Created on
10-26-2023
09:42 PM
Edited on
11-19-2025
01:34 AM
By
Jean-Philippe_P
| Description | This article provides a command guide to create a split port in the FortiGate-1000F series. |
| Scope | FortiGate-1000F and 1001F series. |
| Solution |
The FortiGate-1000F and 1001F series support the split port feature on ports 33 and 34.
Supported cables can be obtained from the datasheet. High Performance with Flexibility
The following commands can be used to split ports:
config system global
Splitting the interfaces requires a system reboot. Multiple interfaces may be split at the same time. The FortiGate will reboot after enabling the split mode.
After the system boots up, the following changes take place:
edit "port33/1"
Notes: As of FortiOS v7.6.4, the FortiGate-1000F and 1001F models support auto-negotiation on 10G Base-T interfaces, eliminating the requirement for manual speed configuration. For additional details, refer to Auto speed negotiation for 10G Base-T on FortiGate 100xF devices.
When the change is performed in a cluster, the members will not reboot simultaneously; instead, the following events will take place:
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