FORTINET-NSE123 Nse 3 Fortigate Operational Fundamentals Practice Question
An administrator needs to verify the license status and serial number of a managed FortiSwitch connected to the FortiGate. Where can managed switches be viewed in the web-based manager?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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WiFi & Switch Controller > Managed FortiSwitches
Managed switches are managed and viewed under WiFi & Switch Controller (or Managed Devices depending on FortiOS version).
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Network > Switch Controller
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. Switch Controller has its own dedicated top-level menu in modern FortiOS.
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WiFi & Switch Controller > Managed FortiSwitches
Why this is correct
Correct. FortiSwitch units connected to the FortiGate are managed and monitored under the Switch Controller menu.
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System > FortiSwitch
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. FortiSwitches are managed under the Switch Controller menu.
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Security Fabric > FortiSwitch
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect. While fabric devices appear in topology, management is performed via Switch Controller.
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