FG-101E - Fortinet NGFW Middle-range Series FortiGate 101E
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FG-101E Overview
Fortinet FG-101E, 20 x GE RJ45 ports (including 2 x WAN ports, 1 x DMZ port, 1 x Mgmt port, 2 x HA ports, 14 x switch ports), 2 x Shared Media pairs (Including 2 x GE RJ45 ports, 2 x SFP slots) 480GB onboard storage. Max managed FortiAPs (Total / Tunnel) 64 / 32 FG-101E
Overview
FG-101E Overview
Fortinet FortiGate 101E, 7.4 Gbit/s, 4 Gbit/s, 500 Mbit/s, 3 µs, 93.8 BTU/h, 40.4 dB
FG-101E is the Fortinet NGFW Middle-range Series FortiGate 101E firewall. The FortiGate 100E series delivers next generation firewall capabilities for mid-sized to large enterprises, with the flexibility to be deployed at the campus or enterprise branch.
Quick Spec
Sku | FG-101E |
Firewall | 7.4 Gbps |
IPS | 500 Mbps |
NGFW | 360 Mbps |
Threat Protection | 250 Mbps |
Interfaces | 2x GE RJ45 MGMT/DMZ Ports 2x GE RJ45 WAN Ports 2x GE RJ45 HA Ports 14x GE RJ45 Ports 2x GE RJ45/SFP Shared Media Pairs |
Product Details
Figure 1 shows the front view of FG-100E. FG-101E is similar with it.
Note:
① | USB Port |
② | Console Port |
③ | 2x GE RJ45 MGMT/DMZ Ports |
④ | 2x GE RJ45 WAN Ports |
⑤ | 2x GE RJ45 HA Ports |
⑥ | 14x GE RJ45 Ports |
⑦ | 2x GE RJ45/SFP Shared Media Pairs |
The Optional Accessories & Spares
Optional Accessories & Spares | SKU | Description |
1 GE SFP LX Transceiver Module | FG-TRAN-LX | 1 GE SFP LX transceiver module for all systems with SFP and SFP/SFP+ slots |
1 GE SFP RJ45 Transceiver Module | FG-TRAN-GC | 1 GE SFP RJ45 transceiver module for all systems with SFP and SFP/SFP+slots |
1 GE SFP SX Transceiver Module | FG-TRAN-SX | 1 GE SFP SX transceiver module for all systems with SFP and SFP/SFP+ slots |
External redundant AC power supply | FRPS-100 | External redundant AC power supply for up to 4 units: FG-100/101E, FG-300C, FG-310B, FS-348B and FS-448B. Up to 2 units: FG-200B, FG-200D, FG-200/201E, FG-240D and FG-300D, FG-400D, FG-500D, FG-600D, FHV-500D, FDD-200B, FDD-400B, FDD-600B and FDD-800B. |
Related Products
| Types | Model | Description |
| Basic Firewall | FG-101E | 20 x GE RJ45 ports (including 2 x WAN ports, 1 x DMZ port, 1 x Mgmt port, 2 x HA ports, 14 x switch ports), 2 x Shared Media pairs (Including 2 x GE RJ45 ports, 2 x SFP slots) 480GB onboard storage. Max managed FortiAPs (Total / Tunnel) 64 / 32 |
| 1 year bundle | FG-101E-BDL-950-12 | FG-101E Hardware plus 1 Year 24*7 FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection (FG-101E & FC-10-00119-950-02-12) |
| 1 year License | FC-10-00119-950-02-12 | 1 year Unified (UTM) Protection (24x7 FortiCare plus Application Control, IPS, AV, Web Filtering and Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud) of FG-101E |
| 3 year bundle | FG-101E-BDL-950-36 | FG-101E Hardware plus 3 Year 24*7 FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection (FG-101E & FC-10-00119-950-02-36) |
| 3 year License | FC-10-00119-950-02-36 | 3 year Unified (UTM) Protection (24x7 FortiCare plus Application Control, IPS, AV, Web Filtering and Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud) of FG-101E |
| 5 year bundle | FG-101E-BDL-950-60 | FG-101E Hardware plus 5 Year 24*7 FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection (FG-101E & FC-10-00119-950-02-60) |
| 5 year License | FC-10-00119-950-02-60 | 5 year Unified (UTM) Protection (24x7 FortiCare plus Application Control, IPS, AV, Web Filtering and Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud) of FG-101E |
