Fortinet CPU max-out issue (disable IPS from CLI console)
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If your Fortigate UTM firewall hits 100% CPU after an update and the device goes wild even though all UTM services are disabled, type the following command in the command prompt.
diag test application ipsmonitor 98
Even if you do not use IPS, IPS still runs on the device. This command disables IPS.
uMMAN
