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December 18, 2020

Technical Tip: SFP transceiver support on FortiGate-100F and 200F SFP+ slots

  • December 18, 2020
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Description

 

This article describes the SFP transceiver support on FortiGate-100F and 200F SFP+ slots.

Scope

 

For FortiGate-100F and 200F series.

Solution

 

Customers can use SFP transceivers on FortiGate-100F and 200F series’ SFP+ slots with the following caveats:

 

  • In order for the 1G SFP to work, the speed needs to be set to '1000full' and not the default 'auto' mode.
  • FN-TRAN-GC is not supported.


FN-TRAN-GC Specifications:

  • Protocol Standard --> 1000Base-T.
  • Maximum Transmission Distance--> 100m.
  • Media --> Copper interface.
  • Hot Plug --> Yes.

 

Fortinet Transceivers Datasheet: https://www.fortinet.com/content/dam/fortinet/assets/data-sheets/Fortinet_Transceivers.pdf

It is important to note that FN-TRAN-GC can negotiate down to 100 Mbps if the connected device supports it. Some models like the FortiGate-100F and FortiGate-200F (higher-end models compared to the FortiGate Rugged 70F 3G4G) may have compatibility issues.
 

Related document:
Fortinet Transceivers Data Sheet 

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