Creating hardware device entitlements
Create a hardware device entitlement to be used with FortiGate products. License tokens are not applicable for hardware devices.
To create a hardware device entitlement:
- Go to Flex Entitlements, and click New Flex Entitlement. The Add Flex Entitlement(s) page opens.
- Configure the hardware entitlement.
Product Type
Select one of the following service bundles from the dropdown:
FortiGate Hardware
FortiAP
FortiSwitch
For information about the product types, see Service offerings.
Configuration Select a configuration from the list. See Creating a hardware appliance configuration. Termination Mode - Select Follow Program to terminate the machine when the program expires.
- Select User Defined, and select a date in the calendar to specify the termination date.
Serial Numbers Enter the device serial numbers. - Click Next.
- Review the Flex Entitlement Details and Program Information, and click Submit.
Points start to be consumed on the same day even though your managed hardware may still not be running.