FG-1101E - Fortinet FortiGate NGFW High-end Series
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Fortinet FortiGate 1101E FG-1101E 2x 40GE QSFP+ slots , 4x 25GE SFP28 slots, 4x 10GE SFP+ slots, 8x GE SFP slots, 18x GE RJ45 ports (including 16x ports, 2x management/HA ports) SPU NP6 and CP9 hardware accelerated, 960GB SSD onboard storage, and 2 AC power supplies FG-1101E
Overview
FG-1101E Overview
Fortinet 2x 40GE QSFP+ slots , 4x 25GE SFP28 slots, 4x 10GE SFP+ slots, 8x GE SFP slots, 18x GE RJ45 ports (including 16x ports, 2x management/HA ports) SPU NP6 and CP9 hardware accelerated, 960GB SSD onboard storage, and 2 AC power supplies, 80 Gbit/s, 12500 Mbit/s, 2.76 µs, 256-bit AES, SHA-256, FortiOS, Wired
The FortiGate 1100E series delivers high performance next generation firewall (NGFW) capabilities for large enterprises and service providers. With multiple high-speed interfaces, high-port density, and high-throughput, ideal deployments are at the enterprise edge, hybrid data center core, and across internal segments. Leverage industry-leading IPS, SSL inspection, and advanced threat protection to optimize your network performance. Fortinet’s Security-Driven Networking approach provides tight network integration to the new security generation.
Quick Spec
Product Code | FG-1101E |
Hardware Accelerated 40 GE QSFP+ Slots | 2 |
Hardware Accelerated 25 GE SFP28 / 10 GE SFP+ / GE SFP Slots | 4 |
Hardware Accelerated 10 GE SFP+ Slots / GE SFP Slots | 4 |
Hardware Accelerated GE SFP Slots | 8 |
Hardware Accelerated GE RJ45 Ports | 16 |
GE RJ45 Management / HA Ports | 2 |
USB Ports (Client / Server) | 1 / 2 |
Console Port | 1 |
Onboard Storage | 2x 480 GB SSD |
Included Transceivers | 2x SFP (SX 1 GE) |
Height x Width x Length (inches) | 3.5 x 17.44 x 17.62 |
Height x Width x Length (mm) | 88.9 x 443 x 447.4 |
Weight | 25.4 lbs (11.55 kg) |
Form Factor (supports EIA/ non-EIA standards | Rack Mount, 2 RU |
AC Power Input | 100–240V AC, 50/60 Hz |
Product Details
Figure 1 shows the front view of FG-1100E. FG-1101E is similar with it.
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① | 2x USB Ports |
② | 1x Console Port |
③ | 2x GE RJ45 MGMT/HA Ports |
④ | 16x GE RJ45 Ports |
⑤ | 8x GE SFP Slots |
⑥ | 4x 10 GE SFP+ Slots / GE SFP Slots |
⑦ | 4x 25 GE SFP28 / 10 GE SFP+ / GE SFP Slots |
⑧ | 2x 40 GE QSFP+ Slots |
Compare to Similar Item
Product Code | FG-1101E | |
USB Ports (Client / Server) | 1 / 2 | 1 / 2 |
Console Port | 1 | 1 |
Onboard Storage | 0 | 2x 480 GB SSD |
Included Transceivers | 2x SFP (SX 1 GE) | 2x SFP (SX 1 GE) |
IPS Throughput | 12.5 Gbps | 12.5 Gbps |
NGFW Throughput | 9.8 Gbps | 9.8 Gbps |
Threat Protection Throughput | 7.11 Gbps | 7.11 Gbps |
Height x Width x Length (inches) | 3.5 x 17.44 x 17.62 | 3.5 x 17.44 x 17.62 |
Height x Width x Length (mm) | 88.9 x 443 x 447.4 | 88.9 x 443 x 447.4 |
Weight | 24.9 lbs (11.3kg) | 25.4 lbs (11.55 kg) |
Form Factor (supports EIA/ non-EIA standards | Rack Mount, 2 RU | Rack Mount, 2 RU |
AC Power Input | 100–240V AC, 50/60 Hz | 100–240V AC, 50/60 Hz |
Power Consumption (Average / Maximum) | 217 W / 336 W | 222 W / 346 W |
AC Current (Maximum) | 6A@120V, 3A@240V | 6A@120V, 3A@240V |
Heat Dissipation | 1,147 BTU/h | 1,181 BTU/h |
DC Power Input (FG-1100E-DC) | -48V DC | -- |
DC Current (Maximum) | 11.5A | -- |
Redundant Power Supplies | Yes, Hot swappable | Yes, Hot swappable |
Summary Description
Fortinet 2x 40GE QSFP+ slots , 4x 25GE SFP28 slots, 4x 10GE SFP+ slots, 8x GE SFP slots, 18x GE RJ45 ports (including 16x ports, 2x management/HA ports) SPU NP6 and CP9 hardware accelerated, 960GB SSD onboard storage, and 2 AC power supplies, 80 Gbit/s, 1
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Specification
FG-1101E Specification
