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Fortinet FIM-7941F Manual

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  • Page 1 FIM-7941F Interface Module Guide FortiGate-7000F Series...
  • Page 2 FORTINET VIDEO GUIDE https://video.fortinet.com FORTINET BLOG https://blog.fortinet.com CUSTOMER SERVICE & SUPPORT https://support.fortinet.com FORTINET TRAINING & CERTIFICATION PROGRAM https://www.fortinet.com/support-and-training/training.html NSE INSTITUTE https://training.fortinet.com FORTIGUARD CENTER https://fortiguard.com/ END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT https://www.fortinet.com/doc/legal/EULA.pdf FEEDBACK Email: techdoc@fortinet.com March 25, 2022 FIM-7941F Interface Module Guide 6.4.8 01-648-747074-20220325...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Power sliders Secure screws Front panel interfaces Physical description Front panel LEDs Changing the FIM-7941F 1 to 18, M1, and M2 interfaces Changing the FIM-7941F 19 and 20 interfaces Turning the FIM-7941F on and off NMI switch FIM-7941F hardware architecture...

  • Page 4: Change Log

    Change log Date Change description March 25, 2022 Initial release. FIM-7941F 6.4.8 Interface Module Guide Fortinet Technologies Inc.

  • Page 5: Fim-7941F Interface Module

    FIM in the chassis, and a second 50Gbps base backplane channel for base backplane communication with the other FIM in the chassis. The FIM-7941F also includes two 4 TByte SSD log disks in a RAID-1 configuration. The SSDs are accessible from the FIM-7941F front panel but should not be removed.

  • Page 6: Mounting Hardware

    Close the module levers and move the power sliders to their bottom position to lock the module levers and turn the module power switch on. Move the power sliders to the top position to unlock the module levers and turn the module power switch off. FIM-7941F 6.4.8 Interface Module Guide...

  • Page 7: Secure Screws

    Front panel interfaces You connect the FIM-7941F to your 100Gbps data networks using the 1 to 18 front panel QSFP28 interfaces. You can also connect the FIM-7941F to your 400Gbps data networks using the 19 and 20 front panel QSFP-DD interfaces. You can create link aggregation groups that can include data interfaces from multiple FIMs and FPMs in the same chassis.

  • Page 8: Physical Description

    Standard USB connector. Type A USB 2.0 Console RJ-45 9600 bps RS-232 Serial connection to the FIM-7941F CLI. 8/N/1 serial Physical description Dimensions 2.48 x 17.11 x 18.56 in. (63 x 435 x 471.3 mm) (Height x Width x Length) Weight 25.66 lb.

  • Page 9: Front Panel Leds

    FIM-7941F interface module Fortinet Technologies Inc. Front panel LEDs From the FIM-7941F font panel you can view the status of the module LEDs to verify that the module is functioning normally. State Description The FIM-7941F is powered off. Green The FIM-7941F is powered on and operating normally.

  • Page 10: Changing The Fim-7941F 1 To 18, M1, And M2 Interfaces

    FortiGate-7000Fs separately. After the FortiGate-7000Fs restart, you can re-form the cluster. This process will cause traffic interruptions. You can use the following command to split the P3 interface of the FIM-7941F in slot 1 and the P16 and M1 interfaces of the FIM-7941F in slot 2:...
  • Page 11 You can use the following command to convert the P19 or P20 interface to a 100GigE QSFP28 interface. To change the interface type of P19 of the FIM-7941F in slot 1 (1-P19) and P20 of the FIM-7941F in slot 2 (2-P20) enter the following...

  • Page 12: Turning The Fim-7941F On And Off

    You can use the front panel power button to turn the FIM-7941F power on or off. If the FIM-7941F is powered on, press the power switch to turn it off. If the FIM-7941F is turned off and installed in a chassis slot, press the power button to turn it on.
  • Page 13 FIM-7941F interface module Fortinet Technologies Inc. FIM-7941F hardware architecture Integrated Switch Fabric 5 x NP7 10 x 400G 11 x 50G (NP#0-4) Chassis Fabric Backplane Chassis Base Backplane FIM-7941F 6.4.8 Interface Module Guide...

  • Page 14: Hardware Installation

    FIM-7941F module into a chassis. You must install QSFP28 or QSFP+ transceivers into the FIM-7941F front panel 1 to 18 fabric channel interfaces and the M1 and M2 base channel interfaces before connecting them to 100Gbps or 40Gbps networks. You can install the transceivers before or after inserting the FIM-7941F module into a chassis.

  • Page 15: Fim-7941F Mounting Hardware

    Fortinet Technologies Inc. FIM-7941F mounting hardware To install a FIM-7941F you slide the module into a hub/switch slot in the front of an FortiGate-7000 series chassis (either slot 1 or 2) and then use the mounting hardware, described in Mounting hardware on page 6, to lock the module into place in the slot.

