Warnings and cautions
FortiGate-5050-R Chassis Guide
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Warnings and cautions
Only trained and qualified personnel should be allowed to install or maintain FortiGate-5000 series equipment.
Read and comply with all warnings, cautions and notices in this document.
• Turning off all power switches may not turn off all power to the FortiGate-5000 series equipment. Some circuitry
in the FortiGate-5000 series equipment may continue to operate even though all power switches are off.
• Many FortiGate-5000 components are hot swappable and can be installed or removed while the power is on.
But some of the procedures in this document may require power to be turned off and completely disconnected.
Follow all instructions in the procedures in this document that describe disconnecting FortiGate-5000 series
equipment from power sources, telecommunications links and networks before installing, or removing
FortiGate-5000 series components, or performing other maintenance tasks. Failure to follow the instructions in
this document can result in personal injury or equipment damage.
• Install FortiGate-5000 series chassis at the lower positions of a rack to avoid making the rack top-heavy and
unstable.
• Do not insert metal objects or tools into open chassis slots.
• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage FortiGate-5000 series equipment. Only perform the procedures
described in this document from an ESD workstation. If no such station is available, you can provide some ESD
protection by wearing an anti-static wrist strap and attaching it to an available ESD connector such as the ESD
sockets provided on FortiGate-5000 series chassis.
• Make sure all FortiGate-5000 series components have reliable grounding. Fortinet recommends direct
connections to the building ground.
• If you install a FortiGate-5000 series component in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient
temperature of the rack environment may be greater than room ambient. Make sure the operating ambient
temperature does not exceed Fortinet’s maximum rated ambient temperature.
• Installing FortiGate-5000 series equipment in a rack should be such that the amount of airflow required for safe
operation of the equipment is not compromised.
• FortiGate-5000 series chassis should be installed by a qualified electrician.
• FortiGate-5000 series equipment shall be installed and connected to an electrical supply source in accordance
with the applicable codes and regulations for the location in which it is installed. Particular attention shall be
paid to use of correct wire type and size to comply with the applicable codes and regulations for the installation
/ location. Connection of the supply wiring to the terminal block on the equipment may be accomplished using
Listed wire compression lugs, for example, Pressure Terminal Connector made by Ideal Industries Inc. or
equivalent which is suitable for AWG 10. Particular attention shall be given to use of the appropriate
compression tool specified by the compression lug manufacturer, if one is specified.
CAUTION: Risk of Explosion if Battery is replaced by an Incorrect Type. Dispose of Used Batteries According
to the Instructions.
Caution: You should be aware of the following cautions and warnings before installing FortiGate-5000 series
hardware