FortiSwitch devices can be imported from a CSV file 7.4.2

This information is also available in the FortiManager 7.4 Administration Guide: Importing and exporting FortiSwitch devices

FortiSwitch devices can be imported from a CSV file to provision the switch infrastructure.

To import FortiSwitch devices:

1. Create a CSV file to be imported with the following information:
   

   Header	Cell
   FortiGate	The name of the FortiGate to which the FortiSwitch will be assigned.
   FortiSwitch Name	The FortiSwitches name.
   Serial Number	The FortiSwitches serial number
   FortiLink	The FortiLink interface used to allow the FortiGate to manage the FortiSwitch.
   Template	The template to be assigned to the FortiSwitch.
   VDOM	(Optional) If VDOMs are enabled on the FortiGate, specify the VDOM to which the FortiSwitch will be assigned. If VDOMs are disabled, leave this field blank, and the default root VDOM will be applied automatically.

   For example:
   

2. Go to FortiSwitch Manager > Managed FortiSwitches, and select More > Import from CSV from the toolbar.
   

3. Browse to the CSV file location, or drag and drop the file into the Upload field. The results are displayed in the import results window.

   • During import, the validation of the entries will be checked. Successfully imported fields are indicated with a checkmark icon.
     

   • If all entries are valid, the import is successful.