Adding a Device

If adding a device, regardless of which feature you use, you will have the opportunity to provide additional information in the process.

Figure 82: Adding device additional information window


Name	Enter a name for the device.
Description	Enter a description of the device (optional).
Add to Groups	Select to add the device to any predefined groups.
Other Device Information	Enter other device information (optional), including: Company/Organization, Contact, City, Province State, and Country.

Figure 83: Adding device model additional information window


Name	Enter a name for the device.
Description	Enter a description of the device (optional).
Device Type	Select the device type from the drop-down list.
Device Model	Select the device model from the drop-down list.
Firmware Version	Select the firmware version from the drop-down lists.
SN	Enter the serial number of the device (optional).
Hard Disk Installed	Select if there is a hard disk or hard disks installed in the device.
Add to Groups	Select to add the device to any predefined groups.
Other Device Information	Enter other device information (optional), including: Company/Organization, Contact, City, Province State, and Country.

After you add your additional information, the FortiManager will add the device or device model to the system and give you a confirmation of success or failure.

Figure 84: Confirmation of success or failure

If successful, you can continue on to assigning interfaces to the new device. If unsuccessful, go back and verify that the information you have entered is correct.