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Gateway mode

In Gateway mode, the FortiMail unit protects your email server by scanning the SMTP trafc
for viruses and spam messages as it passes through the FortiMail unit.
You can congure your rewall or DNS server to ensure that incoming SMTP trafc goes
through the FortiMail unit before reaching the email server. Optionally, you can congure the
email server to use the FortiMail unit as the relay server for outgoing SMTP trafc.
The FortiMail unit integrates into your existing network with only minor changes to your
network conguration.

Transparent mode

In Transparent mode, the FortiMail unit protects your email server by scanning the SMTP traf-
c for viruses and spam messages as it passes through the FortiMail unit.
The FortiMail unit provides seamless integration into existing networks. You can place the
FortiMail unit in front of the existing email server without any conguration changes to the
existing network topology, for ltering email messages. This means that all of the FortiMail
interfaces are on the same IP subnet and appears to other devices as a bridge. Alternatively,
you can congure the FortiMail unit as a combination of a bridge and a router by assigning
IP addresses to some of its interfaces. In this situation, the interfaces can be on different
subnets.

FortiMail-400

06-30004-0155-20080909

Connector Type Speed Protocol Description
Ports 1, 2, 3, 4 RJ-45 10/100 Base-T Ethernet Connection to the network.
Ports 5 and 6 RJ-45 10/100/1000
Base-T
Ethernet Connection to the network.
CONSOLE RJ-45 9600 bps RS-232 Connection to the management
computer. Provides access to the
command line interface (CLI).

FortiMail-400 LED Indicators

LED State Description

Power
On The FortiMail unit is on.
Off The FortiMail unit is off.
Port 1 to 6
Amber (Left LED) The correct cable is in use and the connected equipment has
power.
Flashing Amber
(Left LED)
Network activity at this interface.
Off (Right LED) Ports connected at 10Mbps.
Green (Right LED) Ports connected at up to 100 Mbps.
Red (Right LED) Port 5 and 6 connected at 1000 Mbps
Place the FortiMail unit on a stable surface or mount it in a 19-inch rack. It requires 1.5
inches (3.75 cm) clearance on each side to allow for cooling.
Make sure the power is not plugged into the wall before connecting the power cable
and turning on the unit.
The Status light ashes while the unit is starting up and remains lit when the system is
up and running.
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Connect the FortiMail unit to a power outlet and to the network hub or switch.

Server mode

In Server mode, the FortiMail unit provides basic email server functionality, supporting
WebMail, SMTP, POP3 and IMAP email protocols. In addition, the FortiMail Server provides
antivirus, antispam, email archiving, logging and reporting services.
FortiMail-400
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QuickStart Guide
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Power Cable
Rack-Mount Brackets
Documentation
Ethernet Cables:
Orange - Crossover
Grey - Straight-through
Front
LCD Control
Buttons
Power
LED
Back
Power
Connection
Power
Switch
USB
(Future use)Port 1
Port 2

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RJ-45 to
DB-9 Console Cable
Port 6
Port 5
Port 4
Port 3
RJ-45 Console
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Crossover Ethernet cable connects to management
computer on private network. Straight-through Ethernet
cable connects to LAN or switch on private network.
Power cable connects to power outlet