To view cluster status

Use the following steps to view the cluster dashboard and cluster members list to confirm that the cluster units are operating as a cluster.

Once the cluster is operating, because configuration changes are synchronized to all cluster units, configuring the cluster is the same as configuring an individual FortiGate unit. You could have performed the following configuration steps separately on each FortiGate unit before you connected them to form a cluster.

1. Start Internet Explorer and browse to the address https://10.11.101.100 (remember to include the “s” in https://). The FortiGate Login is displayed.

2. Type admin in the Name field and select Login.

The FortiGate dashboard is displayed.

The System Information dashboard widget shows the Cluster Name (example2.com) and the host names and serial numbers of the Cluster Members. The Unit Operation widget shows multiple cluster units.

3. Go to System > HA to view the cluster members list.

The list shows both cluster units, their host names, their roles in the cluster, and their priorities. You can use this list to confirm that the cluster is operating normally. For example, if the list shows only one cluster unit then the other unit has left the cluster for some reason.