Fortinet FortiGate 5001A-DW User manual

FortiGate-5001A Security System Guide
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5001A-SW
FortiGate-5001A
Security System Guide
A detailed guide to the FortiGate-5001A-DW and FortiGate-5001A-SW Security Systems. This FortiGate-5001A
Security System Guide describes FortiGate-5001A hardware features, how to install a FortiGate-5001A board in a
FortiGate-5000 series chassis, and how to configure the FortiGate-5001A security system for your network.
The most recent versions of this and all FortiGate-5000 series documents are available from the FortiGate-5000 page of
the Fortinet Technical Documentation web site (http://docs.forticare.com).
Visit http://support.fortinet.com to register your FortiGate-5001A security system. By registering you can receive product
updates, technical support, and FortiGuard services.
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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

Contents
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Contents
Warnings and cautions..................................................................................... 2
FortiGate-5001A security system..................................... 5
Front panel LEDs and connectors................................................................... 6
LEDs ............................................................................................................. 7
Connectors.................................................................................................... 8
Base backplane communication...................................................................... 8
Fabric backplane communication.................................................................... 8
FortiGate-RTM-XB2 ...................................................................................... 9
AMC modules..................................................................................................... 9
Hardware installation....................................................... 11
Changing FortiGate-5001A SW11 switch settings........................................ 12
FortiGate-5001A mounting components....................................................... 14
Inserting a FortiGate-5001A board................................................................. 15
Removing a FortiGate-5001A board............................................................... 18
Resetting a FortiGate-5001A board................................................................ 20
Installing and removing AMC modules ......................................................... 20
Inserting AMC slot filler panels.................................................................... 21
Inserting AMC modules............................................................................... 21
Removing AMC modules ............................................................................ 22
Troubleshooting .............................................................................................. 23
FortiGate-5001A does not start up.............................................................. 23
FortiGate-5001A status LED is flashing during system operation............... 24
FortiGate AMC modules not detected by FortiGate-5001A board .............. 24
Quick Configuration Guide ............................................. 25
Registering your Fortinet product ................................................................. 25
Planning the configuration............................................................................. 25
NAT/Route mode ........................................................................................ 26
Transparent mode....................................................................................... 26
Choosing the configuration tool.................................................................... 27
Web-based manager................................................................................... 27
Command Line Interface (CLI).................................................................... 28
Factory default settings.................................................................................. 28
Configuring NAT/Route mode........................................................................ 28
Using the web-based manager to configure NAT/Route mode................... 29
Using the CLI to configure NAT/Route mode.............................................. 30

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Configuring Transparent mode...................................................................... 31
Using the web-based manager to configure Transparent mode................. 31
Using the CLI to configure Transparent mode............................................ 32
Upgrading FortiGate-5001A firmware............................................................ 33
FortiGate-5001A base backplane data communication............................... 34
FortiGate-5001A fabric backplane data communication ............................. 36
Powering off the FortiGate-5001A board....................................................... 37
For more information ...................................................... 39
Fortinet documentation .................................................................................. 39
Fortinet Tools and Documentation CD........................................................ 39
Fortinet Knowledge Center ........................................................................ 39
Comments on Fortinet technical documentation ........................................ 39
Customer service and technical support...................................................... 39
Register your Fortinet product....................................................................... 39

