Fortinet FortiAnalyzer-4000A Quick Start Manual

Checking the Package Contents

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Connector Type Speed
Ports 1 and 2 RJ-45 10/100Base-T
CONSOLE DB-9 9600 bps
Connecting
Install the hard disks into the FortiAnalyzer unit and connect the FortiAnalyzer unit to a power
outlet and to the network hub or switch.
• Insert the hard disks included in the FortiAnalyzer package into the bays of the
FortiAnalyzer unit, starting in bay 1.
Match the label on the hard disk to the diagram on the top of the FortiAnalzyer
unit.
• Place the FortiAnalyzer unit on a stable surface. It requires 1.5 inches (3.75 cm) clear-
ance on each side to allow for cooling.
• Make sure the power is not plugged into the wall before connecting the power cable.
• The Status light flashes while the unit is starting up and remains lit when the system is
up and running.

Planning the Configuration

You can add the FortiAnalyzer unit to your local FortiGate network to receive log messages
from your local FortiGate units, or connect the FortiAnalyzer unit to the FortiGate units re-
motely using FortiManager. To connect the FortiAnalyzer unit to the FortiGate units remotely,
you must configure the DNS server and the default gateway.
To manage the FortiAnalyzer unit, you can use a computer within the local network or over
the Internet.

Factory Defaults

User name:
Administrator Account
Password:
IP:
Port 1 Netmask:
Management Access:
IP:
Port 2 Netmask:
Management Access:
Front
Protocol Description
Ethernet Connection to the network
RS-232 serial Connection to the management computer. Provides
access to the command line interface (CLI).
admin
(none)
192.168.1.99
255.255.255.0
ping, https, http, ssh
192.168.2.99
255.255.255.0
ping, https, http, ssh
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Regulatory Compliance
FCC Class A Part 15 CSA/CUS
2 June 2008
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Power
USB
Connections
Serial Connection
Power connections
Null modem cable connects
to serial port on management computer
FortiAnalyzer-4000A
05-30006-0345-20080602
Ethernet Connections
12 hot-swappable
hard disks
Documentation
Ethernet cable connects
to hub or switch
Ethernet Cables:
Orange - Crossover
Grey - Straight-through
Null-Modem Cable
(RS-232)
Power Cable
Q u i c k S t a r t G u i d e
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