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MAC address assignment

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MAC address assignment

If a cluster is operating in transparent mode, the FortiGate Clustering Protocol (FGCP) assigns a virtual MAC address for the primary unit management IP address. Since you can connect to the management IP address from any interface, all of the FortiGate interfaces appear to have the same virtual MAC address.

MAC address assignment

If a cluster is operating in transparent mode, the FortiGate Clustering Protocol (FGCP) assigns a virtual MAC address for the primary unit management IP address. Since you can connect to the management IP address from any interface, all of the FortiGate interfaces appear to have the same virtual MAC address.