Technical Tip: Downloading FortiSwitch and Core MIB files

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Description

FortiSwitchOS uses two types of management information base (MIB) files for SNMP monitoring:

• The Fortinet core MIB file includes all system configuration and trap information that apply to all Fortinet products.
• Product-specific MIB files include all system configuration information and trap information for a specific product. For example, FORTINET-FORTISWITCH-MIB.mib is for FortiSwitch units.

Scope

FortiSwitch MIB files.

Solution

To download the FortiSwitch MIB file from Customer Service & Support:

1. Go to https://support.fortinet.com.

2. Select Login Now.

3. Enter an email address and password and and select LOG IN.
   
   
4. Go to Support -> Firmware Download.
   
   

5. From the Select Product dropdown list, select FortiSwitch.
   
   
   
   
6. Select the Download tab. 
   
   
7. Select the directory for the image build being used. 
   
   
8. Select the HTTPS link for FORTINET-FORTISWITCH-MIB.mib to download it.
   
   

To download the Fortinet core MIB file from Customer Service & Support:

1. Go to https://support.fortinet.com.
    
   

2. Select Login Now. 

   
   
3. Enter an email address and password and then select LOG IN.
4. Go to Support -> Firmware Download.
    
   
5. From the Select Product dropdown list, select FortiGate if it is not already selected.
    
   
6. Select the Download tab.
   
   
7. Select the directory for the image build being used.
   
   
8. Select the MIB directory to open it.
   
   
9. Select the HTTPS link for FORTINET-CORE-MIB-buildxxxx.mib to download it.