Fortinet FortiGate-5000 User Manual

• Turning off all power switches may not turn off all power to the FortiGate-5000 

series equipment. Some circuitry in the FortiGate-5000 series equipment may 

continue to operate even though all power switches are off. 

• Many FortiGate-5000 components are hot swappable and can be installed or 

removed while the power is on. But some of the procedures in this document 

may require power to be turned off and completely disconnected. Follow all 

instructions in the procedures in this document that describe disconnecting 

FortiGate-5000 series equipment from power sources, telecommunications 

links and networks before installing, or removing FortiGate-5000 series 

components, or performing other maintenance tasks. Failure to follow the 

instructions in this document can result in personal injury or equipment 

damage.

• Install FortiGate-5000 series chassis at the lower positions of a rack to avoid 

making the rack top-heavy and unstable.

• Do not insert metal objects or tools into open chassis slots.
• Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage FortiGate-5000 series equipment. 

Only perform the procedures described in this document from an ESD 

workstation. If no such station is available, you can provide some ESD 

protection by wearing an anti-static wrist strap and attaching it to an available 

ESD connector such as the ESD sockets provided on FortiGate-5000 series 

chassis.

• Make sure all FortiGate-5000 series components have reliable grounding. 

Fortinet recommends direct connections to the building ground.

• If you install a FortiGate-5000 series component in a closed or multi-unit rack 

assembly, the operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be 

greater than room ambient. Make sure the operating ambient temperature 

does not exceed Fortinet’s maximum rated ambient temperature.

• Installing FortiGate-5000 series equipment in a rack should be such that the 

amount of airflow required for safe operation of the equipment is not 

compromised.

• FortiGate-5000 series chassis should be installed by a qualified electrician.
• FortiGate-5000 series equipment shall be installed and connected to an 

electrical supply source in accordance with the applicable codes and 

regulations for the location in which it is installed. Particular attention shall be 

paid to use of correct wire type and size to comply with the applicable codes 

and regulations for the installation / location. Connection of the supply wiring to 

the terminal block on the equipment may be accomplished using Listed wire 

compression lugs, for example, Pressure Terminal Connector made by Ideal 

Industries Inc. or equivalent which is suitable for AWG 10. Particular attention 

shall be given to use of the appropriate compression tool specified by the 

compression lug manufacturer, if one is specified.

CAUTION: Risk of Explosion if Battery is replaced by an Incorrect Type. Dispose 
of Used Batteries According to the Instructions.

Caution: You should be aware of the following cautions and warnings before 
installing FortiGate-5000 series hardware