Exam NSE5_FSW_AD-7.6 Topic 1 Question 114 Discussion
Actual exam question for Fortinet's NSE5_FSW_AD-7.6 exam
Question #: 114
Topic #: 1
Question #: 114
Topic #: 1
Exhibit.
You need to manage three FortiSwitch devices using a FortiGate device. Two of the FortiSwitch devices initiated a reboot after the authorization process. However, the FortiSwitch device with the configuration shown in the exhibit. did not reboot All three devices completed FortiLink manage-ment authorization successfully.
Why did the FortiSwitch device shown in the exhibit not reboot to complete the authorization pro-cess?
The management mode was set to use FortiLink mode.
You need to manage three FortiSwitch devices using a FortiGate device. Two of the FortiSwitch devices initiated a reboot after the authorization process. However, the FortiSwitch device with the configuration shown in the exhibit. did not reboot All three devices completed FortiLink manage-ment authorization successfully.
Why did the FortiSwitch device shown in the exhibit not reboot to complete the authorization pro-cess?
The management mode was set to use FortiLink mode.
Suggested Answer: B Vote an answer
Regarding the scenario where a FortiSwitch did not reboot after the authorization process while the other devices did, the most likely cause, given the configuration settings in the exhibit, is:
* The management mode was set to use FortiLink mode (Option B): If the FortiSwitch was already configured to use FortiLink for its management mode, it may not require a reboot to complete the authorization process as its management interface settings are already aligned with FortiLink requirements. This is unlike switches that might be transitioning from a standalone or another management mode, which would typically require a reboot to apply new management settings fully.
References:
FortiLink mode specifically tailors FortiSwitch to be managed via a FortiGate device, integrating its operation into the wider security fabric without needing a reboot if it is already set to this mode before authorization.
This contrasts with other management modes where transitioning to FortiLink could necessitate a system restart to initialize the new configuration.
* The management mode was set to use FortiLink mode (Option B): If the FortiSwitch was already configured to use FortiLink for its management mode, it may not require a reboot to complete the authorization process as its management interface settings are already aligned with FortiLink requirements. This is unlike switches that might be transitioning from a standalone or another management mode, which would typically require a reboot to apply new management settings fully.
References:
FortiLink mode specifically tailors FortiSwitch to be managed via a FortiGate device, integrating its operation into the wider security fabric without needing a reboot if it is already set to this mode before authorization.
This contrasts with other management modes where transitioning to FortiLink could necessitate a system restart to initialize the new configuration.
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