Fortinet FortiGate 310B User manual

FortiGate 310B
QuickStart Guide

July 05, 2012
01-430-175078-20120705
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Table of Contents
1 Package Contents
2 Installation
3 Connecting to the FortiGate Unit
4 Technical Specifications
5 LED Specifications
6Technical Documentation and Links
7Cautions and Warnings
8Register Your Product
9Product License Agreement

1. Package Contents
Tools and Documentation
FortiGate 310B
QuickStart Guide
2 Rack-Mount
Brackets
Tools and
Documentation
CD
QuickStart
Guide
Power Cable Console Cable
4 Rubber Feet 6 Bracket Screws
Ethernet Cable
Fortinet’s consolidated security solutions provide an integrated set of core
security and network services in a single, easy-to-manage, high-performance
appliance that is capable of supporting a wide range of deployment scenarios.
Your box contains the following:
FortiGate 310B
QuickStart Guide
Tools and Documentation CD
Power Cable
Ethernet cable
Console Cable
4 Rubber Feet
2 Rack-Mount Brackets
6 Bracket Screws

The FortiGate unit can be placed on any flat surface, or mounted in any standard 19
inch (48.3 cm) rack unit with the provided rack-mount brackets and screws.
Caution: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your Fortinet equipment.
Caution: Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
To install the FortiGate unit into a rack:
Caution: To avoid personal injury or damage to the unit, it is recommended that two or
more people install the unit into the rack.
1. Ensure that the FortiGate unit is placed on a stable surface prior to rack-mount
installation.
2. Attach the provided rack-mount brackets to the sides of the unit using the provided
screws.
a. If you are installing the unit into a four-post rack, attach the rack-mount brackets
with the handles aligned with the front of the unit.
b. If you are installing the unit into a two-post rack, attach the rack-mount brackets
with the handles aligned with the middle of the unit.
2. Installation

3. Position the FortiGate unit in the rack. Ensure there is enough room around the unit to
allow for sufficient air flow.
4. Line up the rack-mount bracket holes to the holes on the rack and ensure that the
FortiGate unit is level.
5. Finger tighten four rack-mount screws to attach the unit to the rack.
6. Verify that the spacing around the FortiGate unit conforms to requirements and that
the unit is level, then tighten the rack-mount screws with an applicable screwdriver.
7. Using the provided power cable, plug the cable into the back of the unit, and then into
a grounded electrical outlet or a separate power source such as an uninterruptible
power suppy (UPS) or a power distribution unit (PDU).
Note: If the unit has a redundant power supply, each power cable should be connected
to a different power source. In this way, if one power source fails, the other may still be
operational and the unit will not lose power.
To install the unit on a flat surface:
1. Ensure that the surface onto which the FortiGate unit to be installed is clean, level, and
stable and that there is at least 1.5in. (3.81 cm) of clearance on all sides to allow for
adequate airflow.
2. Attach the provided rubber feet to the bottom of the FortiGate unit.
3. Place the unit in the designated location.
4. Verify that the spacing around the FortiGate unit conforms to requirements and that
the unit is level.
5. Using the provided power cable, plug the cable into the back of the unit, and then into
a grounded electrical outlet or a separate power source such as an uninterruptible
power suppy (UPS) or a power distribution unit (PDU).
Note: If the unit has a redundant power supply, each power cable should be connected
to a different power source. In this way, if one power source fails, the other may still be
operational and the unit will not lose power.
1.5in (3.81cm) 1.5in (3.81cm)

3. Connecting to the FortiGate Unit
The FortiGate unit requires some basic configuration to add it to your
network. These basic steps include assigning IP addresses, DNS
settings, and the default gateway. Until these steps are completed traffic
will not flow through the device.
The FortiGate unit can be configured using the Web-based Manager or
the CLI.
This section will step you through both methods of connecting to the
unit. Use whichever method you are most comfortable with.
To Connect to the Web-based Manager:
1. Connect the FortiGate unit port 1 interface to a management
computer using the provided Ethernet cable.
2. Configure the management computer to be on the same subnet as
the internal interface of the FortiGate unit:
a. Browse to the Network and Sharing Center > Change
Adapter Settings > Local Area Connection Properties
> Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties.
b. Change the IP address of the management computer
to 192.168.1.2 and the netmask to 255.255.255.0.
3. To access the FortiGate unit Web-based Manager, start a browser
of your choice and browse to https://192.168.1.99 (remember to
include the “s” in https://).
4. Type admin in the Name field, leave the Password field blank, and
select Login.
You can now proceed with configuring your FortiGate unit.

To Connect to the CLI:
You can configure all FortiGate configuration options from the CLI using
config commands. The CLI also includes get, show, diagnose, and
execute commands for performing various configuration and monitoring
tasks.
1. Connect the FortiGate unit console port to the management
computer using the provided console cable.
2. Start a terminal emulation program on the management computer. Use
the following settings:
• Baud Rate: 9600
• Data bits: 8
• Parity: None
• Stop bits: 1
• Flow Control: None
3. Press Enter on your keyboard to connect to the CLI.
4. Type admin in the Name field, leave the Password field blank, and
press Enter.
You can now proceed with configuring your FortiGate unit.

Power LED
Status, Alarm, & HA LEDs
USB Ports
Ethernet Ports 1 - 10
Console Port
AMC Module Slot
CONSOLE
USB
1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8 9/10
POWER
ASM
STATUS
ALARM
HA
NP2 Powered
310B
Front Back
RPS Connection AC Power
Connection
Ground
Power Switch
Interface Type Protocol Description
Ethernet Ports
1 - 8
RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet NP2 Powered switched Ethernet ports for
connection to your network and the Internet.
Ethernet Ports
9 - 10
RJ-45 Gigabit Ethernet 10/100/1000 non-accelerated switched Ethernet
ports.
USB USB-A USB 2.0 USB server ports for USB key, modem, or
management functions.
Console RJ-45 RS-232 serial Optional connection to the management computer.
Provides access to the CLI.
AMC Slot AMC Advanced
Mezzanine Card
One single-width slot offering additional ASIC-
accelerated ports for additional throughput or
disk-based storage for local logging and content
archiving.
Hardware Specication Description
AC Power 100-240V AC, 60-50Hz
Redundant Power Supply Optional (FRPS-100 or FG-310B-RPS)
AMC Module Slot Optional (ASM-S08 or ASM-FB4)
4. Technical Specifications

Power LED
Status, Alarm, & HA LEDs
Ethernet Ports
CONSOLE
USB
1/2 3/4 5/6 7/8 9/10
POWER
ASM
STATUS
ALARM
HA
NP2 Powered
310B
LED State Description
STATUS
Green The unit is operating normally.
Flashing Green The unit is turning on.
Off The unit is off.
ALARM Not in use.
HA Green The unit is operating in normal HA mode.
Off The unit is not operating in HA mode.
POWER Green The unit is on.
Off The unit is off.
Ethernet Ports
Activity (Left)
Green Port is active.
Off Port is not in use.
Ethernet Port
Speed (Right)
Green Port is connected at 1Gbps.
Yellow Port is connected at 100Mbps.
Off Port is connected at 10Mbps or is not in use.
5. LED Specifications