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ernyka
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HA between different models (500E VS 501E)

I have Fortigate 500E, and I am planning to purchase the new Fortigate 501E

So Can I make the HA between these to models?

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boneyard
Valued Contributor

in principe not, the hardware has to be the same and 501 has a harddisk while 500 doesnt.

 

you might be able to ignore this with the option in the article below though im not 100% sure, check with support

 

https://kb.fortinet.com/k...=FD35376&sliceId=1

 

but i would just buy the same to not run into issues.

Alexis_Esp

Hi,

the requirements for a HA are to have the same: -Firmware -Hardware model -Fortiguard, Forticloud and Forticlient licenses -Hard drive capacity and partitions -Operating mode.

 

Feel free to open case to support (it is included with the equipment), but in my opinion it is not possible.

 

Br

emnoc
Esteemed Contributor III

not possible 

 

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