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What is Fortinet FortiAnalyzer 200F?
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FortiAnalyzer 200F is a purpose-built network analytics and log management appliance that centralizes security event collection, analysis and reporting for Fortinet devices.
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What are the key features of FortiAnalyzer 200F?
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Key features include high-throughput log processing, integrated threat intelligence, customizable dashboards, automated forensics, and scalable storage for up to 50 million logs.
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How does FortiAnalyzer 200F improve security analysis?
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It correlates logs across multiple devices in real time, applies FortiGuard threat feeds and generates actionable alerts and visual reports to accelerate incident investigation.
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What deployment options are available for FortiAnalyzer 200F?
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The 200F can be deployed on-premises in a rack-mount chassis or as a virtual appliance in private, public or hybrid cloud environments.
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What is the log storage capacity of FortiAnalyzer 200F?
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FortiAnalyzer 200F includes 4 TB of onboard SSD storage with optional expansion up to 12 TB for long-term retention and high-volume logging.
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What performance can I expect from FortiAnalyzer 200F?
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The appliance processes up to 10,000 logs per second and supports up to 10 Gbps of encrypted log forwarding for large-scale deployments.
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Which FortiGate models are compatible with FortiAnalyzer 200F?
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FortiAnalyzer 200F is compatible with all FortiGate NGFW models and integrates seamlessly with FortiGate OS versions 6.0 and above.
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How do I integrate FortiAnalyzer 200F with FortiGate devices?
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Integration is done by enabling remote logging on each FortiGate, configuring the FortiAnalyzer IP under ‘Log & Report’ and approving the device on the appliance.
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What licensing does FortiAnalyzer 200F require?
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FortiAnalyzer 200F requires a base platform license plus log bundle licenses tied to the number of FortiGate devices and supported event types.
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How is data retention managed on FortiAnalyzer 200F?
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Administrators define retention policies by log type, age and storage location, with automated archival and purge tasks to meet compliance requirements.
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Can FortiAnalyzer 200F detect advanced threats?
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Yes. It uses AI-driven analytics and FortiGuard Labs threat intelligence to identify anomalies, indicators of compromise and zero-day attacks.
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How does FortiAnalyzer 200F support compliance reporting?
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It provides pre-built templates for HIPAA, PCI DSS, GDPR and more, along with customizable report scheduling and secure PDF/CSV exports.
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What reporting capabilities does FortiAnalyzer 200F offer?
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It delivers real-time dashboards, drill-down forensics, executive summaries and custom report builders with automated delivery options.
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How do I upgrade the firmware on FortiAnalyzer 200F?
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Use the web GUI or CLI to upload the new FortiAnalyzer OS image, then execute the upgrade command; the appliance will reboot automatically.
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How do I back up and restore FortiAnalyzer 200F configurations?
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Backups are managed under System > Maintenance > Backup & Restore; you can schedule automated backups to FTP, SCP or USB and restore via the same interface.
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What are the hardware specifications of FortiAnalyzer 200F?
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The 200F features a quad-core 2.0 GHz CPU, 16 GB RAM, dual 10 GE SFP+ ports, four 1 GE RJ45 ports and redundant power supplies.
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What support and warranty options are available for FortiAnalyzer 200F?
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FortiAnalyzer 200F includes a one-year hardware warranty and 24x7 FortiCare support with options for extended hardware replacement and advanced technical assistance.
