FG-200E
FG-200E - Fortinet NGFW Middle-range Series FortiGate 200E. The published specification for FG-200E lists a published firewall throughput of 20 / 20 /
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FG-501E
FG-501E - Fortinet NGFW Middle-range Series FortiGate 501E. The published specification for FG-501E lists a published IPv4 Firewall Throughput of 36 / 36 / 22 Gbps. It is supplied new factory sealed, with the serial list issued before shipment and 12 months re...
- Throughput
- 36 / 36 / 22 Gbps
- Form Factor
- FORTIGATE 501E
- New factory sealed in the original vendor carton
- Serial list issued before shipment
- 12 months replacement warranty as standard
- Worldwide courier or freight from Hong Kong
Product Overview
FG-501E Overview
FG-501E - Fortinet NGFW Middle-range Series FortiGate 501E. The published specification for FG-501E lists a published IPv4 Firewall Throughput of 36 / 36 / 22 Gbps. It is supplied new factory sealed, with the serial list issued before shipment and 12 months replacement warranty as standard.
Key Benefits
What Owning FG-501E Changes
Rated Performance Written Into the Quotation
36 / 36 / 22 Gbps published for FG-501E as its IPv4 Firewall Throughput, confirmed against the current datasheet revision when the line is quoted.
Serials Issued Before It Ships
The serial list for your FG-501E consignment is released before despatch, so it can be checked on the manufacturer portal while the goods are still with us.
A Complete Bill of Materials
Modules optics rails and power options are reviewed against FG-501E before the quotation is issued, so the install crew is not blocked by a line nobody costed.
Support Registered Under the End User Name
A vendor support contract for FG-501E is written under the end customer name, so the entitlement sits with the organisation that owns the outage.
Problems It Solves
Pain Points FG-501E Removes
- Replacement units for an estate standard that is no longer the current model
- Performance taken from a family datasheet rather than from this part number, where the published IPv4 Firewall Throughput is 36 / 36 / 22 Gbps
- End of sale announcements that leave a proven design with no supply route for FG-501E
- Bundle and bare appliance SKUs that look almost identical on a purchase order
- Throughput figures quoted clear and measured with inspection enabled
Who It Is For
Who Benefits Most From FG-501E
Machine Builders
Replacing an installed component with one that behaves identically to the unit removed
Campus Network Teams
Running one access standard across buildings of very different ages
Hosting Providers
Building repeatable nodes where every batch has to match the last one
Maintenance and Support Companies
Holding spares against generations the mainstream channel has already dropped
Specifications
FG-501E Manufacturer Specification
As published by Fortinet for this part number. Full electrical, port and performance specifications are issued with the quotation against the current datasheet revision.
| Type | FORTIGATE 501E |
|---|---|
| 10 GE SFP+ Slots | 2 |
| GE SFP Slots | 8 |
| GE RJ45 Interfaces | 8 |
| GE RJ45 Management Ports | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 |
| RJ45 Console Port | 1 |
| Local Storage | 2x 240 GB SSD |
| Included Transceivers | 2x SFP (SX 1 GE) |
| IPv4 Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 64 byte, UDP) | 36 / 36 / 22 Gbps |
| IPv6 Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 86 byte, UDP) | 36 / 36 / 22 Gbps |
| Firewall Latency (64 byte, UDP) | 2 μs |
| Firewall Throughput (Packet per Second) | 33 Mpps |
| Concurrent Sessions (TCP) | 8 Million |
| New Sessions/Second (TCP) | 300,000 |
| Firewall Policies | 10,000 |
| IPsec VPN Throughput (512 byte) | 5 Gbps |
| Client-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels | 50,000 |
| SSL-VPN Throughput | 5 Gbps |
| Concurrent SSL-VPN Users (Recommended Maximum, Tunnel Mode) | 10,000 |
| SSL Inspection Throughput (IPS, avg. HTTPS) | 5.7 Gbps |
| SSL Inspection CPS (IPS, avg. HTTPS) | 3,500 |
| Application Control Throughput (HTTP 64K) | 14 Gbps |
| CAPWAP Throughput (1444 byte, UDP) | 18 Gbps |
| Virtual Domains (Default / Maximum) | 10 / 10 |
| Maximum Number of FortiSwitches Supported | 48 |
| Maximum Number of FortiAPs (Total / Tunnel) | 512 / 256 |
| Maximum Number of FortiTokens | 5,000 |
| Maximum Number of Registered FortiClients | 2,000 |
| High Availability Configurations | Active-Active, Active-Passive, Clustering |
| IPS Throughput | 5.2 Gbps |
| NGFW Throughput | 5 Gbps |
| Threat Protection Throughput | 4.7 Gbps |
| Height x Width x Length | 1.75 x 17.0 x 15.0 inches 44.45 x 432 x 380 mm |
| Form Factor | 1 RU |
| AC Power Supply | 100-240V AC, 60-50 Hz |
| Power Consumption (Average / Maximum) | 105 W / 200 W |
| Current (Maximum) | 6A |
| Heat Dissipation | 613 BTU/h |
| Redundant Power Supplies | optional |
| Operating Temperature | 32-104 degF (0-40 degC) |
| Storage Temperature | -31-158 degF (-35-70 degC) |
| Humidity | 10-90% non-condensing |
| Noise Level | 43 dBA |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 7,400 ft (2,250 m) |
| Compliance | FCC Part 15 Class A, C-Tick, VCCI, CE, UL/cUL, CB |
| Certifications | ICSA Labs: Firewall, IPsec, IPS, Antivirus, SSL-VPN; USGv6/IPv6 |
Supply Terms
How FG-501E Is Supplied
| Part Number | FG-501E |
|---|---|
| Brand | Fortinet |
| Category | Fortinet FortiGate |
| Product Condition | New factory sealed |
| Serial Traceability | Full serial list supplied before shipment |
| Warranty | 12 months replacement plus optional vendor support contract |
| Packaging | Original vendor carton with export grade outer |
| Lead Time | Confirmed in writing per line at quotation |
| Delivery | Worldwide courier or freight from Hong Kong |
Comparison
FG-501E Against Other Models in Fortinet FortiGate
Values are taken from each manufacturer specification. A blank means the manufacturer does not publish that attribute for that model.
