Managing the FortiLog unit

Status

 

 

CPU Usage

The current CPU status. The web-based manager displays CPU usage for

 

core processes only. CPU usage for management processes (for

 

example, for HTTPS connections to the web-based manager) is excluded.

Memory Usage

The current memory status. The web-based manager displays memory

 

usage for core processes only. Memory usage for management processes

 

(for example, for HTTPS connections to the web-based manager) is

 

excluded.

Hard Disk Usage

The current status on the hard disk. The web-based manager displays

 

how much hard disk space is free and how much is used.

Active Sessions

The number of communications sessions being processed by the FortiLog

 

unit.

History

Select History to view a graphical representation of the last minute of CPU,

 

memory, sessions, and network usage.

System Command Restart or shutdown the FortiLog unit.

Changing the FortiLog host name

The FortiLog host name appears on the Status page and in the FortiLog CLI prompt.

To change the FortiLog unit host name

1Go to System > Status > Status.

2Select Change.

3Enter a new host name.

4Select OK.

Changing operating modes

The FortiLog unit can operate in two modes; Active mode and Passive mode. The default is Active mode. For details see “Operational Modes” on page 8.

To change the operating mode in the web-based manager

1Go to System > Status > Status.

2Select Change.

3Select the desired mode.

4Select OK.

To change the operating mode in the CLI

1For all three FortiLog models, use a terminal emulation software to access the unit’s CLI.

For the FortiLog-800 unit, you can also access the unit’s CLI by connecting the null-modem cable provided to the unit’s console port.

2Enter the following command:

set system opmode {activepassive}

where {activepassive} is the mode you want to use. The FortiLog unit informs you that log collection and reporting will not be available in Passive mode.

3 Enter y to change the mode or n to leave the FortiLog unit in its current mode.

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Fortinet FortiLog-800 Changing the FortiLog host name, Changing operating modes, To change the operating mode in the CLI