Created on 07-21-2005 12:00 AM Edited on 03-10-2023 06:48 AM By Stephen_G
Description | This article describes best practices for shutting down a FortiGate unit. |
Scope | All FortiGate units. |
Solution |
To limit unnecessary log disk or flash failure, Fortinet recommends always using the shutdown (or restart) commands when shutting down or rebooting any FortiGate unit.
Never shut off a FortiGate unit by removing power from the unit.
To power off a FortiGate unit correctly:
1) Issue the shutdown command.
From the GUI, go to top right and select the 'admin' user login -> System -> ShutDown and select OK to proceed.
From the CLI, enter execute shutdown.
2) Disconnect the power supply.
Schedule the Firewall Shutdown at a specific time:
Where needed, the automated schedule action for firewall shutdown can be defined using the following automation stitch: # config system automation-action
edit "shut" set trigger-type scheduled next end
# config system automation-stitch edit "shut" set trigger "shut" set action "Shutdown" next end
Note: it is necessary to define the trigger hour and trigger minute. The requirement and the command will be executed based on the firewall time. Check the firewall date and time with the following command:
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