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Single FortiGate unit managing a stack of several FortiSwitch units - Third Party Switch

I'm about to set up two FortiSwitch's up using the "Single FortiGate unit managing a stack of several FortiSwitch units" topology. I will start with 2 FortiSwitch's but may add more in the stack.

 

As I read the documentation at: https://docs.fortinet.com...work-topologies#Tier-1 there is a note that says: External devices shown in the following topology must be compliant endpoints, such as computers. They cannot be third-party switches or appliances.

 

Can a third party switch which supports VLAN's be connected to one of the ports of one of the FortiSwitch's and can the VLAN extend through the third party switch?

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rgracioli_FTNT

yes, that's possible, make sure to configure the FSW port connected to the 3rd-party switch to allow the VLANs you want to extend. 

Rafael Gracioli | Consulting Systems Engineer, ADC and Switching m: +31 6 50 28 72 99 | skype: rgracioli | e: rgracioli@fortinet.com

SecurityPlus

Thanks!

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