Fortinet 3810A-LENC quick start Package Contents, Connecting, Configuration Tools, State

LED

State

Description

QuickStart Guide

Power

Green

The FortiGate unit is on.

Off

The FortiGate unit is running abnormally.

FortiGate-3810A-LENC

Green

The FortiGate unit is running normally.

Status

Flashing Green

The FortiGate unit is running abnormally.

Off

The FortiGate unit is off.

Green

The correct cable is in use and the connected equip-

ment has power.

Port 1 to 8

Flashing

Network activity at this interface.

(Right LED)

Green

Off

No link established.

ASM1

ADM1

Green

Connection at 1000 Mb

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ASM2

ADM2

Port 1 to 8

Esc

Enter

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

CONSOLE

AUX

Amber

Connection at 100 Mb

USB

9

10

(Left LED)

STATUS

POWER

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.

Visit these links for more information and documentation for your Fortinet product.

•Technical Documentation - http://docs.forticare.com

•Fortinet Knowledge Center - http://kc.forticare.com

•Fortinet Technical Support - http://support.fortinet.com

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Products mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

Regulatory Compliance

FCC Class B Part 15 CSA/CUS01-30006-0478-20080606

6 June 2008

Package Contents

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	RS-232	Optional connection to the management computer. Provides access to the command line
		8/N/1	serial	interface (CLI).
USB	USB		USB	Optional connection to a USB key for firmware backup and installation.

ASM1 ADM1

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	ASM2										ADM2
	USB	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Esc	Enter
	STATUS
	POWER

Optional RJ-45 to DB-9 cable connects to serial port on management computer

Straight-through Ethernet cables	Fiber optic cable connects
	to internal network or Internet
connect to the Internet or other
networks
	Power alarm
	reset button

Straight-through	RJ-45 to
	DB-9 Serial Cable
and cross over
Ethernet cables

x2 SFP

Transceivers

Tools and Documenation

QuickStart Guide

3810A-LENC

FortiGate

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Power Cable

Power cables connect to power outlets

Connecting

Rack-Mount Brackets

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.

	ASM1										ADM1
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	ASM2										ADM2
	USB	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
Esc	Enter
	STATUS
	POWER

•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.

Optional RJ-45 to DB-9 cable connects to serial port on management computer

Straight-through Ethernet cables	Fiber optic cable connects
	to internal network or Internet
connect to the Internet or other
networks
	Power alarm
	reset button

Power cables connect to power outlets

Configuration Tools

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.

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 computer.