Connecting to the Security Fabric
FortiRecorder can connect to an upstream FortiGate root and become an integrated cluster member of the Security Fabric. This allows FortiRecorder to display network and security information from across your other deployed Fortinet devices. The Security Fabric protocol with FortiOS 7.0+ also provides communications for other features, such as REST API connections with other Fortinet devices and SSO integration with FortiAuthenticator.
Go to System > Customization > Security Fabric and enable the FortiRecorder to become a Security Fabric member. Then the FortiGate that is the root of the Security Fabric can connect to the FortiRecorder appliance.