If you downloaded the KVM package containing a .qcow2 file, you must convert it to a .vdi file using the VirtualBox command-line utility:
→ Disable hardware virtualization for the VM in VirtualBox (ironically, nested virtualization can hurt). → Reduce logging level: config log setting set severity warning . fortigate vm virtualbox
Wait for the boot sequence to finish until you see the FortiGate-VM64 login: prompt. Type the default username: admin . Leave the password blank and press . If you downloaded the KVM package containing a
50 GB of free space for the virtual hard disks (OS drive and log drive). Type the default username: admin
Then assign IP (example for port1 ):
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