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mle2802
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October 3, 2023

Troubleshooting Tip: Adding interface in different VDOM

Description

This article describes the reason why the interfaces are not in use but cannot be added to a different VDOM.

Scope

FortiGate.

Solution

In this case, port 5 is not in use but when trying to assign to another VDOM, the error can be seen.

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This happens due to the interface is being referenced in other settings. To check the reference of the interface, refer to the following articles:
Technical Note: How to Check Referenced Objects 
Troubleshooting Tip: Verifying FortiGate configuration object references and dependencies 

After all of the references are removed, the interface will be able to move to different VDOMs.


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