Hardware Install Guide for FortiScan
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Mounting the hardware
This section describes mounting FortiScan hardware and supplying power.
Cautions & warnings
Please review the following cautions before installing your FortiScan appliance.
Battery disposal
There is a risk of explosion if the battery on the main board is replaced by an incorrect
type. Dispose of used batteries according to instructions.
Restricted access location
The FortiScan appliance is intended for installation in a restricted access location.
Grounding
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Ensure the FortiScan appliance is connected and properly grounded to a lightning
and surge protector. WAN or LAN connections that enter the premises from outside
the building should be connected through a surge protector.
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Shielded Twisted Pair (STP) Ethernet cables should be used whenever possible
rather than Unshielded Twisted Pair (UTP).
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Do not connect or disconnect cables during lightning activity to avoid damage to the
FortiScan appliance or personal injury.
Rack mounting
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Elevated Operating Ambient
— If installed in a closed or multi-appliance rack
assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be
greater than room ambient temperature. Therefore, consideration should be given