| Attribute | FG-501E | FG-200E | FG-200F | FG-201E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Throughput | 36 / 36 / 22 Gbps | 20 / 20 / 9 Gbps | 27 / 27 / 11 Gbps | 20 / 20 / 9 Gbps |
| Form Factor | FORTIGATE 501E | FORTIGATE 200E | Ear Mount, 1 RU | FORTIGATE 201E |
| Ports | - | - | 16 | - |
| Weight | - | - | 9.92 lbs (4.5 kg) | - |
| Product page | View FG-501E | View FG-200E | View FG-200F | View FG-201E |
Use Guide
Deployment Guide for FG-501E
Confirm the Full Part Number
Check FG-501E character for character including any suffix. On this class of hardware a single trailing character commonly changes the software tier, the power option, or whether a bundle is included.
Check Site Prerequisites
Confirm rack space, power feed, cabling and any uplink or accessory dependency before the order rather than on the day of installation.
Record It on Arrival
Photograph the sealed carton, reconcile the serial against the list supplied before shipment, then open and confirm the unit matches the label.
Bench Power Before Racking
Power the unit, capture the software version and the port or drive inventory, and record it while the unit is still accessible.
Register Support Entitlement
Register the support contract under the end user name so the entitlement sits with the organisation that owns the outage.
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Where It Goes
Industries That Deploy It
Service Provider
Repeatable CPE and aggregation hardware supplied at the volume and consistency a managed service contract depends on.
Solutions
Programmes It Is Supplied Under
Support Contracts and SmartNet
A support contract registered under a reseller name is of limited use to the organisation that owns the outage. Entitlement is written under the end user name.
Procurement for System Integrators
An integrator carries the risk between quoting a client and receiving the hardware. Firm pricing and a written lead time per line is what makes that risk manageable.
Reference
Project Cases and Guides
Carrier Managed CPE Programme
The programme needed identical customer premises equipment supplied continuously for years and shipped directly to end customer sites
Verifying Hardware Authenticity
Checks that cost minutes on arrival and save a great deal later. Most of them can be done before the carton is opened.
Support Contracts Explained for Buyers
A support contract is bought once and used on the worst day of the year. The level and the name it is registered under both matter.
FAQ
FG-501E Frequently Asked Questions
Is FG-501E New or Refurbished
Standard supply is new factory sealed in the original vendor carton. If a quotation offers another condition that is stated explicitly in writing before you commit.
Can I Get the Serial Numbers for FG-501E Before Payment Clears
Yes. Serials are issued before shipment so you can check them on the manufacturer portal while the goods are still with us.
What Is the Lead Time for FG-501E
Availability is confirmed in writing per line at quotation rather than as a project average, because one late line is what moves an installation date.
What Warranty Does FG-501E Carry
12 months replacement as standard. A vendor support contract is available separately and is registered under the end user name.
What Performance Is FG-501E Rated For
The published IPv4 Firewall Throughput is 36 / 36 / 22 Gbps. Full port and performance specifications are issued with the quotation against the current datasheet revision.
Can You Ship FG-501E to My Country
Yes. Consignments go worldwide by courier or freight from Hong Kong, with the routing chosen against the destination clearance regime and your deadline.
Can You Drop Ship FG-501E to My Customer
Yes. Consignments can be released directly to an end customer address under your own documentation.
Request Pricing for FG-501E
Send the quantity and destination country. Availability and lead time come back in writing, with the serial list before shipment.