Fortimanager cloud license count

[Yasindu99]

We decided to implement an SD-WAN solution for two branches and the head office. We plan to deploy one FortiGate firewall at each branch and a clustered firewall (HA pair) at the head office. We are facing a licensing issue when attempting to apply a FortiManager Cloud license for this solution due to the clustered device. Can we proceed with a FortiManager Cloud license for three devices for this solution, or do we require a license for ten devices?

[Anthony_E]

Hello Yasin,

Thank you for using the Community Forum. I will seek to get you an answer or help. We will reply to this thread with an update as soon as possible.

Thanks,

[Anthony_E]

Hello Yasin,

We are still looking for someone to help you.

We will come back to you ASAP.

Regards,

[Anthony_E]

Hello Yasin,

May I invite you to open a ticket with our support?:

https://support.fortinet.com/welcome/#/

Regards,

[Nur]

Hi,

You need to purchase license as FortiManager count FortiGate SN as 1 device even their in HA mode.

Thanks

[dingjerry_FTNT]

Hi @Yasindu99 ,

FMG Cloud license count is the same as FMG on-premise license count.

1) One FGT HA cluster will be treated as one device for the count;

2) I would recommend you to get a 10-device license at least.

In the future, if you need to enable VDOM, one VDOM will be consuming one license count as well.

[Yasindu99]

Hi,

Thank you for your response to this issue. Based on the replies, I understand that I cannot use three device licenses for this scenario. However, according to the FortiGate guide I have attached, it appears that one license can be used for a cluster device. I am confused about this. Could you please clarify?

Link - https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortimanager/7.6.2/administration-guide/435148/understanding-lice...

[Nur · Accepted solution]

Hi Yasindu99,

FGT in HA = 1 license. ( based on doc the FGT secondary does not account )

FGT standalone = 1 license.

[Yasindu99]

Hi @Nur ,

Thank you for addressing my issue. As per the document and your screenshot, I see that the cluster device has only one license. I will open a support case to verify this and update the community afterward.

[naps2]

You will want to verify if the HA pair counts as separate devices in the Cloud  license. Some licensing models necessitate a separate allocation for each firewall, including HA units, so it may be best to check with  Fortinet support to ensure the count is correct and avoid any potential issues.