What can impact the ability of FAZ to discover Fortigate devices in a HA setup?

In a High Availability (HA) setup, proper configuration of HA is crucial for the FortiAnalyzer (FAZ) to successfully recognize and manage FortiGate devices. Configuring HA ensures that the units operate in a synchronized manner, allowing them to communicate effectively with the FAZ. If HA is not configured before registering the devices, the FAZ may not be able to identify the primary and secondary FortiGate devices correctly or might not receive the necessary information for managing them within the HA cluster.

Once HA is properly set up, the FortiGate devices can share their statuses and logs with the FAZ seamlessly, maintaining continuity in monitoring and management. Failure to complete this step can result in operational issues that will hinder the FAZ's ability to discover the devices within the HA configuration, leading to incomplete visibility and potential gaps in security management.