FortiGate 6000F series hardware description
redundancy. If only one PSU is operating, some FPCs will be shut down and performance will be reduced.
You can also connect generation 2 FortiGate 6000F PSUs to low-line AC power (120VAC or below) and each PSU
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provides 1500W AC. Requires at least 2 PSUs to be connected to power. Connecting a third PSU provides 2+1
redundancy. If only one PSU is operating, some FPCs will be shut down and performance will be reduced.
Use a supplied C15 power cable to connect power to each PSU C16 power connector. C15/C16 power connectors are
used for high temperature environments and are rated up to 120°C.
Generation 1 AC PSU showing C16 power connector
C16
Power
Connector
Generation 2 AC PSU showing C16 power connector
C16
Power
Connector
FortiGate 6000F Series 7.0.12 System Guide
For more information on FortiGate 6000F generation 1 and generation 2, including supported
firmware versions and how to determine the generation of your FortiGate 6000F hardware,
see the Fortinet Knowledge base article:
Gen1 and
Gen2.
Latch
PSU
LED
Latch
PSU
LED
Individual AC PSUs do not have to be connected to ground. Instead you can use the
information in
Connecting the FortiGate 6000F to ground on page 25
6000F to ground.
Technical Tip: Information on FortiGate 6000F series
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