Management module failure
FortiGate-7060E Management Modules
FPM modules installed in the chassis communicate with the active management module through the module's
IPMC. FIM and FPM module power on/off requires authorization from the active management module and the
active management module controls the power supplied by the chassis power systems to the modules.
Each module in the chassis includes its own module Shelf Manager Controller (SMC) Serial Debug Interface
(SDI) or SMC SDI console that communicates with the management module SMC SDI. You can connect a serial
cable to the active management module console ports to connect to the management module SMC SDI and to
connect to each module's SMC SDI console. You can also interact with the SMC SDI consoles using an Intelligent
Platform Management Interface (IPMI) tool.
Management module failure
If one or both of the management modules fails you should RMA the chassis. The chassis and the modules in it
will continue to operate with one or no functioning management modules until you can replace the chassis. If
there is no functioning management module the chassis fans operate at maximum speed and the FIM and FPM
modules in the chassis switch to standalone mode and manage their own power.
Management Module LEDs
The following table describes the management Module LED indicators:
FortiGate-7060E Management Module LEDs
LED
State
Description
Status
Off
The management module is powered off or not initialized.
Solid Red
The management module is not operating normally either
because it is starting up or because it has failed.
Blinking Red
The active management module cannot communicate with
the passive management module.
Solid Green
The management module has started up and is operating
normally.
Blinking Green
The management module is passive.
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FortiGate-7060E System Guide
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