FortiGate-7060E hardware assembly and rack mounting
The FortiGate-7060E chassis must be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack and requires 8U of vertical space in the rack.
This chapter describes how to attach accessories to the FortiGate-7060E chassis, how to install the chassis in a 4-post
or 2-post rack, and how to install FIM and FPM modules in the chassis front panel slots.
If you install the FortiGate-7060E chassis in a closed or multi-unit rack assembly, the operating ambient temperature of
the rack environment may be greater than room ambient temperature. Make sure the operating ambient temperature
does not exceed the manufacturer's maximum rated ambient temperature.
The FortiGate-7060E chassis should not be operated as a free-standing appliance.
It is recommended that you mount the FortiGate-7060E chassis near the bottom of the rack to avoid making the rack
top-heavy and potentially falling over. If you are going to mount the chassis higher make sure the rack is well anchored.
Since the chassis is over 100 lbs use a lift to raise the chassis into position before mounting it.
Install accessories before mounting the chassis in a rack. Install the modules after the chassis
is rack mounted.
Installing optional accessories
The following accessories are optional and not required for all configurations:
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Front mounting brackets
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Left and right cable management brackets
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Front cable management brackets
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Power cord clamps
Front mounting brackets
You need to install the front mounting brackets to mount the FortiGate-7060E in a four-post rack (see
FortiGate-7060E chassis in a four-post rack on page 26
). You also need to install the front mounting brackets to be able
to attach the left and right cable management brackets.
The front mounting brackets are not required to mount the FortiGate-7060E in a two-post rack (see
FortiGate-7060E chassis in a two-post rack on page 27
).
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