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FortiGate-5001A security system
The FortiGate-5001A security system is a high-performance Advanced
Telecommunications Computing Architecture (ACTA) compliant FortiGate
security system that can be installed in any ACTA chassis including the
FortiGate-5140, FortiGate-5050, or FortiGate-5020 chassis.
Two FortiGate-5001A models are available:
• The FortiGate-5001A-DW (double-width) board includes a double-width
Advanced Mezzanine Card (AMC) opening. You can install a supported
FortiGate ADM module such as the FortiGate-ADM-XB2 or the
FortiGate-ADM-FB8 in the AMC opening. The FortiGate-ADM-XB2 adds two
accelerated 10-gigabit interfaces to the FortiGate-5001A board and the
FortiGate-ADM-FB8 adds 8 accelerated 1-gigabit interfaces.
• The FortiGate-5001A-SW (single-width) includes a single-width AMC opening.
You can install a supported FortiGate ASM module such as the
FortiGate-ASM-FB4 or the FortiGate-ASM-S08 in the AMC opening. The
FortiGate-ASM-FB4 adds four accelerated 1-gigabit interfaces to the
FortiGate-5001A board and the FortiGate-ADM-S08 adds a removable hard
disk that you can use to store log files and content archives.
Other than the double-width and single-width AMC openings, the
FortiGate-5001A-DW and SW models have the same functionality and
performance.
The FortiGate-5001A security system contains two front panel 1-gigabit ethernet
interfaces, two base backplane 1-gigabit interfaces, and two fabric backplane
1-gigabit interfaces. Use the front panel interfaces for connections to your
networks and the backplane interfaces for communication across the ACTA
chassis backplane.
If you install a FortiGate-RTM-XB2 module for each FortiGate-5001A board, the
FortiGate-5001A fabric interfaces can operate at 10 Gbps. The
FortiGate-RTM-XB2 also provides NP2-accelerated network processing for
eligible traffic passing through the FortiGate-RTM-XB2 interfaces.
You can also configure two or more FortiGate-5001A boards to create a high
availability (HA) cluster using the base or fabric backplane interfaces for HA
heartbeat communication through the chassis backplane, leaving front panel
interfaces available for network connections.
The FortiGate-5001A board also supports high-end FortiGate features including
802.1Q VLANs, multiple virtual domains, 802.3ad aggregate interfaces, and
FortiOS Carrier.
Note: In most cases the base backplane interfaces are used for HA heartbeat
communication and the fabric backplane interfaces are used for data communication.

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Front panel LEDs and connectors FortiGate-5001A security system
Figure 1: FortiGate-5001A-DW front panel
Figure 2: FortiGate-5001A-SW front panel
The FortiGate-5001A board includes the following features:
• Two front panel 10/100/1000Base-T copper 1-gigabit ethernet interfaces.
• Two base backplane 1-gigabit interfaces (base CH0 and Base CH1 on the
front panel and base1 and base2 in the firmware) for HA heartbeat and data
communications across the FortiGate-5000 chassis backplane.
• Two fabric backplane interfaces (Fabric CH0 and Fabric CH1 on the front
panel and fabric1 and fabric2 in the firmware) for HA heartbeat and data
communications across the FortiGate-5000 chassis backplane. The fabric
backplane interfaces operate at 1 Gbps. If you install a FortiGate-RTM-XB2
module the fabric backplane interfaces operate at 10 Gbps.
• One double-width AMC opening (FortiGate-5001A-DW board).
• One single-width AMC opening (FortiGate-5001A-SW board).
• RJ-45 RS-232 serial console connection.
• 2 USB connectors.
• Mounting hardware.
• LED status indicators.
Front panel LEDs and connectors
From the FortiGate-5001A font panel you can view the status of the front panel
LEDs to verify that the board is functioning normally. You also connect the
FortiGate-5001A board to your network through the front panel 10/100/1000
ethernet connectors. The front panel also includes the RJ-45 console port for
connecting to the FortiOS CLI and two USB ports. The USB ports can be used
with any USB key for backing up and restoring configuration files. For information
about using the using a USB key with a FortiGate unit, see the FortiGate-5000
Series Firmware and FortiUSB Guide.
port1 and port2
10/100/1000
Copper Interfaces
USB
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LEDs
Double-width AMC
opening
RJ
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4
5
Console
Extraction
Lever
Retention
Screw Extraction
Lever
Retention
Screw
IPM
LED
(board
position)
ACC
OOS
Power
Status
LEDs
5001A-SW
port1 and port2
10/100/1000
Copper Interfaces
USB
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B
ase
network activity
LEDs
Single-width AMC
opening
RJ
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5
Console
Extraction
Lever
Retention
Screw Extraction
Lever
Retention
Screw
IPM
LED
(board
position)
ACC
OOS
Power
Status
LEDs

