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net_mgmt
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March 26, 2026
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Fortinet license

  • March 26, 2026
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Just a simple inquiry. We have a setup for Active-Passive (HA) in our remote site. Since fortiguard services are shared from Master, does it really necessary to avail full license to both primary and secondary firewall?

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funkylicious
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March 26, 2026

yes, according to https://community.fortinet.com/t5/FortiGate/Technical-Tip-The-HA-Cluster-license-requirements/ta-p/325375 

otherwise the lowest level of license from the both will be applied to the cluster

"jack of all trades, master of none"