Connecting to the SMC SDI CLI of the FPM in slot 3

Use the following steps to connect to the FortiOS CLI of the FPM in slot 3:

1. Using the console cable supplied with your FortiGate 7121F, connect the SMM Console 1 port on the FortiGate 7121F to the USB port on your management computer.

2. Start a terminal emulation program on the management computer. Use these settings:

   Baud Rate (bps) 9600, Data bits 8, Parity None, Stop bits 1, and Flow Control None.

3. Press Ctrl-T to enter console switch mode.
4. Press Ctrl-R to switch to the SMM SMC SDI CLI switching mode.

5. Repeat pressing Ctrl-R until you have connected to slot 3. Example prompt:

   <Switching to Console: FPM03-MC (9600)>

6. Login with an administrator name and password.
   The default administrator name and password are admin/admin.
   For security reasons, it is strongly recommended that you change the password.
7. You can begin entering commands at the admin@FPM03-MC # prompt.
8. When your session is complete, enter the exit command to log out.