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LEDs
Table 1 lists and describes the FortiGate-5001A LEDs.
Table 1: FortiGate-5001A LEDs
LED State Description
1, 2
(Left LED) Green The correct cable is connected to the interface and the
connected equipment has power.
Flashing
Green Network activity at the interface.
Off No link is established.
1, 2
(Right LED) Green Connection at 1 Gbps.
Amber Connection at 100 Mbps.
Off Connection at 10 Mbps.
Base CH0 Green Base backplane interface 0 (base1) is connected at 1 Gbps.
Flashing
Green Network activity at base backplane interface 0.
Base CH1 Green Base backplane interface 1 (base2) is connected at 1 Gbps.
Flashing
Green Network activity at base backplane interface 1.
Fabric CH0 Off Fabric backplane interface 0 (fabric1) is connected at 10
Gbps.
Flashing
Green Network activity at fabric backplane interface 0.
Fabric CH1 Off Fabric backplane interface 1 (fabric2) is connected at 10
Gbps.
Flashing
Green Network activity at fabric backplane interface 1.
ACC Off or
Flashing
green
The ACC LED flashes green when the FortiGate-5001A
board accesses the FortiOS flash disk. The FortiOS flash
disk stores the current FortiOS firmware build and
configuration files. The system accesses the flash disk when
starting up, during a firmware upgrade, or when an
administrator is using the CLI or GUI to change the FortiOS
configuration. Under normal operating conditions this LED
flashes occasionally, but is mostly off.
OOS
(Out of
Service)
Off Normal operation.
Green A fault condition exists and the FortiGate-5001A blade is out
of service (OOS). This LED may also flash very briefly during
normal startup.
Power Green The FortiGate-5001A board is powered on.
Status Off The FortiGate-5001A board is powered on.
Flashing
Green The FortiGate-5001A is starting up. If this LED is flashing at any time other than system startup, a fault condition may
exist.
IPM Blue The FortiGate-5001A is ready to be hot-swapped (removed
from the chassis). If the IPM light is blue and no other LEDs
are lit the FortiGate-5001A board has lost power.
Flashing
Blue The FortiGate-5001A is changing from hot swap to running mode or from running mode to hot swap. This happens when
the FortiGate-5001A board is starting up or shutting down.
Off Normal operation. The FortiGate-5001A board is in contact
with the chassis backplane.

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Base backplane communication FortiGate-5001A security system
Connectors
Table 2 lists and describes the FortiGate-5001A connectors.
Base backplane communication
The FortiGate-5001A base backplane 1-gigabit interfaces can be used for HA
heartbeat communication between FortiGate-5001A boards installed in the same
or in different FortiGate-5000 chassis. You can also configure FortiGate-5001A
boards to use the base backplane interfaces for data communication between
FortiGate boards. To support base backplane communications your
FortiGate-5140 or FortiGate-5050 chassis must include one or more
FortiSwitch-5003 boards, FortiSwitch-5003A boards, or other 1-gigabit base
backplane switching boards installed in the chassis in base slots 1 and 2. The
FortiGate-5020 chassis supports base backplane communication with no
additions or changes to the chassis.
For information about base backplane communication in FortiGate-5140 and
FortiGate-5050 chassis, see the FortiGate-5000 Backplane Communication
Guide. For information about the FortiSwitch-5003 board, see the
FortiSwitch-5003 System Guide. For information about the FortiSwitch-5003A
board, see the FortiSwitch-5003A System Guide.
Fabric backplane communication
The FortiGate-5001A fabric backplane interfaces can be used for data
communication or HA heartbeat communication between FortiGate-5001A boards
installed in the same or in different FortiGate-5000 chassis. To support 1-gigabit
fabric backplane communications your FortiGate-5140 or FortiGate-5050 chassis
must include one or more FortiSwitch-5003A boards or other 1-gigabit fabric
backplane switching boards installed in the chassis in fabric slots 1 and 2. The
FortiGate-5020 chassis does not support fabric backplane communications.
For information about fabric backplane communication in FortiGate-5140 and
FortiGate-5050 chassis, see the FortiGate-5000 Backplane Communication
Guide. For information about the FortiSwitch-5003A board, see the
FortiSwitch-5003A System Guide.
Table 2: FortiGate-5001A connectors
Connector Type Speed Protocol Description
1, 2 RJ-45 10/100/1000
Base-T Ethernet Copper 1-gigabit connection to 10/100/1000Base-T copper networks.
CONSOLE RJ-45 9600 bps
8/N/1 RS-232 serial Serial connection to the command line interface.
USB USB FortiUSB key firmware updates and
configuration backup.

