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To define what Media converters are:
Media converters are devices intended to extend the distance covered by a network. They are also known as fiber optic media converters: devices that connect two different types of physical media, such as a twisted pair and fiber optic connection. The details of how these devices work are beyond the scope of this article.
Media converters may have different behaviors of control packet forwarding. It is therefore not possible for Fortinet to guarantee that FortiLink will work correctly when using a media converter in between. The use of certified Fortinet SFPs will be always preferred and recommended. Be advised that the Fortinet support team will ask for these devices to be removed from the network in order to further investigate and troubleshoot issues with deployment.
A list of features needed to make FortiLink work correctly:
Unfortunately, this is not available. Fortinet does not recommend the use of Media converters.
Media converter models identified to work correctly when running FortiLink:
There are none. Unless specified in FortiSwitch product documentation, these devices are not recommended.
Regarding the use of SFPs non-certified by Fortinet, note that FortiCare TAC support will require the network administrator to remove such devices, as they might affect the functioning of the device, even when the SFPs are not linked to a port with an issue.
See:
Fortinet Service Offering terms
FortiSwitch™-Compatible Transceivers:
Related documents:
Support Forums: FortiLink (Switch - FortiGate) over media converter not working.
Network Encyclopedia: Media converter.
Allied Telesis: Media converters and network extenders.
Note:
Troubleshooting Fortinet topologies where third-party media converters are used to interconnect the devices out of TAC's scope.
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