Configuring the FortiGate for the Network
High availability installation
FortiGate-5000 series Installation Guide
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Go to
System > Status
.
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In the Host Name field of the Unit Information section, select Change.
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Type a new host name and select OK.
To configure a FortiGate-5000 module for HA operation
1
Go to
System > Config > HA
.
2
Select High Availability.
3
Select the mode.
4
Select a Group ID for the HA cluster.
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If required, change the Unit Priority.
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If required, select Override master.
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Enter and confirm a password for the HA cluster.
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If you are configuring Active-Active HA, select a schedule.
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Select Apply.
The FortiGate-5000 modules negotiates to establish an HA cluster. When you select
apply you may temporarily lose connectivity with the FortiGate module as the
negotiation takes place.
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Repeat this procedure for all the FortiGate-5000 modules in the cluster. Once all of
the modules are configured, continue with
“Connecting the cluster to your networks”
on page 37
.
Configuring HA in Transparent mode
Ensure you switch the FortiGate-5000 module to Transparent mode before
configuring the HA cluster.
To configure HA in Transparent mode
1
Go to
System > Status
.
2
Select Change to Transparent Mode and select OK to switch the FortiGate-5000
module to Transparent mode.
Allow the FortiGate-5000 module to restart in Transparent mode.
3
Set the IP management address.
4
Go to
System > Config > HA
.
5
Select High Availability.
6
Select the mode.
7
Select a Group ID for the HA cluster.
8
If required, change the Unit Priority.
9
If required, select Override master.
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Enter and confirm a password for the HA cluster.
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If you are configuring Active-Active HA, select a schedule.
