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Description This article describes how to avoid Error Type 6 when PoE ports are not coming up. Scope FortiSwitch. Solution Sometimes FortiSwitch shows a special Error Type 6 and 'Startup Failure' error. It means that more than 400mA are under some sp...
Description This article describes the port roles with Instances 0 and 15 using MSTP. Scope FortiSwitch. Solution The topology for this example is like this: it is possible to see this view under Wifi & Switch Controller –> Topology: In order to unde...
Description This article describes how to use any other FortiSwitch as a Root bridge. It can be done when the FortiSwitch is managed by FortiGate or by Standalone. Scope FortiSwitch. Solution Sometimes, it is necessary to elect another Switch as a Ro...
Description This article describes how the STP works. Scope FortiSwitch. Solution STP is a Layer 2 protocol that enables Ethernet networks to build loop-free logical topologies. Switches that run STP, exchange Bridge Protocol Data Units (BPDUs) that ...
Description This article describes how to configure FortiSwitch PoE port when there are IP Phones with Expansion Modules. Scope FortiOS 6.4 to 7.4 FortiSwitch managed by FortiGate or Standalone Switch. Solution There are some situations when it is ne...
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