Installing the FortiGate unit
Air Flow
Mechanical Loading
Powering on the FortiGate unit
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FortiGate-200A, FortiGate-300A, FortiGate-400A, and FortiGate-500A FortiOS 3.0 MR4 Install Guide
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Mounting
The FortiGate-500A can be installed on any stable surface. The FortiGate-500A
unit can also be mounted on a standard 19-inch rack. It requires 1 U of vertical
space in the rack.
Table 4: Technical Specifications
Dimensions
16.8 x 10 x 1.75 in. (42.7 x 25.4 x 4.5 cm.)
Weight
7.3 lb. (3.3 kg)
Power Requirements Power consumption: 140W
AC input voltage: 100 to 240VAC
AC input current: 1.6A
Frequency: 50 to 60Hz
Environmental
Operating temperature: 32 to 104 F (0 to 40 C)
Specifications
Storage temperature: -13 to 158 F(-25 to 70 C)
Humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing
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For rack installation, make sure the amount of air flow required for safe
operation of the FortiGate unit is not compromised
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For free-standing installation, make sure the FortiGate unit has at least 1.5 in.
(3.75 cm) of clearance on each side to allow for adequate air flow and cooling.
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If you install the FortiGate unit in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the
operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than
room ambient. Make sure the operating ambient temperature does not exceed
the manufacturer's maximum rated ambient temperature.
For rack installation, make sure the mechanical loading of the FortiGate unit is
evenly distributed to avoid a hazardous condition.
The FortiGate unit has an on/off switch.
To power on the FortiGate unit
Make sure the power switch on the back of the FortiGate unit is turned off.
Connect the power cable to the power connection on the back of the FortiGate
unit.
Connect the power cable to a power outlet.
Turn on the power switch.
Powering on the FortiGate unit
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