T97271: Santa Cruz FortiSwitch Replacement Project

$60-65 USD / hour

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Posted about 1 month ago

$60-65 USD / hour

I need an on-site network specialist in Santa Cruz de la Sierra to replace two older FortiSwitch units, one circuit at a time, in the same rack. Remote support meeting link will be provided upon assignment Required tools: must have laptop, mobile internet, AnyDesk (Remote Desktop Software for Windows AnyDesk) -FE must have basic telecom tools including console cable and label maker -FE will need the Teams APP to join the bridge

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Network Administration

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Troubleshooting

Project ID: 40404194

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@AZTURK1

Hi there, I will perform an on-site FortiSwitch replacement in the Santa Cruz de la Sierra rack, replacing each switch one circuit at a time while coordinating via Teams and AnyDesk; I have field-engineering experience with console cabling and live cutovers. - Replace two FortiSwitch units one circuit at a time: physical swap, console verification, and config sync to the replacement unit - Validate network connectivity and routing after each circuit cutover: port mapping, VLANs, PoE checks, and remote AnyDesk troubleshooting session record - rollback plan: keep original units powered and labelled for immediate swap-back and perform post-fix validation before final rack tidy Skills: ✅ FortiSwitch ✅ AnyDesk ✅ staged replacement (one-circuit-at-a-time) ✅ minimal downtime verification ✅ on-site rack and console cable work ✅ Teams bridge coordination Certificates: ✅ Microsoft® Certified: MCSA | MCSE | MCT ✅ cPanel® & WHM Certified CWSA-2 Available to mobilize within 48 hours. Do you require the swap during a specific maintenance window on the live production rack or should I stage the replacement offline first? Price: $35 , Delivery: 8 days. Best regards,

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@Feriver

Hello, I can support the FortiSwitch replacement with structured migration planning and strong Fortinet network engineering experience. I have handled switch replacements in live production racks, ensuring minimal downtime, accurate port mapping, and safe staged migrations. My approach is a controlled one-circuit-at-a-time cutover. I will start with topology and configuration review, verify interface mapping, ensure proper labeling, and guide the switchover with rollback readiness at each step. I will coordinate in real time via Teams/AnyDesk to assist console checks, validation, and issue resolution during the process. Deliverables include a clear migration runbook, pre-check and post-check validation checklist, structured execution guidance for each switch replacement, and full post-migration verification to ensure stable and consistent network operation. Q1: What are the exact FortiSwitch models and current FortiOS version in your environment? Q2: Is there a defined maintenance window and are full configuration backups already available? Thanks, Asif

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