Fortinet FortiGate 300C Quick Start Manual page 6

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 appropriate
screwdriver.
7. Using the provided power cables, plug the cables into the rear of the unit and then
into an electrical outlet.
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 2in (5.08cm) 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.
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5. Using the provided power cables, plug the cables into the rear of the unit and
then into an electrical outlet.
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.
Caution: Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
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