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Managing the FortiLog unit Status
FortiLog Administration Guide 05-16000-0082-20050115 31
Changing the FortiLog host name
The FortiLog host name appears on the Status page and in the FortiLog CLI prompt.
To change the FortiLog unit host name
1 Go to System > Status > Status.
2 Select Change.
3 Enter a new host name.
4 Select OK.
Changing operating modes
The FortiLog unit can operate in two modes; Active mode and Passive mode. The
default is Active mode. For details see “Operational Modes” on page 8.
To change the operating mode in the web-based manager
1 Go to System > Status > Status.
2 Select Change.
3 Select the desired mode.
4 Select OK.
To change the operating mode in the CLI
1 For all three FortiLog models, use a terminal emulation software to access the
unit’s CLI.
For the FortiLog-800 unit, you can also access the unit’s CLI by connecting the
null-modem cable provided to the unit’s console port.
2 Enter the following command:
set system opmode {active|passive}
where {active|passive} is the mode you want to use. The FortiLog unit informs
you that log collection and reporting will not be available in Passive mode.
3 Enter y to change the mode or n to leave the FortiLog unit in its current mode.
CPU Usage The current CPU status. The web-based manager displays CPU usage for
core processes only. CPU usage for management processes (for
example, for HTTPS connections to the web-based manager) is excluded.
Memory Usage The current memory status. The web-based manager displays memory
usage for core processes only. Memory usage for management processes
(for example, for HTTPS connections to the web-based manager) is
excluded.
Hard Disk Usage The current status on the hard disk. The web-based manager displays
how much hard disk space is free and how much is used.
Active Sessions The number of communications sessions being processed by the FortiLog
unit.
History Select History to view a graphical representation of the last minute of CPU,
memory, sessions, and network usage.
System Command Restart or shutdown the FortiLog unit.