FortiGate Next Generation Firewall utilizes purpose-built security processors and threat intelligence security services from FortiGuard labs to deliver top-rated protection and high performance, including encrypted traffic.
This article describes that when FortiGate running in HA mode, the Current_HWaddr is modified to become the HA virtual MAC address. Permanent_HWaddr is a MAC address that is not changeable and remains the same in standalone or HA mode.
Notice that Current_HWaddr and Permanent_HWaddr are the same although FortiGate is in HA mode.
Scope
FortiGate.
Solution
On the Primary unit, the Current_HWaddr is modified to become the HA virtual MAC address.
On the Secondary unit, the Current_HWaddr is not modified as designed.
To display the Current_HWaddr, run the following CLI command:
