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November 4, 2022
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Hello,

We are using FortiGate 61E v7.0.8 build0418.

And we want start using Forti switches but fortilink error stands in our way.

When i try to open default fortilink interface via GUI it gives me an error:

"Failed to load data."

We never used fortilink or fortiswitches so is doesn't have any references.

When i try to delete it:

Generic error

Switch interfaces can only be deleted from the switch interface table.
Command_cli_delete:6677 delete table entry fortilink unset oper error ret=-160.

Fortlink interface via GUI looks like so:

CLI:

 # config system interface    # edit fortilink    # show config system interface     edit "fortilink"         set vdom "root"         set ip 169.254.1.1 255.255.255.0         set allowaccess ping fabric         set type hard-switch         set device-identification enable         set lldp-transmission enable         set role lan         set snmp-index 7     next end

I know a workaround is to disable fortilink interface and create another fortilink dedicated interface for physical port and it works, but i really want to fix or delete that default fortilink interface to not leave any trash in configuration.

There should be way how to fix it.

Best answer by Zydrunas

Ok guys, i managed to solve it with Forti support help.
This was corrupted settings in configuration file.
I had one spare same model same FW FortiGate on the shelf compared both configuration files with Notepad++.

And added missing lines in appropriate lines in config file:

    edit "fortilink"         set vdom "root"         set fortilink enable         set ip 169.254.1.1 255.255.255.0         set allowaccess ping fabric         set type hard-switch         set lldp-reception enable         set lldp-transmission enable         set snmp-index 7     next

config system virtual-switch 	edit "fortilink"         set physical-switch "sw0"     next end

config system ntp     set ntpsync enable     set server-mode enable     set interface "fortilink" end

config system dhcp server 	edit 1         set ntp-service local         set default-gateway 169.254.1.1         set netmask 255.255.255.0         set interface "fortilink"         config ip-range             edit 1                 set start-ip 169.254.1.2                 set end-ip 169.254.1.254             next         end         set vci-match enable         set vci-string "FortiSwitch" "FortiExtender"     next

I hope it helps somebody experiencing same problem.

You configuration might be different so edit .conf accordingly.

Also after editing and restoring configuration use command:

diag debug config-error-log read

To check for configuration errors. and fix them if found.

manasac

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Hi @Zydrunas

As per the Screenshot "Fortlink interface via GUI looks like so" , there is no "Dedicated to Fortiswitch" option enabled. The interface looks like its corrupted, edit the interface from CLI and enable Fortilink parameter.

config system interface
edit "interface name"
set fortilink enable

end

After enabling fortilink on the interface, try to delete the interface. Let me know if this helped.

ZydrunasAuthor

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Did it and now a i got a new error when i try to open WiFi & Switch Controller/FortiLink Interface:

And same error then i try to open Network/Interfaces fortilink interface:

ZydrunasAuthorAnswer

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Ok guys, i managed to solve it with Forti support help.
This was corrupted settings in configuration file.
I had one spare same model same FW FortiGate on the shelf compared both configuration files with Notepad++.

And added missing lines in appropriate lines in config file:

    edit "fortilink"         set vdom "root"         set fortilink enable         set ip 169.254.1.1 255.255.255.0         set allowaccess ping fabric         set type hard-switch         set lldp-reception enable         set lldp-transmission enable         set snmp-index 7     next

config system virtual-switch 	edit "fortilink"         set physical-switch "sw0"     next end

config system ntp     set ntpsync enable     set server-mode enable     set interface "fortilink" end

config system dhcp server 	edit 1         set ntp-service local         set default-gateway 169.254.1.1         set netmask 255.255.255.0         set interface "fortilink"         config ip-range             edit 1                 set start-ip 169.254.1.2                 set end-ip 169.254.1.254             next         end         set vci-match enable         set vci-string "FortiSwitch" "FortiExtender"     next

I hope it helps somebody experiencing same problem.

You configuration might be different so edit .conf accordingly.

Also after editing and restoring configuration use command:

diag debug config-error-log read

To check for configuration errors. and fix them if found.

ZydrunasAuthor

Explorer

Ok guys, i managed to solve it with Forti support help.
This was corrupted/missing settings in configuration file. How this happen i don't have an idea.
I had one spare same model same FW FortiGate on the shelf compared both configuration files with Notepad++.

And added/edited missing lines in appropriate lines in config file:

    edit "fortilink"         set vdom "root"         set fortilink enable         set ip 169.254.1.1 255.255.255.0         set allowaccess ping fabric         set type hard-switch         set lldp-reception enable         set lldp-transmission enable         set snmp-index 7     next

config system virtual-switch 	edit "fortilink"         set physical-switch "sw0"     next end

config system ntp     set ntpsync enable     set server-mode enable     set interface "fortilink" end

config system dhcp server 	edit 1         set ntp-service local         set default-gateway 169.254.1.1         set netmask 255.255.255.0         set interface "fortilink"         config ip-range             edit 1                 set start-ip 169.254.1.2                 set end-ip 169.254.1.254             next         end         set vci-match enable         set vci-string "FortiSwitch" "FortiExtender"     next

I hope it helps somebody experiencing same problem.

You configuration might be different so edit .conf accordingly.

Also after editing and restoring configuration use command:

diag debug config-error-log read

To check for configuration errors. and fix them if found.

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