Inserting FIM and FPM modules

All FortiGate-7030E chassis are shipped with a protective front panel installed in the chassis to protect internal chassis components. This panel must be removed before you install FIM and FPM modules.

Insert FIM modules into chassis slot 1. Insert FPM modules into chassis slots 3 and 4.

Do not operate the FortiGate-7030E chassis with open slots on the front or back panel. For optimum cooling performance and safety, each chassis slot must contain an FIM or FPM or an FIM or FPM blank panel (also called a dummy card). For the same reason, all cooling fan trays, power supplies or power supply slot covers must be installed while the chassis is operating.

To insert FIM and FPM modules, see the guide supplied with the module.

FIM-7920E front panel

You must carefully slide the module all the way into the chassis slot, close the module levers to seat the module into the slot, and tighten the secure screws to make sure the module is fully engaged with the backplane and secured. You must also make sure that the power sliders are fully closed by gently pushing them down. Installation Highlights: 1. Module levers must be closed. 2. Secure screws must be tightened. 3. Power sliders must be fully closed for the module to get power and start up. If the module is not receiving power all LEDs remain off.

All FIM and FPM-7000 series modules must be protected from static discharge and physical shock. Only handle or work with these boards at a static-free workstation. Always wear a grounded electrostatic discharge (ESD) preventive wrist strap when handling these boards.