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High availability installation
Installing and configuring the cluster
FortiGate-800/800F Installation Guide
Figure 13: HA network configuration
Internal Network
Hub or
Switch
2
Power on all the FortiGate units in the cluster.
As the units start, they negotiate to choose the primary cluster unit and the
subordinate units. This negotiation occurs with no user intervention and normally just
takes a few seconds.
When negotiation is complete the you can configure the cluster as if it was a single
FortiGate unit.
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If you are installing a NAT/Route mode cluster, use the information in
mode installation" on page 27
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If you are installing a Transparent mode cluster, use the information in
"Transparent mode installation" on page 41
Port 1
CONSOLE
USB
Esc
Enter
A
CONSOLE
USB
Esc
Enter
A
Port 1
to install the cluster on your network
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Configuring FortiGate units for HA using the CLI
Port 2
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1
2
3
4
5
6
Port 4
Hub or
Switch
Port 4
10/100
10/100/1000
1
2
3
4
5
6
Port 2
Internet
to install the cluster on your network.
Router
"NAT/Route
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