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FortiSwitch replacement procedure can be executed from FortiManager GUI

FortiSwitch replacement procedure can be executed from FortiManager GUI

FortiSwitch replacement procedure can be executed from the FortiManager GUI.

Note

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

To replace a FortiSwitch device from the FortiManager GUI:
  1. Go to FortiSwitch Manager > Managed FortiSwitches.
  2. Deauthorize the FortiSwitch that will be replaced, and refresh the FortiSwitch list. The FortiSwitch will display with the status Unauthorized.
  3. Right-click on the FortiSwitch and select Replace.
  4. Enter the new FortiSwitch serial number, and click OK to confirm.

    After the operation is complete, refresh the FortiSwitch list. The new FortiSwitch serial number will be displayed, and the original switch template is kept.
  5. Authorize the FortiSwitch, and the replacement is complete.

FortiSwitch replacement procedure can be executed from FortiManager GUI

FortiSwitch replacement procedure can be executed from the FortiManager GUI.

Note

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

To replace a FortiSwitch device from the FortiManager GUI:
  1. Go to FortiSwitch Manager > Managed FortiSwitches.
  2. Deauthorize the FortiSwitch that will be replaced, and refresh the FortiSwitch list. The FortiSwitch will display with the status Unauthorized.
  3. Right-click on the FortiSwitch and select Replace.
  4. Enter the new FortiSwitch serial number, and click OK to confirm.

    After the operation is complete, refresh the FortiSwitch list. The new FortiSwitch serial number will be displayed, and the original switch template is kept.
  5. Authorize the FortiSwitch, and the replacement is complete.