FG-1101E Specification | |
Interfaces and Modules | |
Hardware Accelerated 40 GE QSFP+ Slots | 2 |
Hardware Accelerated 25 GE SFP28 / 10 GE SFP+ / GE SFP Slots | 4 |
Hardware Accelerated 10 GE SFP+ Slots / GE SFP Slots | 4 |
Hardware Accelerated GE SFP Slots | 8 |
Hardware Accelerated GE RJ45 Ports | 16 |
GE RJ45 Management / HA Ports | 2 |
USB Ports (Client / Server) | 1 / 2 |
Console Port | 1 |
Onboard Storage | 2x 480 GB SSD |
Included Transceivers | 2x SFP (SX 1 GE) |
System Performance — Enterprise Traffic Mix | |
IPS Throughput 2 | 12.5 Gbps |
NGFW Throughput 2, 4 | 9.8 Gbps |
Threat Protection Throughput 2, 5 | 7.11 Gbps |
System Performance and Capacity | |
IPv4 Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 64 byte, UDP) | 80 / 80 / 45 Gbps |
IPv6 Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 86 byte, UDP) | 80 / 80 / 45 Gbps |
Firewall Latency (64 byte, UDP) | 2.76 μs |
Firewall Throughput (Packet per Second) | 67.5 Mpps |
Concurrent Sessions (TCP) | 8 Million |
New Sessions/Second (TCP) | 500,000 |
Firewall Policies | 100,000 |
IPsec VPN Throughput (512 byte) 1 | 48 Gbps |
Gateway-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels | 20,000 |
Client-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels | 100,000 |
SSL-VPN Throughput | 8.4 Gbps |
Concurrent SSL-VPN Users (Recommended Maximum, Tunnel Mode) | 10,000 |
SSL Inspection Throughput (IPS, avg. HTTPS) 3 | 10 Gbps |
SSL Inspection CPS (IPS, avg. HTTPS) 3 | 6,500 |
SSL Inspection Concurrent Session (IPS, avg. HTTPS) 3 | 780,000 |
Application Control Throughput (HTTP 64K) 2 | 26 Gbps |
CAPWAP Throughput (HTTP 64K) | 43 Gbps |
Virtual Domains (Default / Maximum) | 10 / 250 |
Maximum Number of FortiSwitches Supported | 196 |
Maximum Number of FortiAPs (Total / Tunnel) | 4,096 / 2,048 |
Maximum Number of FortiTokens | 20,000 |
High Availability Configurations | Active-Active, Active-Passive, Clustering |
Dimensions and Power | |
Height x Width x Length (inches) | 3.5 x 17.44 x 17.62 |
Height x Width x Length (mm) | 88.9 x 443 x 447.4 |
Weight | 25.4 lbs (11.55 kg) |
Form Factor (supports EIA/ non-EIA standards | Rack Mount, 2 RU |
AC Power Input | 100–240V AC, 50/60 Hz |
Power Consumption (Average / Maximum) | 222 W / 346 W |
AC Current (Maximum) | 6A@120V, 3A@240V |
Heat Dissipation | 1,181 BTU/h |
DC Power Input (FG-1100E-DC) | -- |
DC Current (Maximum) | -- |
Redundant Power Supplies | Yes, Hot swappable |
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 | 66.7 dBA |
Forced Airflow | Front to Back |
Operating Altitude | Up to 7,400 ft (2,250 m) |
Compliance | FCC ICES, CE, RCM, VCCI, BSMI, UL/cUL, CB |
Certifications | ICSA Labs: Firewall, IPsec, IPS, Antivirus, SSL-VPN, USGv6/IPv6 |
Note: All performance values are “up to” and vary depending on system configuration. 1. IPsec VPN performance test uses AES256-SHA256. 2. IPS (Enterprise Mix), Application Control, NGFW and Threat Protection are measured with Logging enabled. 3. SSL Inspection performance values use an average of HTTPS sessions of different cipher suites. 4. NGFW performance is measured with Firewall, IPS and Application Control enabled. 5. Threat Protection performance is measured with Firewall, IPS, Application Control and Malware Protection enabled. | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the primary performance advantages of the SPU NP6 and CP9 processors in the FG-1101E? +
The FG-1101E integrates Fortinet’s custom SPU NP6 and CP9 hardware acceleration to offload compute-intensive security tasks. This architecture ensures that deep packet inspection, firewall throughput, and encrypted traffic processing occur at wire speed, minimizing latency and preventing the security stack from becoming a bottleneck during high-traffic enterprise operations.
