A FortiSwitch is connected to a FortiGate using two FortiLink ports configured as an LACP trunk. The FortiLink interface is up, but only one physical link is active in the trunk. What should the administrator check?

Check the FortiSwitch's firmware version.

Confirm that the FortiSwitch's management IP is reachable.

Ensure the FortiSwitch is authorized.

Verify that both FortiLink ports are in the same LACP trunk group.

When troubleshooting FortiLink, which command on FortiGate shows the status of the FortiLink trunk and its member ports?

get system switch-controller managed-switch

diagnose switch-controller fortilink status

How does FortiGate initially discover a FortiSwitch connected via FortiLink?

Through a manual configuration on the FortiSwitch

Through LLDP (Link Layer Discovery Protocol) on the FortiLink interface

Through SNMP polling of the FortiSwitch management IP

What is the primary purpose of the FortiLink interface on a FortiGate when managing FortiSwitch devices?

To connect FortiSwitch to the internet for firmware updates

To provide a separate network for guest Wi-Fi traffic

To carry both management and data traffic between FortiGate and FortiSwitch

To provide a dedicated management VLAN for FortiSwitch devices

What happens when a FortiSwitch is discovered but not yet authorized on FortiGate?

The switch is automatically assigned a management IP and becomes managed

The switch appears as unauthorized and is not managed until authorized

The switch is automatically authorized and fully managed

The switch is blocked from all traffic

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A FortiSwitch is connected to a FortiGate using two FortiLink ports configured as an LACP trunk. The FortiLink interface is up, but only one physical link is active in the trunk. What should the administrator check?
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When troubleshooting FortiLink, which command on FortiGate shows the status of the FortiLink trunk and its member ports?
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How does FortiGate initially discover a FortiSwitch connected via FortiLink?
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