Replacing a Switch

You can replace a switch in your network with another switch irrespective of the model and firmware versions. The replacement operation is required either due to switch failure (RMA) or any other reason (non-RMA). However, the following pre-requistes are to be fulfilled prior to the replacement operation.

• Backup the source (original) FortiSwitch configuration prior to the replacement operation, see Configuration Backup/Restore or Network.
• The new (replacement) FortiSwitch is online.

FortiCare synchronizes the inventory data with FortiLAN Cloud periodically and the switch inventory page is updated with the new switch details. Navigate to My Account > Switch Inventory and deploy the new switch, see Deploying FortiSwitch device to a network.

1. Select Use as a Replacement Switch from the Actions drop-down menu of the online FortiSwitch unit that you want to replace, select RMA Replace or Replace (non-RMA).
   
   
2. Select the serial number and click Perform Replace.
3. Click View Config to view the configuration details.

Note: In case of a FortiSwitch replacement, you are required to obtain a new license.