Fortinet FortiLog FortiLog-800 Quick Start Manual

FortiLog unit LED Indicators
Light Icon Description
The FortiLog power indicator. The FortiLog unit is
powered on when the light is on.
Warning light. The light is on when a system or
hardware malfunction occurs.
Network activity. The light flashes as network activity is
occurring on the FortiLog unit.
Hard disk activity. The light flashes as log packets are
written to the FortiLog hard disk, and when the FortiLog
unit access the hard disk to generate reports.
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Checking the package contents

LED indicators:
Hard Disk
Power, Error, Network,
LEDs
and Disk Access
Connector
Ports 1 and 2
CONSOLE
2
Planning the installation
You can add the FortiLog unit to your local FortiGate network to receive log messages from your local FortiGate units.
You can also connect the FortiLog unit to the FortiGate units remotely through the Internet or using FortiManager.
To connect the FortiLog unit to the FortiGate units remotely, you must configure the DNS server and the default gateway.
To manage the FortiLog unit, you can use a computer within the local network or over the Internet.

Factory Defaults

User name:
Administrator account
Password:
IP:
LAN 1 Netmask:
Management Access:
IP:
LAN 2 Netmask:
Management Access:
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Connecting the FortiLog unit
• Place the FortiLog unit on a stable surface. It requires 1.5 inches (3.75 cm)
clearance on each side to allow for cooling.
• Make sure the power is not plugged into the wall before connecting the power cable.
• The Status light flashes while the unit is starting up and remains lit when the system
is up and running.
Front
Rack-Mount
Brackets
LCD Setting
Hard Disk
Panel Switches
LEDs
A and B
Type Speed Protocol Description
RJ-45 10/100/1000Base-T Ethernet
DB-9 9600 bps RS-232
serial
admin
(none)
192.168.1.99
255.255.255.0
ping, https, ssh, http
192.168.2.99
255.255.255.0
ping, https, ssh, http
FortiLog-800
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Regulatory Compliance
FCC Class A Part 15, CE, and UL
09 September 2005
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Check that the package contents are complete.
Back
Power ATX Redundant RS-232 SCSI Connector
Connection Power Supplies Serial For Tape Drive
Connection For Future Use
Connection to the network.
Connection to the management computer.
Provides access to the command line interface (CLI).
Things you need to know before installing the FortiLog unit.
Connect the FortiLog unit to a power outlet and to the network hub or switch.
Power cable connects to power outlet
QuickStart Guide
05-30000-0224-20050909
Power
Switch
Orange - Crossover
Grey - Straight-through
Ethernet Network
Connections
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Products mentioned in this document are trademarks.
Documentation
Internet
Straight-through Ethernet cable connects
to hub or switch on the network
FortiLog-800
Null modem cable connects
to serial port on management computer
Ethernet Cables:
Null-Modem Cable
(RS-232)
Power Cable
FortiLog-800
QuickStart Guide