FG-1500D - Fortinet NGFW High-end Series FortiGate 1500D
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FG-1500D Overview
Fortinet FG-1500D, 8 x 10GE SFP+ slots, 16 x GE SFP slots, 18 x GE RJ45 ports (including 16 x ports, 2 x management/HA ports), SPU NP6 and CP8 hardware accelerated, 480GB SSD onboard storage FG-1500D
Overview
FG-1500D Overview
Fortinet FortiGate 1500D, 80 Gbit/s, 50 Gbit/s, 15000 Mbit/s, 10500 transactions/sec, 16000 transactions/sec, 1375 BTU/h
FG-1500D is the Fortinet NGFW High-end Series FortiGate 1500D firewall. The FortiGate 1500D series delivers high performance threat protection and SSL inspection for large enterprises and service providers, with the flexibility to be deployed at the enterprise/cloud edge, in the data center core or internal segments.
Quick Spec
SKU | FG-1500D |
Firewall | 80 Gbps |
IPS | 13 Gbps |
NGFW | 7 Gbps |
Threat Protection | 5 Gbps |
Interfaces | 8x 10 GE SFP+ slots 16x GE SFP slots 18x GE RJ45 ports (including 16x ports, 2x management/HA ports) |
Product Details
Figure 1 shows the front view of FG-1500D.
Note:
① | Console Port |
② | USB Management Port |
③ | USB Port |
④ | 2x GE RJ45 Management Ports |
⑤ | 16x GE SFP Slots |
⑥ | 16x GE RJ45 Ports |
⑦ | 8x 10 GE SFP+ / GE SFP |
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 |
10 GE SFP+ Transceiver Module, Short Range | FG-TRAN-SFP+SR | 10 GE SFP+ transceiver module, short range for all systems with SFP+ and SFP/SFP+ slots |
10 GE SFP+ Transceiver Module, Long Range | FG-TRAN-SFP+LR | 10 GE SFP+ transceiver module, long range for all systems with SFP+ and SFP/SFP+ slots |
10 GE Copper SFP+ transceiver module, up to 30m | FS-TRAN-SFP+GC | 10 GE copper SFP+ RJ45 transceiver. For FortiSwitch only, up to 30m |
10 GE SFP+ Active Direct Attach Cable, 10m / 32.8 ft | SP-CABLE-ADASFP+ | 10 GE SFP+ active direct attach cable, 10m / 32.8 ft for all systems with SFP+ and SFP/SFP+ slots |
Rack Mount Sliding Rails | SP-FG3040B-RAIL | Rack mount sliding rails for FG-1000C/-DC, FG-1200D, FG-1500D/DC, FG-3040B/-DC, FG-3140B/-DC, FG-3240C/-DC, FG-3000D/-DC, FG-3100D/-DC, FG-3200D/-DC, FG-3700D/-DC, FG-3700DX, FG-3810D/-DC and FG-3950B/-DC |
AC Power Supply | SP-FG1240B-PS | AC power supply for FG-1200D, FG-1240B, FG-1500D, FG-1500DT, FG-3040B and FG-3140B |
Related Products
| Types | Model | Description |
| Basic Firewall | FG-1500D | Fortinet FG-1500D 8 x 10GE SFP+ slots, 16 x GE SFP slots, 18 x GE RJ45 ports (including 16 x ports, 2 x management/HA ports), SPU NP6 and CP8 hardware accelerated, 480GB SSD onboard storage |
| 1 year bundle | FG-1500D-BDL-950-12 | FG-1500D Hardware plus 1 Year 24*7 FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection (FG-1500D & FC-10-01500-950-02-12) |
| 1 year License | FC-10-01500-950-02-12 | 1 year Unified (UTM) Protection (24x7 FortiCare plus Application Control, IPS, AV, Web Filtering and Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud) of FG-1500D |
| 3 year bundle | FG-1500D-BDL-950-36 | FG-1500D Hardware plus 3 Year 24*7 FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection (FG-1500D & FC-10-01500-950-02-36) |
| 3 year License | FC-10-01500-950-02-36 | 3 year Unified (UTM) Protection (24x7 FortiCare plus Application Control, IPS, AV, Web Filtering and Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud) of FG-1500D |
| 5 year bundle | FG-1500D-BDL-950-60 | FG-1500D Hardware plus 5 Year 24*7 FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection (FG-1500D & FC-10-01500-950-02-60) |
| 5 year License | FC-10-01500-950-02-60 | 5 year Unified (UTM) Protection (24x7 FortiCare plus Application Control, IPS, AV, Web Filtering and Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud) of FG-1500D |
Compare to Similar Item
Sku | FG-1500D | FG-1500D-DC |
Firewall | 80 Gbps | 80 Gbps |
IPS | 13 Gbps | 13 Gbps |
NGFW | 7 Gbps | 7 Gbps |
Threat Protection | 5 Gbps | 5 Gbps |
Interfaces | 8x 10 GE SFP+ slots 16x GE SFP slots 18x GE RJ45 ports (including 16x ports, 2x management/HA ports) | 8x 10 GE SFP+ slots 16x GE SFP slots 18x GE RJ45 ports (including 16x ports, 2x management/HA ports) |
Power Supply | AC Power Supply | DC Power Supply |
FortiGate 1500D, Gigabit Ethernet, SFP+, 2U, FortiOS
- Flexible high-speed network interfaces for future-proof connectivity
- Simplified, easy-to-manage, layered security services in a single platform
- 2U Firewall throughput: 80000 Mbit/s
- Built-in processor
- 1375 BTU/h
- 10000 user(s)
- Wired
- Total storage capacity: 480 GB
Summary Description
Fortinet FortiGate 1500D, 80 Gbit/s, 50 Gbit/s, 15000 Mbit/s, 10500 transactions/sec, 16000 transactions/sec, 1375 BTU/h
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Specification
FG-1500D Specification
FG-1500D Specification | |
Type | FORTIGATE 1500D |
Interfaces and Modules | |
Hardware Accelerated 10 GE SFP+ / GE SFP Slots | 8 |
Hardware Accelerated GE SFP Slots | 16 |
Hardware Accelerated 10 GE RJ45 Ports | — |
Hardware Accelerated GE RJ45 Ports | 16 |
GE RJ45 Management / HA Ports | 2 |
USB Ports (Client/Server) | 1 / 1 |
Console Port | 1 |
