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 how to render connectivity UP with non-Fortinet vendors' switches.
Scope
FortiGate-50G.
Solution
If connectivity between FortiGate-50G with SFP and third-party vendor switches like HPE, Aruba, or Cisco does not function as expected, disable the auto-negotiation on both FortiGate-50G and the switch device.
config system interface
edit "sfp"
set vdom "root"
set type physical
set snmp-index 6
set speed 1000full
Example configuration of HP switch:
Console# show running-config
interface ethernet 1/e1
ip address x.x.x.x
duplex full
speed 1000
no negotiation
Note: FortiGate-50G supports 7.0.x. If auto-negotiation is not available, disable it from the switch side to return the link status to UP.