How does the port density of the FG-1101E support modern data center network requirements? +
This appliance offers exceptional flexibility with its diverse port configuration. It includes 2x 40GE QSFP+ and 4x 25GE SFP28 slots for high-bandwidth backbone connectivity, alongside 4x 10GE SFP+, 8x GE SFP, and 18x GE RJ45 ports. This variety allows seamless integration into mixed-speed environments, providing the necessary density to handle high-performance uplinks while maintaining legacy connectivity for management and peripheral subnets.
What is the role of the onboard 960GB SSD in the FG-1101E? +
The integrated 960GB SSD serves as robust onboard storage for the FortiGate 1101E. This capacity is specifically designed to facilitate local logging, reporting, and the caching of security signatures. By providing high-speed, local data retention, the device reduces dependency on external log servers and ensures that critical network traffic intelligence remains accessible for immediate forensics and policy optimization.
Is the FortiGate 1101E suitable for high-availability deployment scenarios? +
Absolutely. The FG-1101E is engineered for mission-critical reliability and includes dual AC power supplies to ensure continuous operation in the event of a power module failure. When paired with FortiGate’s advanced HA clustering capabilities, this appliance supports sub-second failover, maintaining session state synchronization and ensuring that enterprise security policies remain enforced without interruption during hardware transitions.
Can the FG-1101E handle high-throughput encrypted traffic inspection? +
Yes, the onboard CP9 content processor is specifically optimized for cryptographic offloading. This enables the FG-1101E to perform resource-heavy SSL/TLS decryption and inspection tasks without imposing a significant load on the main system CPU. This ensures that security teams can maintain granular visibility into encrypted traffic flows without sacrificing the overall firewall throughput necessary for large-scale enterprise environments.
Does the FG-1101E support different interface speeds for mixed-speed environments? +
The FG-1101E provides a wide spectrum of connectivity options, ranging from 1GE RJ45 management ports to 40GE QSFP+ high-speed interfaces. This allows network architects to deploy the firewall at the core or aggregation layer, effectively bridging diverse network segments operating at varying speeds. The variety of SFP, SFP28, and RJ45 ports ensures broad compatibility with existing switch fabrics.
How should the management and HA ports be utilized on the FG-1101E? +
The FG-1101E features dedicated management and HA ports to isolate control-plane traffic from data-plane throughput. By segregating the management stream, administrators ensure that firewall configuration, logging, and HA heartbeat traffic do not compete with production traffic for bandwidth, which is essential for maintaining secure and responsive administrative control even during periods of heavy network load.
What deployment strategies are recommended for the FG-1101E's high-speed interfaces? +
For optimal performance, use the 40GE QSFP+ and 25GE SFP28 slots for primary core-to-firewall uplinks to prevent congestion. The 10GE SFP+ ports are ideal for connecting to regional data center switches, while the GE ports can be utilized for segmentation of smaller subnets or out-of-band management. This tiered approach maximizes the hardware's throughput capabilities while maintaining logical network separation.
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