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FortiGate 6000F Series System
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FortiGate 6000F Series

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FortiGate 6000F Series Hardware Description
FortiGate 6001F Model Licensing
Details licensing for the FortiGate 6001F model, including FPC activation.
Front Panel Overview and Interfaces
Covers front panel interfaces, speed groups, LEDs, connectors, and console port.
FPC and NMI Management
Connect to individual FPC CLIs and use NMI switch/commands for troubleshooting.
Back Panel and System Schematic
Details the back panel components and illustrates the system's architecture.
Hardware Information, Components, and Generations
Covers shipping, accessories, physical description, and hardware generations.
Cooling System and Power Supply Units (PSUs)
Details fan trays, AC/DC PSUs, generations, LED states, connections, and hot-swapping.
FortiGate 6000F Hardware Assembly and Rack Mounting
Installation Cautions and Cooling Requirements
Safety precautions for handling and details on airflow requirements for optimal cooling.
Rack-Mount Installation Procedures
Step-by-step guide for installing the FortiGate 6000F into a four-post rack using sliding rails.
Surface-Mount and Transceiver Installation
Procedures for surface mounting and installing network transceivers.
Getting Started with FortiGate 6000F Series
Startup Status, Synchronization, and Defaults
Verifies startup status, synchronization, default VDOMs, and management interface configuration.
Interface Settings, Resetting, and Restarting
Covers changing data interface settings, resetting to defaults, and system restarts.
Log Disk and RAID Configuration
Manages log disk RAID configuration for specific FortiGate models.
Managing FortiGate 6000F Management Boards and FPCs
Special Management Port Numbers
Accessing management boards and FPCs using special port numbers for various protocols.
FPC Console and CLI Access
Connecting to individual FPC consoles and CLIs for management and troubleshooting.
FPC Operations
Performing operations like restart, power off/on, and NMI reset on individual FPCs.
Firmware Upgrades
Firmware Upgrade Basics and Best Practices
Overview of firmware upgrade process, best practices, and necessary health checks.
Installing Firmware on FPCs and via BIOS
Procedures for installing firmware on individual FPCs and via the BIOS.
Synchronizing FPCs after Upgrade
Ensuring FPCs are synchronized with the management board after firmware updates.
Cautions and Warnings
Environmental Specifications and Handling
Considerations for operating ambient temperature, air flow, mechanical loading, and earthing.
Safety Precautions
Warnings regarding moving parts, installation location, disconnect devices, and battery handling.
Regulatory Notices
North American and European Compliance
FCC (USA), ICES (Canada), and CE (EU) compliance statements for digital equipment.
Asian and South American Compliance
VCCI (Japan), PSE (Japan), BSMI (Taiwan), China, ANATEL (Brazil), and KC (Korea) compliance.

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