Fortinet FortiDB-1000B User Manual

Connecting, Package contents, Configuration tools

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Connecting

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R

For future

use

USB

Ethernet

ports

Ethernet ports

Power supply

Console

connection

Ethernet cables connect to

the internal network and to

the Internet (public switch

or router)

Power cable

connects to

power supply

Ethernet cables connect to

the internal network and to

the Internet (public switch

or router)

Null modem

cable connects to serial

port on management

computer

Straight-through

Ethernet cable

Power Cable

FortiGate-30B

Tools and Documenation

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QuickStart Guide

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2 Mounting Slide Rails

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Null-Modem Cable

(RS-232)

Package Contents

Connect the following to the FortiDB unit. Ensure the FortiDB unit is placed on a stable surface or install in a standard 19 inch rack.

See the FortiDB-1000B Rack Installation Guide for details.

Insert one end of a an Ethernet cable into port 1.

Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the network hub or switch.

Connect the AC Power cable to the Power Supply on the back of the

FortiDB unit.

Connect the other end of the Power cable to a surge protected

power bar or power supply.

FortiDB-1000B

15-31000-78779-20080930

QuickStart Guide

Web-based manager

The FortiDB web-based manager is an easy-to-use management tool.

Use it to configure the administrator password, the interface and default gateway addresses,

and configure reports.

Requirements:

An Ethernet connection between the FortiDB unit and management computer.

A web browser such as FireFox or Internet Explorer on the management computer.

Command Line Interface (CLI)

The CLI is a full-featured management tool. Use it to configure the administrator password,

the interface addresses, the default gateway address, and the DNS server addresses. To

configure advanced settings, see the Tools and Documentation CD included with the

FortiDB unit.

Requirements:

The DB9 serial connection between the FortiDB unit and management

computer.

A terminal-emulation application such as HyperTerminal for Windows, on the manage-

ment computer.

Configuration Tools

LED

State

Description

Ports 1 to 4 Left LED

Green

The correct cable is connected to the copper

10/100/1000 interface and the connected equip-

ment has power.

Ports 1 to 4 Right LED

Flashing

Network activity at this interface.

Green

The interface is connected at 1000 Mbps.

Yellow

The interface is connected at 100 Mbps.

Connector

Type

Speed

Protocol

Description

Ports 1 to 4

RJ-45

10/100/1000

Base-T

Ethernet

Copper gigabit connection to 10/100/1000 copper networks.

CONSOLE

DB-9

9600 8/N/1

RS-232 serial Optional connection to the management computer. Provides access to

the command line interface (CLI).

USB

USB

USB

Optional connection to a USB key for firmware backup and installation.

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