FortiManager creates packet capture for managed FortiSwitches 7.4.1

This information is also available in the FortiManager 7.4 Administration Guide: Managing FortiSwitches

FortiManager can configure packet capture for managed FortiSwitch devices, displaying the results and allowing download as PCAP file. The packet capture can be configured from FortiSwitch Manager or from the Asset Identity Center.

To perform packet capture on managed FortiSwitch devices:

1. Go to FortiSwitch Manager > Managed FortiSwitches.
   
2. Select a FortiSwitch device in the table and click Packet Capture.
   
3. A filter entry can be created by clicking Create New, or an existing entry can be edited.
   
   
4. Once a filter is selected, click Start Capture to display the packets.
   
5. The filter can also be selected in Device Manager > Monitors > Asset Identity Center.