Fortilink over P2P

[peter-supply]

I have two managed Fortiswitches that I need to connect over P2P.

I am following this KB:

https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortiswitch/7.0.8/devices-managed-by-fortios/801183/fortilink-ove...

I believe the KB details the steps needed for unmanaged Fortiswitches. I say this as the config switch physical-port does not work when I enter the CLI on a Fortigate.

Does anyone know the required to enable P2P on two managed Fortiswitches?

Thanks.

[AEK]

I think the commands should be entered directly on FortiSwitch's CLI, not FortiGate.

[peter-supply]

The Fortiswitches are managed by a Fortigate.  How can I enter the commands via the Fortigate CLI?

[AEK]

You can us ssh, or from GUI as well.

https://community.fortinet.com/t5/FortiGate/Technical-Tip-Access-to-FortiSwitch-CLI-console-via-Fort...

[peter-supply]

I have both Fortiswitches connected via Fortilink now.  Both Fortiswitches are therefore currently hardwired to each other.  Will this cause an issue when I move them to the P2P?

[AEK]

I didn't test it.

You should do it during off hours. You should also backup the config before you try.

[peter-supply]

What is the best way to set the CLI password on a managed Fortiswitch?

[AEK]

https://community.fortinet.com/t5/FortiSwitch/Technical-Tip-Change-password-on-a-Managed-FortiSwitch...