| Description | This article describes how to fix the error 'The device's serial number does not match database' when adding a device in FortiAnalyzer. |
| Scope | FortiAnalyzer. |
| Solution |
Sometimes, adding a device in the FortiAnalyzer Device Manager fails and shows the following error: 'The device's serial number does not match database.'
Solution:
The device may not be in the list of supported devices for this version. To check supported versions, check the release notes or use this CLI command:
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This scenario can also be explained due an outdated contractdb.
When working on an airgap environment, the license entitlement-file can be uploaded manually: Licensing in an air-gap environment - FortiManager 7.6.4 administration guide. |
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