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FortiGate-RTM-XB2
The FortiGate-RTM-XB2 module provides two 10-gigabit fabric backplane
interfaces and NP2 processor acceleration for FortiGate-5001A fabric interfaces.
For 10-gigabit fabric backplane communications, each FortiGate-5001A board
requires one FortiGate-RTM-XB2 module. The FortiGate-RTM-XB2 module is an
ATCA rear transition module (RTM) that installs into an RTM slot at the back of a
FortiGate-5140 and FortiGate-5050 chassis.
To support 10-gigabit fabric backplane communications your FortiGate-5140 or
FortiGate-5050 chassis must also include one or more FortiSwitch-5003A boards
or other 10-gigabit fabric backplane switching boards installed in the chassis in
fabric slots 1 and 2.
Figure 3: FortiGate-RTM-XB2 front panel
The FortiGate-RTM-XB2 NP2 processors provide hardware accelerated network
processing for eligible traffic passing through the FortiGate-RTM-XB2 interfaces.
For information about Fortinet NP2 processor acceleration, see the Fortinet
Hardware Acceleration Technical Note.
Follow the instructions in the FortiGate-RTM-XB2 System Guide to install the
FortiGate-RTM-XB2 module.
AMC modules
You can install one FortiGate AMC Double width Module (ADM) in the
FortiGate-5001A-DW front panel AMC double-width opening. For example:
• The FortiGate-ADM-XB2, provides 2 NP2 accelerated XFP 10-gigabit
interfaces.
• The FortiGate-ADM-FB8, provides 8 NP2 accelerated SFP 1-gigabit
interfaces.
Figure 4: FortiGate-ADM-XB2
You can install one FortiGate AMC Single width Module (ASM) in the
FortiGate-5001A-SW front panel AMC single-width opening. For example:
Note: On some versions of the FortiGate-5001A firmware, when a FortiGate-5001A board
starts up with a FortiGate-RTM-XB2 module installed, the fabric1 and fabric2 interfaces are
replaced with interfaces that are named RTM/1 and RTM/2 to indicate the presence of the
FortiGate-RTM-XB2 module. Configuration settings that include the fabric1 and fabric2
interface names will have to be changed to use the RTM/1 and RTM/2 interface names.
Handle
Retention
Screw
Power
LED
Handle
Retention
Screw
ADM-XB2
LINK
ACT
1 2
HS
OOS
PWR
OT
LINK
ACT

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• The FortiGate-ASM-FB4, provides 4 NP2 accelerated SFP 1-gigabit
interfaces.
• The FortiGate-ASM-S08, provides adds a removable hard disk that you can
use to store log files and content archives.
Figure 5: FortiGate-ASM-FB4
ASM-FB4
LINK ACT
1234
LINK ACT LINK ACT LINK
HS
OOS
PWR
OT
ACT
Note: You can operate a FortiGate-5001A board with both a FortiGate-RTM-XB2 module
and a supported FortiGate AMC module installed at the same time.

