MacOS uses native FTDI drivers, but they are not exclusive. To achieve exclusivity:
On entry-level FortiGate models (e.g., 40F, 60F, 80F), the USB host port is for both storage (FAT32 log export) and serial console. The FT232R driver is loaded only if: ft232r usb uart driver fortinet exclusive
For more specific guidance, you can refer to the Fortinet Community discussion on USB Consoles or the Technical Tip on connecting to FortiGate console ports . Solved: Re: USB Console - the Fortinet Community! MacOS uses native FTDI drivers, but they are not exclusive
Engineers must note: FortiOS for the FT232R to prevent driver deadlocks during high-interrupt scenarios (e.g., IPS engine scans on USB bus). MacOS uses native FTDI drivers
MacOS uses native FTDI drivers, but they are not exclusive. To achieve exclusivity:
On entry-level FortiGate models (e.g., 40F, 60F, 80F), the USB host port is for both storage (FAT32 log export) and serial console. The FT232R driver is loaded only if:
For more specific guidance, you can refer to the Fortinet Community discussion on USB Consoles or the Technical Tip on connecting to FortiGate console ports . Solved: Re: USB Console - the Fortinet Community!
Engineers must note: FortiOS for the FT232R to prevent driver deadlocks during high-interrupt scenarios (e.g., IPS engine scans on USB bus).