Onboard Storage | 2x 240 GB SSD |
Included Transceivers | 2x SFP+ (SR 10GE) |
System Performance and Capacity | |
Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 64 byte, UDP) | 80 / 80 / 55 Gbps |
IPv6 Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 86 byte, UDP) | 80 / 80 / 55 Gbps |
Firewall Latency (64 byte, UDP) | 3 μs |
Firewall Throughput (Packet per Second) | 82.5 Mpps |
Concurrent Sessions (TCP) | 12 Million |
New Sessions/Second (TCP) | 300,000 |
Firewall Policies | 100,000 |
IPsec VPN Throughput (512 byte) | 50 Gbps |
Gateway-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels | 20,000 |
Client-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels | 100,000 |
SSL-VPN Throughput | 4 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) | 3,100 |
SSL Inspection Concurrent Session (IPS, avg. HTTPS) | 800,000 |
Application Control Throughput (HTTP 64K) | 16 Gbps |
CAPWAP Throughput (1444 byte, UDP) | 20 Gbps |
Virtual Domains (Default / Maximum) | 10 / 250 |
Maximum Number of FortiSwitches Supported | 128 |
Maximum Number of FortiAPs (Total / Tunnel) | 4,096 / 1,024 |
Maximum Number of FortiTokens | 20,000 |
Maximum Number of Registered FortiClients | 20,000 |
High Availability Configurations | Active-Active, Active-Passive, Clustering |
System Performance — Enterprise Traffic Mix | |
IPS Throughput | 13 Gbps |
NGFW Throughput | 7 Gbps |
Threat Protection Throughput | 5 Gbps |
Dimensions and Power | |
Height x Width x Length | 3.5 x 17.24 x 21.81 inches 89 x 438 x 554 mm |
Form Factor | Rack Mount, 2 RU |
AC Power Supply | 100–240V AC, 50–60 Hz |
Power Consumption (Average / Maximum) | 336 / 403.2 W |
Heat Dissipation | 1,375 BTU/h |
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 | 59 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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the primary hardware acceleration architecture inside the Fortinet FG-1500D? +
The FG-1500D utilizes Fortinet’s proprietary SPU NP6 and CP8 processors. These custom-built ASICs offload computationally intensive tasks from the main CPU, ensuring high-throughput packet processing for firewall and VPN traffic while maintaining robust deep packet inspection capabilities even during peak network utilization.
How many high-speed 10GE SFP+ interfaces does the FG-1500D provide for backbone connectivity? +
This appliance is equipped with 8 x 10GE SFP+ slots. These high-speed interfaces are ideal for integrating the firewall into 10 Gigabit Ethernet backbones or core switching environments, allowing for seamless, low-latency traffic handling and data-center grade performance in high-density network deployments.
Can the Fortinet FG-1500D support redundant high-availability configurations? +
Yes, the FG-1500D includes two dedicated management and HA ports specifically designed for cluster synchronization. By connecting two units in an Active-Passive or Active-Active configuration, enterprise IT teams can ensure continuous uptime, session failover, and hardware redundancy for mission-critical network segments.
What is the storage capacity of the internal SSD on the FG-1500D? +
The FG-1500D features a 480GB onboard SSD. This integrated storage provides ample space for logging security events, maintaining detailed traffic reports, and storing local threat intelligence data, which is essential for audit compliance and forensic analysis without needing external log collectors.
What type of connectivity options are available for standard local area network segments? +
Beyond the 10GE slots, this unit offers 16 x GE SFP slots and 16 x GE RJ45 ports. This flexible port density allows for diverse connectivity options, supporting both long-range fiber uplinks and standard copper-based connections for internal server farms or switch stacks.
Is the FG-1500D suitable for high-traffic enterprise perimeter security? +
Absolutely. With its combination of hardware-accelerated processing and massive interface density, the FG-1500D is designed to handle high-bandwidth enterprise traffic. It effectively balances intensive security policy enforcement with the performance requirements of modern high-speed data centers and large-scale campus networks.
Does the FG-1500D require specific optics for its SFP+ and SFP interfaces? +
The SFP+ and SFP slots are standard-based, requiring compatible Fortinet or third-party transceivers that match your fiber or copper cabling infrastructure. It is recommended to verify the specific SFP modules against the Fortinet compatibility matrix to ensure optimal signal integrity and link stability in your production environment.
How does the CP8 content processor enhance the firewall's security posture? +
The integrated CP8 content processor accelerates computationally heavy tasks like deep packet inspection, encryption, and decryption. By offloading these functions from the general-purpose CPU, the FG-1500D maintains high performance across encrypted traffic streams, such as SSL/TLS inspection, without creating a processing bottleneck for the firewall.
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