Hardware installation
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Hardware installation
Before use, the FortiGate-5001A board must be correctly inserted into an
Advanced Telecommunications Computing Architecture (ACTA) chassis such as
the FortiGate-5140, FortiGate-5050, or FortiGate-5020 chassis.
Before inserting the board into a chassis you should make sure the SW-11 switch
is set correctly.
In the available Advanced Mezzanine Card (AMC) double-width module (ADM)
opening on the FortiGate-5001A-DW front panel you can install a supported
FortiGate ADM module such as the FortiGate-ADM-XB2 or the
FortiGate-ADM-FB8.
In the available AMC single-width module (ASM) opening on the
FortiGate-5001A-SW front panel you can install asupported ASM module such as
the FortiGate-ASM-FB4 or the FortiGate-ASM-S08.
This section describes:
•Changing FortiGate-5001A SW11 switch settings
•FortiGate-5001A mounting components
•Inserting a FortiGate-5001A board
•Removing a FortiGate-5001A board
•Resetting a FortiGate-5001A board
•Installing and removing AMC modules
•Troubleshooting
!
Caution: If you are installing a FortiGate-RTM-XB2 module you should install the
FortiGate-RTM-XB2 module first, before you install the FortiGate-5001A board to avoid
possible damage. Follow the instructions in the FortiGate-RTM-XB2 System Guide to
install the FortiGate-RTM-XB2 module.
!
Caution: Because FortiGate-5001A boards do not support hot swapping AMC modules,
the FortiGate-5001A board must be disconnected from power before you install a FortiGate
AMC module. Also, the FortiGate-5001A-DW left (top) handle must be opened to install a
FortiGate AMC module. See “Installing and removing AMC modules” on page 20.
!
Caution: Do not operate the FortiGate-5001A board with an open AMC opening. For
optimum cooling performance and safety, the AMC opening must contain an AMC slot filler
panel or a FortiGate AMC module.
Note: FortiGate-5001A boards are hot swappable even if the FortiGate-5001A board
contains an AMC module and you have installed a FortiGate-RTM-XB2 module for the
FortiGate-5001A board.

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Changing FortiGate-5001A SW11 switch settings Hardware installation
Changing FortiGate-5001A SW11 switch settings
The SW11 switch on the FortiGate-5001A board is factory set by Fortinet to detect
a shelf manager (Figure 6). This is the correct setting if you are installing the
FortiGate-5001A board in a chassis that contains an operating shelf manager
(such as the FortiGate-5140 or FortiGate-5050 chassis).
Figure 6: FortiGate-5140 and 5050 setting for SW11 (factory default shelf manager
mode)
By default a FortiGate-5001A board will not start up if the board is installed in a
chassis, such as a FortiGate-5020, that does not contain a shelf manager or that
contains a shelf manager that is not operating. Before installing a
FortiGate-5001A in a FortiGate-5020 chassis or a chassis that does not contain
an operating shelf manager you must change the SW11 switch setting as shown
in Figure 7.
Figure 7: FortiGate-5020 setting for SW11 (standalone mode)
In all cases you should confirm that you have the correct SW11 setting before
installing the board in a chassis.
Table 3: FortiGate-5001A SW11 settings for different chassis
Chassis CorrectSW11
Setting Result of wrong jumper setting
FortiGate-5140 or 5050 or any
ACTA chassis with an
operating shelf manager
(factory default shelf manager
mode).
1OffShelf manager cannot find
FortiGate-5001A board. No shelf
manager information about the
FortiGate-5001A board available.
2On
3Off
4Off
FortiGate-5020 or any ACTA
chassis without an operating
shelf manager (standalone
mode).
1OffFortiGate-5001A board will not start up.
2On
3On
4Off
Factory Default (Shelf Manager Required)
ON
SW11
3421
1 Off
2 On
3 Off
4 Off
ON
SW11
3421
1 Off
2 On
3 On
4 Off
Standalone Mode for FortiGate-5020
(no Shelf Manager)
Note: If the shelf manager in a FortiGate-5140 or FortiGate-5050 chassis is missing or not
functioning, FortiGate-5001A boards with factory default SW11 settings will not start up.

