Fabric connector support for FortiManager to connect to a remote FortiAnalyzer 7.4.1

This information is also available in the FortiManager 7.4 Administration Guide: Adding FortiAnalyzer devices using a fabric connection

Beginning in 7.4.1, there is fabric connector support for FortiManager to connect to a remote FortiAnalyzer and present it as local FortiAnalyzer.

To add a remote FortiAnalyzer using a fabric connection:

The following configuration is required in the FortiManager CLI before adding a FortiAnalyzer using a fabric connection:

config system csf

set status enable

set accept-auth-by-cert enable

set downstream-access enable

end

Under config system interface, the port's allowaccess setting includes fabric.

1. In the FortiAnalyzer, go to System Settings > Fabric Management > Fabric Connectors.

   

2. Select the FortiManager connector and click Edit.

   Alternatively, you can double-click the connector, or right-click the connector and select Edit.

3. In the FortiManager IP/FQDN field, enter the IP of the FortiManager.

4. Toggle the Status to Enabled.

5. Click OK and wait for the connection.

6. Once the connection status is Pending Authorization, click Authorize.

   

7. In the authorization page, select the ADOM to add the FortiAnalyzer to and click Next.

   

8. After authorizing, the FortiAnalyzer is added to FortiManager under Device Manager > Device & Groups > Managed FortiAnalyzer.

   Alternatively, you can authorize the FortiAnalyzer from the FortiManager GUI.