Installation - Fortinet FortiGate 300C Quick Start Manual

2. Installation

The FortiGate unit can be placed on any flat surface, or mounted in any standard
19in (48.3cm) rack unit with the provided rack-mount brackets and screws.
Caution: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your Fortinet equipment.
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.