NSE4 · Question #35
NSE4 Question #35: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation
The correct answer is B: 1. port monitor, 2. up time, 3. unit priority, 4. serial number.. When FortiGate HA override is disabled, the master unit is selected based on the number of monitored ports up, then the longest uptime, followed by unit priority, and finally the highest serial number.
Question
Which of the following sequences describes the correct order of criteria used for the selection of a master unit within a FortiGate high availability (HA) cluster when override is disabled?
Options
- A1. port monitor, 2. unit priority, 3. up time, 4. serial number.
- B1. port monitor, 2. up time, 3. unit priority, 4. serial number.
- C1. unit priority, 2. up time, 3. port monitor, 4. serial number.
- D1. up time, 2. unit priority, 3. port monitor, 4. serial number.
Explanation
When FortiGate HA override is disabled, the master unit is selected based on the number of monitored ports up, then the longest uptime, followed by unit priority, and finally the highest serial number.
Common mistakes.
- A. This sequence is incorrect; uptime is evaluated before unit priority when override is disabled.
- C. This sequence is incorrect; port monitor status is the primary criterion, followed by uptime before unit priority.
- D. This sequence is incorrect; port monitor status is the primary criterion, and uptime is evaluated before unit priority.
Concept tested. FortiGate HA master election (override disabled)
Reference. https://docs.fortinet.com/document/fortigate/7.4.0/administration-guide/181512/master-unit-selection
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