Compare to Similar Item
Sku | FG-101E | |
Firewall | 7.4 Gbps | 7.4 Gbps |
IPS | 500 Mbps | 500 Mbps |
NGFW | 360 Mbps | 360 Mbps |
Threat Protection | 250 Mbps | 250 Mbps |
Interfaces | 20 x GE RJ45 ports (including 2x WAN ports, 1x DMZ port, 1x Mgmt port, 2x HA ports, 14x switch ports), 2x Shared Media pairs (including 2x GE RJ45 ports, 2x SFP slots) 480 GB onboard storage. Maximum managed FortiAPs (Total / Tunnel) 64 / 32 | 20 x GE RJ45 ports (including 2x WAN ports, 1x DMZ port, 1x Mgmt port, 2x HA ports, 14x switch ports), 2x Shared Media pairs (including 2x GE RJ45 ports, 2x SFP slots) 480 GB onboard storage. Maximum managed FortiAPs (Total / Tunnel) 64 / 32 |
Internal Storage | N/A | 1x 480 GB SSD |
20 x GE RJ45 ports (including 2x WAN ports, 1x DMZ port, 1x Mgmt port, 2x HA ports, 14x switch ports), 2x Shared Media pairs (including 2x GE RJ45 ports, 2x SFP slots) 480 GB onboard storage. Maximum managed FortiAPs (Total / Tunnel) 64 / 32
- 1U Firewall throughput: 7400 Mbit/s
- 93.8 BTU/h
- Wired Console port: RJ-45
- 27.5 W
Summary Description
Fortinet FortiGate 101E, 7.4 Gbit/s, 4 Gbit/s, 500 Mbit/s, 3 µs, 93.8 BTU/h, 40.4 dB
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Specification
FG-101E Specification
FG-101E Specification | |
Type | FORTIGATE 101E |
Interfaces and Modules | |
GE RJ45 Ports | 14 |
GE RJ45 Management/HA/DMZ Ports | 1 / 2 / 1 |
GE SFP Slots | — |
GE RJ45 PoE/+ Ports | — |
GE RJ45 WAN Ports | 2 |
GE RJ45 or SFP Shared Ports | 2 |
USB Port | 1 |
Console Port | 1 |
Internal Storage | 1x 480 GB SSD |
Included Transceivers | 0 |
System Performance and Capacity | |
Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 64 byte, UDP) | 7.4 / 7.4 / 4.4 Gbps |
Firewall Latency (64 byte, UDP) | 3 μs |
Firewall Throughput (Packet per Second) | 6.6 Mpps |
Concurrent Sessions (TCP) | 2 Million |
New Sessions/Second (TCP) | 30,000 |
Firewall Policies | 10,000 |
IPsec VPN Throughput (512 byte) | 4 Gbps |
Gateway-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels | 2,000 |
Client-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels | 10,000 |
SSL-VPN Throughput | 250 Mbps |
Concurrent SSL-VPN Users (Recommended Maximum, Tunnel Mode) | 500 |
SSL Inspection Throughput (IPS, avg. HTTPS) | 130 Mbps |
SSL Inspection CPS (IPS, avg. HTTPS) | 130 |
Application Control Throughput (HTTP 64K) | 1 Gbps |
CAPWAP Throughput (1444 byte, UDP) | 1.5 Gbps |
Virtual Domains (Default / Maximum) | 10 / 10 |
Maximum Number of FortiSwitches Supported | 24 |
Maximum Number of FortiAPs (Total / Tunnel) | 64 / 32 |
Maximum Number of FortiTokens | 5,000 |
Maximum Number of Registered FortiClients | 600 |
High Availability Configurations | Active / Active, Active / Passive, Clustering |
System Performance — Enterprise Traffic Mix | |
IPS Throughput | 500 Mbps |
NGFW Throughput | 360 Mbps |
Threat Protection Throughput | 250 Mbps |
Dimensions and Power | |
Height x Width x Length | 1.75 x 17 x 10 inches 44.45 x 432 x 254 mm |
Form Factor | Rack Mount, 1 RU |
AC Power Supply | 100–240V AC, 60–50 Hz |
Power Consumption (Average / Maximum) | 24.8 W / 27.5 W |
Heat Dissipation | 87.0 BTU/h |
Operating Environment and Certifications | |
Operating Temperature | 32–104°F (0–40°C) |
Storage Temperature | -31–158°F (-35–70°C) |
Humidity | 10–90% non-condensing |
Noise Level | 93.8 BTU/h |
Operating Altitude | Up to 7,400 ft (2,250 m) |
Compliance | FCC Part 15B, Class A, CE, RCM, VCCI, UL/cUL, CB, BSMI |
