Installation - Fortinet FortiGate 310B Quick Start Manual

2. Installation

The FortiGate unit can be placed on any fl at surface, or mounted in any standard 19
inch (48.3 cm) rack unit with the provided rack-mount brackets and screws.
Caution: Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage your Fortinet equipment.
Caution: Do not place heavy objects on the unit.
To install the FortiGate unit into a rack:
Caution: To avoid personal injury or damage to the unit, it is recommended that two or
more people install the unit into the rack.
1. Ensure that the FortiGate unit is placed on a stable surface prior to rack-mount
installation.
2. Attach the provided rack-mount brackets to the sides of the unit using the provided
screws.
a. If you are installing the unit into a four-post rack, attach the rack-mount brackets
with the handles aligned with the front of the unit.
b. If you are installing the unit into a two-post rack, attach the rack-mount brackets
with the handles aligned with the middle of the unit.