Protocols

FortiLink:

Ethernet type 0x88ff

Default discovery method. Runs on Fortilink (between Fortigate and FortiSwitch) Heartbeats Discovery Frames

FortiSwitch Servicename: fortilinkd Fortigate Servicename:

LLDP:

LLDP Protocol (Ethernet Type 0x88cc)

Can be used as alternative for FortiSwitch discovery Used for auto-isl configuration Runs by default on all ports

FortiSwitch Servicename: lldpmedd

MCLAG:

Protocol runs on ICL between Chassis members. Synchronization of MCLAG daemon

FortiSwitch Servicename: l2d / l2dbg

CAPWAP:

DTLS Tunnel

Switch authentication and Authorization Heartbeats Alternative Firmware upgrade method LLDP neighbor info

FortiSwitch Servicename: cu_swtpd Fortigate Servicename: cu_acd

API:

HTTPS

Push switch configuration from Fortigate Various status options?

NTP:

Time synchronization. Fortiswitches do not include an internal timer, after each reboot time must be set. Time synchronization necessary for CAPWAP (DTLS) Traffic!

STP:

Block network loops, by disabling redudant network paths

DHCP:

IP address assignment of FortiSwitches

DNS: