Technical Tip: Typical deployments for mgmt access with FortiGate 7000E series

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Description	This article detailes the two typical deployments with the mgmt LAG for FortiGate-7000
Scope	FortiGate-7000
Solution	There are 2 typical deployments with the mgmt lag: A single link on each FIM: 1-mgmt1 and 2-mgmt1 connected. All mgmt ports connected: 1-mgmt1/2/3/4 and 2-mgmt1/2/3/4 connected. One single link on each FIM, for a standalone device: On the switch side, Port1 and Port2 must be in the same VLAN in access/native mode. One single link on each FIM, for a HA device: On the switch side, Port1 Port2 Port3, and Port4, must be in the same VLAN in access/native mode. Multiple Connections in HA context: On the switch side, Port1 and Port2 are members of the same PortChannel. Port3 and Port4 in another PortChannel. Port5 and Port6 in a different PortChannel. The same for Port7 and Port8 which must be in a further PortChannel. All PortChannels must be in the same VLAN in access/native mode. Related article:  Technical TIP: Clarification on the mgmt aggregate interface in FortiGate-7000E