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Configuring FortiGate units for HA using the web-based manager

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Use the following procedure to configure each FortiGate unit for HA operation.
To change the FortiGate unit host name
Changing the host name is optional, but you can use host names to identify individual
cluster units.
1 Power on the FortiGate unit to be configured.
2 Connect to the web-based manager.
See "Connecting to the web-based manager" on page
3 Go to System > Status.
4 In the Host Name field of the Unit Information section, select Change.
5 Type a new host name and select OK.
To configure a FortiGate unit for HA operation
1 Go to System > Config > HA.
2 Select High Availability.
3 Select the mode.
4 Select a Group ID for the HA cluster.
5 If required, change the Unit Priority.
6 If required, select Override master.
7 Enter and confirm a password for the HA cluster.
8 If you are configuring Active-Active HA, select a schedule.
9 Select Apply.
The FortiGate unit negotiates to establish an HA cluster. When you select apply you
may temporarily lose connectivity with the FortiGate unit as the negotiation takes
place.
If you are configuring a NAT/Route mode cluster, power off the FortiGate unit and then
repeat this procedure for all the FortiGate units in the cluster. Once all of the units are
configured, continue with
11 If you are configuring a Transparent mode cluster, reconnect to the web-based
manager.
You may have to wait a few minutes before you can reconnect.
Go to System > Status.
Select Change to Transparent Mode and select OK to switch the FortiGate unit to
Transparent mode.
Allow the FortiGate unit to restart in Transparent mode and then power off the
FortiGate unit.
Repeat this procedure for all of the FortiGate units in the cluster.
Once all units are configured, continue with
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