Configuring FortiSwitch

In this section, we will use the FortiSwitch Manager module in FortiManager to create a template that can be used by our FortiSwitch. Once created, the template can be assigned to a model device or to a connected FortiSwitch, which will then inherit the configuration.

In FortiSwitch Manager, each model of FortiSwitch needs a specific template where you can assign your VLANs, define LLDP profiles, QoS profiles, and so on.

Following is an overview of how to use FortiSwitch Manager to create FortiSwitch templates:

1. Define VLANs. See Defining VLANs.
2. Define a FortiSwitch template, and select VLANs. See Defining FortiSwitch templates.
3. Create a FortiSwitch model device that is associated with FortiGate. See Creating a FortiSwitch model device.
4. Assign the FortiSwitch template to the FortiSwitch model device. See Assigning FortiSwitch templates.
5. Install the FortiSwitch configuration to FortiGate. See Installing FortiSwitch configuration to FortiGate.