addresses,
and the DNS server addresses.
Requirements:
An Ethernet connection between the FortiManager system and management computer.
A web browser such as FireFox 2.0 and higher or Internet Explorer 6.0 and higher on
the management computer.

Command Line Interface (CLI)

The CLI is a full-featured management tool. Use it to congure the administrator password,
the interface addresses, the default gateway address, and the DNS server addresses. To
congure advanced settings, see the Tools and Documentation CD-ROM.
Requirements:
The DB9 serial connection between the FortiManager system and management com-
puter.
A terminal emulation application (HyperTerminal for Windows) on the management
computer.
Conguration Tools
Light Icon Description
The light ashes orange when packets are sent and received on
the Ethernet port 1 and 2.
Power indicator is blue when the FortiManager system is on.
The light ashes blue when reading the boot device.
Hard Disk Upper LED Blue when the hard disk is properly inserted into the drive bay
and the FortiManager is plugged in to a power source.
Hard Disk Lower LED Flashes blue when reading and writing to the hard disk.