  • Page 16: Inserting A Fim-7941F Module Into A Chassis

    Inserting a FIM-7941F module into a chassis This procedure describes how to insert a FIM-7941F module into slot 1 or 2 of a FortiGate-7000 chassis. The procedure includes photographs to illustrate the procedure steps. The photos were taken in one of Fortinet's hardware labs using a generic module and FortiGate-7000 chassis.
  • Page 17 Before sliding the final portion of the module into the chassis fully open both levers by pushing the power sliders up. Fully open both levers to avoid damaging the lever mechanism. Damaging the levers can prevent the module from connecting to power. Power slider Power slider Levers pop open FIM-7941F 6.4.8 Interface Module Guide...
  • Page 18 The design of the levers leaves gaps to compensate for tolerances. So even when the levers are fully closed, the module may not be fully into position and in contact with the chassis backplane. Small gap between the module and the chassis when levers are closed. Rotate to close Levers closed FIM-7941F 6.4.8 Interface Module Guide...
  • Page 19 After tightening both secure screws, the module is fully seated in the chassis slot and the module connectors are fully in contact with the chassis backplane. Tighten by hand After tightening both secure screws, the module is fully engaged with the chassis. Fully tighten with a screwdriver FIM-7941F 6.4.8 Interface Module Guide...

  • Page 20: Shutting Down And Removing A Fim-7941F Module From A Chassis

    Shutting down and removing a FIM-7941F module from a chassis This procedure describes how to shut down and remove a FIM-7941F module from FortiGate-7000 chassis. The procedure includes photographs to illustrate the procedure steps. The photos were taken in one of Fortinet's hardware labs using a generic module and FortiGate-7000 chassis.
  • Page 21 Hardware installation Fortinet Technologies Inc. Do not carry the FIM-7941F by holding the module levers or secure screws. When inserting or removing the FIM-7941F from a chassis slot, handle the module by the front panel. The levers are not designed for carrying the module. If the levers become bent or damaged, the FIM- 7941F may not align correctly in the chassis slot.
  • Page 22 Fully loosen the secure screws, otherwise the levers may be damaged when used to eject the module from the chassis slot. Do not use a power screwdriver, because the high torque and speed can damage the chassis or screw thread. Use a Phillips screwdriver to loosen both screws. Fully loosen both screws by hand. FIM-7941F 6.4.8 Interface Module Guide...
  • Page 23 4. Unlock the left and right levers by pushing the power sliders up until the levers pop open. Push the power sliders up to fully open both levers. If the chassis is powered on, this step turns off the module’s power. Power slider Power slider Levers pop open FIM-7941F 6.4.8 Interface Module Guide...
  • Page 24 Rotate to open Module ejected Levers opened 6. Hold the levers to slide the module part way out of the chassis slot. Then grasp the module by the sides and carefully slide it out of the slot. FIM-7941F 6.4.8 Interface Module Guide...

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    Firmware problem If the FIM-7941F is receiving power and the sliders and levers are fully closed, and you have restarted the chassis and the FIM-7941F still does not start up, the problem could be with FortiOS. Connect to the FIM-7941F console and try cycling the power to the board.

  • Page 26: Quick Fim-7941F Configuration

    CLI. You can connect to the GUI using HTTP or HTTPS, You can connect to the CLI using SSH or Telnet or by a direct console connection to the FIM-7941F Console port. Use a terminal emulator with the following settings to connect to the console port: bits per second: 9600, data bits: 8, parity: none, stop bits: 1, flow control: none.
  • Page 27 FIM-7941F, it should be installed in slot 1. At any time during the configuration process, if you run into problems, you can reset the FIM-7941F to the factory defaults and start over. From the CLI enter execute factoryreset. Connect to the GUI by connecting MGMT1 of the module in slot 1 to your network and browsing to https://192.168.1.99.

  • Page 28: Cautions And Warnings

    Refer to specific Product Model Data Sheet for Environmental Specifications (Operating Temperature, Storage Temperature, Humidity, and Altitude) Référez à la Fiche Technique de ce produit pour les caractéristiques environnementales (Température de fonctionnement, température de stockage, humidité et l'altitude). FIM-7941F 6.4.8 Interface Module Guide...

  • Page 29: Safety

    Cautions and warnings Fortinet Technologies Inc. The equipment is intended to be used with the system, manufactured by Fortinet Inc., model FG-7121F series. O equipamento destina-se a ser utilizado com o sistema, fabricado pela Fortinet Inc., modelo da série FG-7121F.

  • Page 30: Regulatory Notices

    Communications du Canada. European Conformity (CE) - EU This is a Class A product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. FIM-7941F 6.4.8 Interface Module Guide...

  • Page 31: Voluntary Control Council For Interference (Vcci) - Japan

    Este produto não é apropriado para uso em ambientes domésticos, pois poderá causar interferências eletromagnéticas que obrigam o usuário a tomar medidas necessárias para minimizar estas interferências.” Para maiores informações, consulte o site da ANATEL www.anatel.gov.br. FIM-7941F 6.4.8 Interface Module Guide...
  • Page 32 Fortinet. For absolute clarity, any such warranty will be limited to performance in the same ideal conditions as in Fortinet’s internal lab tests. In no event does Fortinet make any commitment related to future deliverables, features or development, and circumstances may change such that any forward-looking statements herein are not accurate.

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