Initial set up

To connect to the FortiAnalyzer-BigData GUI:

1. Install the SFP RJ45 transceiver module into one of the SFP interfaces on the FortiAnalyzer-BigData Switch Module #2.
2. Connect the RJ45 port on the transceiver module to the management computer using the supplied Ethernet cable.
3. Enable DHCP or set the management computer's IP address to be on the same subnet as FortiAnalyzer-BigData.
   For example:
   • IP address: 192.168.1.10
   • Netmask: 255.255.255.0
4. On the management computer, open a supported web browser and visit https://192.168.1.98.
5. Log in with the username admin and no password.
   The FortiAnalyzer-BigData GUI loads.

To set up the system via the FortiAnalyzer-BigData Setup wizard:

1. Configure the default (Root) Storage Pool.

   • Modify the Keep Logs For days, or use the default value.
   • Modify the Allocated space, or use the default value to use the entire disk space.
   • You are able to create more Storage Pools later, if needed. You can create up to 5 Storage Pools.

   

2. Click Next.

3. Apply the recommended configurations.

   • In this step, the system automatically adjusts the optimized configurations to adapt to the underlying hardware spec.

   

4. Click Setup to begin the initial setup process.

   • The system will perform the necessary setup steps and start all services. After it is complete, you can log into the portal. See below.