FortiGate
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.
wmichael
Staff
Staff
Article Id 309194
Description

This article describes that when viewing the 'Connectors Core Network Security Connectors' page, the connector named 'Fabric Connector' only appears when there is an issue with another device.

 

FabricConnectors.jpg

Scope FortiGate.
Solution

When the root FortiGate in the Security Fabric has detected there is an issue with another device in the Security Fabric, the 'Fabric Connector' appears under the 'Connectors Core Network Security Connectors' page. This is found in the menu under Security Fabric -> Fabric Connectors. This can occur for reasons such as a device being offline, or a firmware incompatibility.

 

In this example, an ISFW FortiGate is offline:

 

FabricConnectors-ISFW-offline1.jpg

 

After restoring the connection between the 'Offline' ISFW FortiGate and the Root FortiGate, the 'Fabric Connector' is no longer visible:

 

FabricConnectors-working.jpg