Hardware installation Changing FortiGate-5001A SW11 switch settings
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To change or verify the SW11 switch setting
To complete this procedure, you need:
• A FortiGate-5001A board
• A tool for changing the SW11 switch setting (optional)
• An electrostatic discharge (ESD) preventive wrist strap with connection cord
1Attach the ESD wrist strap to your wrist and to an available ESD socket or wrist
strap terminal.
2If you have installed the FortiGate-5001A board in a chassis, remove it.
For removal instructions, see “Removing a FortiGate-5001A board” on page 18.
3Use Figure 8 to locate SW11 on the FortiGate-5001A board.
The top of the FortiGate-5001A board is covered with a copper heat sink. The
printed circuit board is under the copper heat sink. SW11 is located on the printed
circuit board and is accessible from the left side of the FortiGate-5001A board
under the copper heat sink (see Figure 8).
Figure 8: Location of SW11 on the FortiGate-5001A board
4If required, change SW11 to the correct setting.
5Insert the FortiGate-5001A board into a chassis and verify that the board starts up
and operates correctly.
For inserting instructions, see “Inserting a FortiGate-5001A board” on page 15.
!
Caution: FortiGate-5001A boards must be protected from static discharge and physical
shock. Only handle or work with FortiGate-5001A boards at a static-free workstation.
Always wear a grounded electrostatic discharge (ESD) preventive wrist strap when
handling FortiGate-5001A boards.
FortiGate-5001A
Front Faceplate
Location of SW 11
Factory Default (Shelf Manager Required)
ON
SW11
3421
1 Off
2 On
3 Off
4 Off
ON
SW11
3421
1 Off
2 On
3 On
4 Off
Standalone Mode for FortiGate-5020
(no Shelf Manager) FortiGate-5001A
board (top view)
Note: Figure 8 shows a FortiGate-5001A-DW board. The location of SW-11 is the same on
a FortiGate-5001A-SW board.

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FortiGate-5001A mounting components Hardware installation
FortiGate-5001A mounting components
To install a FortiGate-5001A board you slide the board into an open slot in the
front of an ATCA chassis and then use the mounting components to lock the
board into place in the slot. When locked into place and positioned correctly the
board front panel is flush with the chassis front panel. The board is also connected
to the chassis backplane.
To position the board correctly you must use the mounting components shown in
Figure 9 for the right (bottom) side of the front panel. The mounting components
on the left (top) side of the FortiGate-5001A-SW front panel are the same but
reversed. The mounting components on the left (top) side of the
FortiGate-5001A-DW are slightly different as shown in Figure 10. The
FortiGate-5001A mounting components align the board in the chassis slot and are
used to insert and eject the board from the slot.
Figure 9: FortiGate-5001A right (bottom) mounting components
Note: FortiGate-5001A boards are horizontal when inserted into a FortiGate-5050 chassis
and vertical when inserted into a FortiGate-5140 chassis. The inserting and removing
procedures are the same in either case. For clarity the descriptions in this document refer
to the left (top) and right (bottom) mounting components.
Closed
Open
Alignment
Pin
Retention
Screw
Lock Handle
Alignment Pin
Retention
Screw
Lock
Handle
Handle
Hook
(right handle
only)
Alignment Pin
Retention
Screw
Lock
Hook
(right handle
only)
Alignment
Pin
Retention
Screw
Lock Handle
Note: The FortiGate-5001A-DW right (bottom) handle includes a hook that secures the
handle into place when the board is mounted in the chassis (Figure 9). The hook is not
included on the FortiGate-5001A-DW left (top) handle (Figure 10). Otherwise the left (top)
and right (bottom) mounting components are the same. Operating the left (top) and right
(bottom) handles is also basically the same except that without the hook you do not have to
squeeze the FortiGate-5001A-DW left (top) handle lock. Also the FortiGate-5001A-DW left
(top) handle does not lock into place in the same way as the right (bottom) handle. Both
FortiGate-5001A-SW handles include the hook. The hook was removed from the
FortiGate-5001A-DW left (top) handle because of the double-width AMC opening.

