Creating a FortiSwitch model device

Finally, we need to create a FortiSwitch model device. The FortiSwitch model device will represent our end device, and we can assign to it the previously created FortiSwitch template.

To create a FortiSwitch model device:

1. In FortiSwitch Manager, go to Managed Switches.
2. In the content pane, select the FortiGate, and then click Create New. The Add Model FortiSwitch dialog box is displayed.

   

3. In Serial Number box, fill in the serial number for the FortiSwitch.
4. From the Device Interface list, select the fortilink interface.

   We will connect FortiSwitch to the fortilink interface.

5. In the Name box, type a name.
6. Toggle Enforce Firmware Version to ON to ensure that the firmware version is the same on all branches.
7. Click OK to save the FortiSwitch model device.