Installing the FortiGate unit Powering on the FortiGate unit
FortiGate-3000 and FortiGate-3600 FortiOS 3.0MR4 Install Guide
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Mounting
The FortiGate-3600 unit can be mounted in a standard 19-inch rack. It requires
2 U of vertical space in the rack. The FortiGate-3600 unit can also be installed as
a free-standing appliance on any stable surface.
Table 2: Technical Specifications
Air Flow
• For rack installation, make sure the amount of air flow required for safe
operation of the FortiGate unit is not compromised.
• For free-standing installation, make sure the FortiGate unit has at least 1.5 in.
(3.75 cm) of clearance on each side to allow for adequate air flow and cooling.
• If you install the FortiGate unit in a closed or multi-rack assembly, the
operating ambient temperature of the rack environment may be greater than
room ambient. Make sure the operating ambient temperature does not exceed
the manufacturer’s maximum rated ambient temperature.
Mechanical loading
For rack installation, make sure the mechanical loading of the FortiGate unit is
evenly distributed to avoid a hazardous condition.
Powering on the FortiGate unit
The FortiGate unit does not have an on/off switch.
To power on the FortiGate unit
1 Connect the power cables to the power connections on the back of the FortiGate
unit.
2 Connect the power cables to power outlets.
Each power cable should be connected to a different power source. If one power
source fails, the other may still be operative.
Dimensions 16.75 x 13.5 x 3.5 in. (42.7 x 33 x 8.9 cm)
Weight 17.5 lb. (8 kg)
Power
requirements
Power dissipation: 460W (max.)
AC input voltage: 100 to 240 VAC
AC input current: 6A
Frequency: 50 to 60Hz
• The FortiGate-3600 unit may overload your supply circuit and impact
your overcurrent protection and supply wiring. Use appropriate
equipment nameplate ratings to address this concern.
• Make sure the FortiGate-3600 unit has reliable grounding. Fortinet
recommends direct connection to the branch circuit.
Environmental
Specifications
Operating temperature: 32 to 104 F (0 to 40 C)
Storage temperature: -13 to 158 F (-25 to 70 C)
Humidity: 5 to 95% non-condensing