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Figure 10: FortiGate-5001A-DW left (top) mounting components
Inserting a FortiGate-5001A board
The FortiGate-5001A board must be fully installed in a chassis slot, with the
handles closed and locked and retention screws fully tightened for the
FortiGate-5001A board to receive power and operate normally. If the
FortiGate-5001A board is not receiving power, the IPM LED glows solid blue and
all other LEDs remain off. See “Front panel LEDs and connectors” on page 6.
It is important to carefully seat the FortiGate-5001A board all the way into the
chassis, to not use too much force on the handles, and to make sure that the
handles are properly locked. Only then will the FortiGate-5001A board power-on
and start up correctly.
FortiGate-5001A boards are hot swappable. The procedure for inserting
a FortiGate-5001A board into a chassis slot is the same whether or not the
chassis is powered on.
To insert a FortiGate-5001A board into a chassis slot
To complete this procedure, you need:
• A FortiGate-5001A board with either the correct AMC slot filler panel or a
FortiGate AMC module installed in the front panel AMC opening
• An ATCA chassis with an empty slot
• An electrostatic discharge (ESD) preventive wrist strap with connection cord
Alignment
Pin
Retention
Screw Lock AMC Slot
Filler
Handle
!
Caution: Do not carry the FortiGate-5001A board by holding the handles or retention
screws. When inserting or removing the FortiGate-5001A board from a chassis slot, handle
the board by the front panel. The handles are not designed for carrying the board. If the
handles become bent or damaged the FortiGate-5001A board may not align correctly in the
chassis slot.
!
Caution: If you are installing a FortiGate-RTM-XB2 module you must install the
FortiGate-RTM-XB2 module first, before you install the FortiGate-5001A board to avoid
possible damage. Follow the instructions in the FortiGate-RTM-XB2 System Guide to
install the FortiGate-RTM-XB2 module.
!
Caution: FortiGate-5001A boards must be protected from static discharge and physical
shock. Only handle or work with FortiGate-5001A boards at a static-free workstation.
Always wear a grounded electrostatic discharge (ESD) preventive wrist strap when
handling FortiGate-5001A boards.

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1Attach the ESD wrist strap to your wrist and to an available ESD socket or wrist
strap terminal.
2If required, remove the protective metal frame that the FortiGate-5001A board has
been shipped in.
3Insert the FortiGate-5001A board into the empty slot in the chassis.
4Unlock the handles by squeezing the handle locks.
5Open the handles to their fully open positions.
6Insert the FortiGate-5001A board into the empty slot in the chassis.
7Carefully guide the board into the chassis using the rails in the slot.
Insert the board by applying moderate force to the front faceplate (not the
handles) to slide the board into the slot. The board should glide smoothly into the
chassis slot. If you encounter any resistance while sliding the board in, the board
could be aligned incorrectly. Pull the board back out and try inserting it again.
8Slide the board in until the alignment pins are inserted half way into their sockets
in the chassis.
Unlock Handle
!
Caution: To avoid damaging the lock, make sure you squeeze the handles fully to unlock
them before opening. The handles should pop easily out of the board front panel.
Handle
Alignment Pin
Open
Alignment Pin
Lock
Handle

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9Turn both handles to their fully-closed positions.
The handles should hook into the sides of the chassis slot. Closing the handles
draws the FortiGate-5001A board into place in the chassis slot and into full
contact with the chassis backplane. The FortiGate-5001A front panel should be in
contact with the chassis front panel. For the FortiGate-5001A-DW, the right
(bottom) handle locks into place. For the FortiGate-5001A-SW, both handles lock
into place.
As the handles closed power is supplied to the board. If the chassis is powered on
the IPM LED starts flashing blue. If the board is aligned correctly, inserted all the
way into the slot, and the handles are properly closed the IPM LED flashes blue
for a few seconds. At the same time the STATUS LED flashes green, the interface
LEDs flash amber, and the ACC LED starts flashing green. After a few seconds
the IPM LED goes out and the FortiGate-5001A firmware starts up. During start
up the STATUS LED may continue to flash green. Once the board has started up
and is operating correctly, the front panel LEDs are lit as described in Table 4.
If you have installed an AMC module in the FortiGate-5001A board, the AMC
LEDs are lit as described in Table 5.
If the board has not been inserted properly the IPM LED changes to solid blue and
all other LEDS turn off. If this occurs, open the handles, slide the board part way
out, and repeat the insertion process.
Table 4: FortiGate-5001A normal operating LEDs
LED State
ACC Off (Or flashing green when the system accesses the
FortiGate-5001A flash disk.)
OOS
(Out of
Service)
Off
Power Green
Status Off
IPM Off
Table 5: FortiGate AMC module normal operating LEDs
LED State
HS Off
OOS Off
PWR Amber
OT Off

