Licensing
Fortinet offers the FortiAnalyzer VM in a stackable license model. This model allows you to expand your VM solution as your environment expands. Virtual appliance licenses are also perpetual - they never expire.
For information on purchasing a FortiAnalyzer VM license, contact your Fortinet Authorized Reseller, or visit http://www.fortinet.com/how_to_buy/.
When configuring your FortiAnalyzer VM, ensure to configure hardware settings as outlined in the following table and consider future expansion. Contact your Fortinet Authorized Reseller for more information.
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Storage Capacity |
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VM-BASE |
1 |
500GB |
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VM-GB1 |
+1 |
+500GB |
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VM-GB5 |
+5 |
+3TB |
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VM-GB25 |
+25 |
+10TB |
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VM-GB100 |
+100 |
+24TB |
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VM-GB500 |
+500 |
+48TB |
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VM-GB2000 |
+2000 |
+100TB |
For more information, see Minimum system requirements, and the FortiAnalyzer product data sheet:
http://www.fortinet.com/sites/default/files/productdatasheets/FortiAnalyzer-VM.pdf.
After placing an order for FortiAnalyzer VM, a license registration code is sent to the email address used in the order form. Use the license registration code provided to register the FortiAnalyzer VM with Customer Service & Support at https://support.fortinet.com.
Upon registration, you can download the license file. You will need this file to activate your FortiAnalyzer VM. You can configure basic network settings from the CLI to complete the deployment. Once the license file is uploaded and validated, the CLI and GUI will be fully functional.
Evaluation license
FortiAnalyzer VM includes a free, full featured 15 day trial license. No activation is required for the built-in evaluation license.
The trial period begins the first time you start the FortiAnalyzer VM. When the trial expires, all functionality is disabled until you upload a license file.
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Technical support is not included with the 15-day evaluation. |
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Contact your Fortinet Reseller to request a full evaluation (60-days) license. |
