Set up process

To set up a FortiAnalyzer-BigData-VM, see the FortiAnalyzer-BigData Cluster Deployment Guide for Virtual Machine (VM). The set up process below does not apply to the FortiAnalyzer-BigData-VM set up.

The set up process in this guide consists of setting up the FortiAnalyzer-BigData unit and the Chassis Management Module (CMM).

To set up the FortiAnalyzer-BigData unit, you must perform the following steps:

1. Initial set up
2. Set up the FortiAnalyzer-BigData network
3. Set up Administrator accounts

Once the unit and network is set up and connected, you can connect to the Main CLI or Security Event Manager Controller.

In addition to setting up FortiAnalyzer-BigData, you also need to set up the Chassis Management Module (CMM).

Prerequisites

You must have the following before beginning to set up your FortiAnalyzer-BigData:

• Ethernet cable
• SPF RJ45 transceiver module
• Management computer