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10 Once the board is inserted correctly, fully tighten the retention screws to lock the
FortiGate-5001A board into position in the chassis slot.
Removing a FortiGate-5001A board
The following procedure describes how to correctly use the FortiGate-5001A
mounting components described in “FortiGate-5001A mounting components” on
page 14 to remove a FortiGate-5001A board from an ATCA chassis slot.
FortiGate-5001A boards are hot swappable. The procedure for removing
a FortiGate-5001A board from a chassis slot is the same whether or not the
chassis is powered on.
To remove a FortiGate-5001A board from a chassis slot
To complete this procedure, you need:
• An ATCA chassis with a FortiGate-5001A board installed
• An electrostatic discharge (ESD) preventive wrist strap with connection cord
1Attach the ESD wrist strap to your wrist and to an available ESD socket or wrist
strap terminal.
2Disconnect all cables from the FortiGate-5001A board, including all network
cables, the console cable, and any USB cables or keys.
Tighten
Retention
Screw
!
Caution: Do not carry the FortiGate-5001A board by holding the handles or retention
screws. When inserting or removing the FortiGate-5001A board from a chassis slot, handle
the board by the front panel. The handles are not designed for carrying the board. If the
handles become bent or damaged the FortiGate-5001A board may not align correctly in the
chassis slot.
!
Caution: FortiGate-5001A boards must be protected from static discharge and physical
shock. Only handle or work with FortiGate-5001A boards at a static-free workstation.
Always wear a grounded electrostatic discharge (ESD) preventive wrist strap when
handling FortiGate-5001A boards.

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3Fully loosen the retention screws on the FortiGate-5001A front panel.
4Unlock the handles by squeezing the handle locks.
5Open the handles to their fully open positions.
You need to open the handles with moderate pressure to eject the board from the
chassis. Pivoting the handles turns off the microswitch, turns off all LEDs, and
ejects the board from the chassis slot.
6Pull the board about half way out.
7Turn both handles to their fully-closed positions.
8Carefully slide the board completely out of the slot.
9Re-attach the protective metal frame before shipping or storing the
FortiGate-5001A board.
Loosen
Retention
Screw
!
Caution: To avoid damaging the lock, make sure you squeeze the handles fully to unlock
them before opening. The handles should pop easily out of the board front panel.
Handle
Alignment Pin
Open
Alignment Pin
Lock
Handle
Fully Closed
and Locked
Alignment Pin
Handle
Close
Alignment Pin
Handle

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Resetting a FortiGate-5001A board
You must eject the FortiGate-5001A board from the chassis slot to cycle the
power and reset the board. See “Removing a FortiGate-5001A board” on page 18
for information about how to eject a FortiGate-5001A board from a chassis.
Installing and removing AMC modules
This section describes installing a FortiGate AMC Double width Module (ADM) in
the FortiGate-5001A-DW front panel AMC double-width opening or a FortiGate
AMC Single width Module (ASM) in the FortiGate-5001A-SW front panel AMC
single-width opening.
This section describes:
•Inserting AMC slot filler panels
•Inserting AMC modules
•Removing AMC modules
!
Caution: Do not operate the FortiGate-5001A board with an open AMC opening. For
optimum cooling performance and safety, the AMC opening must contain a slot filler panel
or a FortiGate AMC module.
!
Caution: Because the FortiGate-5001A board does not support hot swapping AMC
modules, you must eject the FortiGate-5001A board from its chassis slot and completely
open the handles before inserting or removing AMC modules or slot filler panels.
Table 6: FortiGate AMC module LEDs
LED State Description
HS Off Normal operation.
Blue Ejection latch open.
Flashing The module is starting up or shutting down.
OOS Off LED currently not in use.
PWR Amber The module is properly inserted in the FortiGate unit.
Off The module is not receiving power from the FortiGate unit.
OT Off LED currently not in use.
LINK Green The correct cable is in use and the connected equipment has
power.
Off No link established.
ACT Flashing
Green or
Amber
Network activity at this interface.
Off No network activity at this interface.
ACT/RDY Amber The module is properly inserted in the FortiGate unit.
Off The module is not receiving power from the FortiGate unit.
PORT Off LED currently not in use.