Certifications | ICSA Labs: Firewall, IPsec, IPS, Antivirus, SSL-VPN; IPv6 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary interface configuration for the Fortinet FG-101E? +
The FG-101E provides high port density for mid-sized enterprise networks, featuring 20 x GE RJ45 ports. This setup includes dedicated connectivity for WAN, DMZ, management, and high-availability clusters. Additionally, it offers 14 dedicated switch ports to streamline local network connectivity, alongside two shared media pairs that provide flexibility through either RJ45 or SFP fiber uplinks.
Does the Fortinet FG-101E include local logging and storage capabilities? +
Yes, this model comes equipped with 480GB of onboard storage. This internal drive is essential for maintaining local logs, storing configuration backups, and facilitating intensive threat analysis without relying immediately on external logging servers, which is ideal for branch offices that require autonomous security reporting capabilities.
How many FortiAPs can I manage using the FG-101E? +
The FG-101E functions as an integrated wireless controller, supporting the management of up to 64 FortiAPs in total. When configuring tunnels for secure wireless traffic, the device supports up to 32 tunnelled APs, allowing you to centralize your wireless security policy management directly from the firewall interface.
Is the FG-101E suitable for high-availability cluster deployments? +
Absolutely. The device includes two dedicated high-availability (HA) ports specifically designed for stateful failover configurations. By connecting these ports, you can easily implement an Active-Passive or Active-Active cluster to ensure network continuity and session persistence in the event of a primary firewall hardware failure.
What types of network connectivity are available on the shared media pairs? +
The two shared media pairs on the FG-101E provide versatile connectivity options, offering a choice between GE RJ45 copper ports or SFP slots. This allows network architects to choose the appropriate physical medium—standard Ethernet or fiber—based on the specific uplink requirements of your existing infrastructure without needing additional expansion modules.
Can the FG-101E handle both internal switching and edge routing? +
With 14 integrated switch ports, this firewall effectively doubles as a layer-2 switch for small-to-medium branch deployments. This consolidated architecture allows you to terminate local endpoint connections directly into the firewall, reducing the need for standalone hardware while maintaining strict security segmentation between your internal devices and the WAN.
What is the recommended deployment scenario for the FG-101E? +
The FG-101E is best suited for distributed enterprise branch offices or mid-sized campus environments. Its balance of port density, integrated wireless controller capabilities, and onboard storage capacity makes it an excellent choice for environments that require comprehensive NGFW features and local traffic management in a single, space-efficient appliance.
How does the dedicated management port simplify device administration? +
The dedicated management port on the FG-101E enables out-of-band management of the firewall. By isolating management traffic from your production data plane, you gain more secure and reliable access to the administrative console, ensuring you can troubleshoot or update the system configuration even when your primary network interfaces are under heavy load.
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