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Vishnuprasad Staff rank Staff
Created on Feb 4, 2025 5:38:42 PM
Edited on Feb 4, 2025 5:39:26 PM
Technical Tip: Accessing the GUI of a Managed FortiSwitch with a PC Connected to a FortiSwitch Port
DescriptionThis article explains how to access the GUI of a managed FortiSwitch by configuring a management VLAN on the FortiLink interface with a PC connected to the FortiSwitch.ScopeFortiSwitchSolution   Create a Manag...
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sachitdas_FTNT Staff rank Staff
Created on Dec 16, 2024 2:44:16 PM
Troubleshooting Tip: MCLAG-ICL interface in STP discarding state
Description This article describes steps to take when the MCLAG-ICL interface shows a 'discarding' STP state. ScopeManaged FortiSwitch version 7.2.x and above.Solution Refer to the following topology:     Both the core1...
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sachitdas_FTNT Staff rank Staff
Created on Sep 6, 2024 3:02:54 PM
Troubleshooting Tip: An unexpected inter-switch link connection is causing Spanning Tree Protocol (STP) discarding in the Managed FortiSwitch
Description This article describes the steps to take when an inter-switch link shows STP discarding, but the expected behavior is the link should be in a 'forwarding state'. ScopeFortiGate and Managed FortiSwitches versi...
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riteshpv Staff rank Staff
Created on Sep 6, 2024 1:03:44 PM
Troubleshooting Tip: Output paused until pressing any button on the keyboard
DescriptionThis article describes a solution for collecting logs.ScopeAll supported versions of FortiSwitch.Solution When running the command show or show full-configuration or get, the output pauses with the prompt disp...
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sachitdas_FTNT Staff rank Staff
Created on Jul 31, 2024 6:05:20 PM
Edited on Mar 26, 2025 7:32:48 AM
Troubleshooting Tip: REST API login failed with error 60
DescriptionThis article describes how to resolve the 'API error 60' message, which prevents pushing configuration from FortiGate to a managed FortiSwitch.Scope FortiGate v7.x and managed FortiSwitch v7.x. Solution After ...
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sachitdas_FTNT Staff rank Staff
Created on Mar 16, 2022 9:02:05 AM
Edited on Mar 16, 2022 9:06:52 AM
Technical Tip: One out of two managed FortiSwitches are not coming online on FortiGate with interface type 802.3ad aggregate
DescriptionThis article describes config error where two FortiSwitches are connected to 802.3ad aggregate (dedicated to FortiSwitch) interface on FortiGate.Scope Solution In some cases, requirement is to manage two Forti...
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