Fortinet FortiLog-100 Quick Setup Guide

AC Adapter

for FortiLog-100

Null-Modem Cable

(RS-232)

for FortiLog-800

Ethernet Cables:

Orange - Crossover

Grey - Straight-through

Reset

Switch

LCD

Panel

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Setting Switches

A and B

Power

Connection

Power
Switch

LAN

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LAN1
(Network Connection)

Reset
Switch

ATX
Redundant
Power
Supplies

Power
Connection

Power
Switch

LCD

Panel

Setting

Switches

A and B

LED indicators:

Power, Error, Network,

and Disk Access

LAN1

(Network 

 Connection)

SCSI Connector

For Tape Drive

For Future Use

RS-232

Serial

Connection

ATX Redundant
Power Supplies

Power
Connection

Power
Switch

LCD

Panel

Hard Disk

LEDs

Setting

Switches

A and B

LED indicators:

Power, Error, Network,

and Disk Access

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Hard Disk

LEDs

LAN2 and LAN3

For Future Use

LAN2

For Future Use

Rack-Mount

Brackets

Documentation

USER MANUAL

FortiLog-100,400, 800

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Power Cable

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Straight-through Ethernet cable connects 
to hub or switch on the network

Null modem cable connects 

to serial port on management computer

Power cable connects to power outlet

 

Straight-through Ethernet cable connects 

to hub or switch on the network

Power cable connects to power supply

LAN2 and LAN3

For Future Use

Power cable
connects to power outlet

Straight-through Ethernet cable connects 

to hub or switch on the network

The FortiLog units are network appliances that you can use to collect and analyze 

FortiGate log messages.
The FortiLog family includes three models. Check the model number on the front panel 

of your FortiLog unit. All three models are shown in the picture here. 
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FortiLog-100, desktop model with one hard drive. 

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FortiLog-400, desktop model with four hard drives.

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FortiLog-800, rackmount model with four hard drives. 

LAN for FortiLog-100
LAN1 for FortiLog-400
and 800

RJ-45 10/100Base-T 

(FortiLog-100 and 
400)
10/100/1000Base-T 
(FortiLog-800)

Ethernet

Connection to the network.

CONSOLE
(FortiLog-800 only)

DB-9

9600 bps

RS-232 
serial

Connection to the 
management computer. 
Provides access to the 
command line interface (CLI).

On

The FortiLog unit is powered on.

Off

The FortiLog unit is powered off.

Flashing

Network activities at this interface.

Off

No link at the interface.

On

The FortiLog unit is in error condition.

Off

The FortiLog unit is running normally. 

Flashing

Network activities on the FortiLog unit.

Off

No network activities. 

Flashing

Hard disk activities. 

Off

No hard disk activities. 

Check that the package contents are complete.

Things you need to know before installing the FortiLog unit.

You can add the FortiLog unit to your local FortiGate network to receive log messages 

from your local FortiGate units.
You can also connect the FortiLog unit to the FortiGate units remotely through the 

Internet. 
To connect the FortiLog unit to the FortiGate units remotely, you must configure the 

DNS server and the default gateway.
To manage the FortiLog unit, you can use a computer within the local network or over 

the Internet. 

User name:

admin

Password:

(none)

IP:

192.168.1.99

Netmask:

255.255.255.0

Management Access:

HTTPS, Ping

Connect the FortiLog unit to a power outlet and to the network hub or switch. 

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Place the unit on a stable surface. 

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If you have a FortiLog-800 unit, you can also mount it in a 19-inch rack. The units require 1.5 inches (3.75 cm) clearance on each side to allow for cooling. 

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Make sure the power switch on the back of the unit is turned off before connecting the power and network cables.

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Trademarks 
Products mentioned in this document are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
Regulatory Compliance
FCC Class A Part 15, CE, and UL
15 November 2004

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