FG-201E - Fortinet NGFW Middle-range Series FortiGate 201E
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FG-201E Overview
Fortinet FG-201E, 18 x GE RJ45 (including 2 x WAN ports, 1 x MGMT port, 1 X HA port, 14 x switch ports), 4 x GE SFP slots, SPU NP6Lite and CP9 hardware accelerated, 480GB onboard SSD storage. FG-201E
Overview
FG-201E Overview
Fortinet 18 x GE RJ45 (including 2 x WAN ports, 1 x MGMT port, 1 X HA port, 14 x switch ports), 4 x GE SFP slots, SPU NP6Lite and CP9 hardware accelerated, 480GB onboard SSD storage., 20 Gbit/s, 9 Gbit/s, 6000 Mbit/s, 1000 transactions/sec, 3500 transactions/sec, 374.9 BTU/h
FG-201E is the Fortinet NGFW Middle-range Series FortiGate 201E firewall. The FortiGate 201E 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-201E |
Firewall | 20 Gbps |
IPS | 2.2 Gbps |
NGFW | 1.8 Gbps |
Threat Protection | 1.2 Gbps |
Interfaces | 2x GE RJ45 Management/HA Ports 2x GE RJ45 WAN Ports 14x GE RJ45 Ports 4x GE SFP Slots |
Product Details
Figure 1 shows the front view of FG-200E. FG-201E is similar with it.
Note:
① | Console Port |
② | USB Port |
③ | 2x GE RJ45 Management/HA Ports |
④ | 2x GE RJ45 WAN Ports |
⑤ | 10x GE RJ45 Ports |
⑥ | 4x GE RJ45 Ports |
⑦ | 4x GE SFP Slots |
Figure 2 shows the rear view of FG-200E. FG-201E is similar with it.
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-201E | 18 x GE RJ45 (including 2 x WAN ports, 1 x MGMT port, 1 X HA port, 14 x switch ports), 4 x GE SFP slots, SPU NP6Lite and CP9 hardware accelerated, 480GB onboard SSD storage. |
| 1 year bundle | FG-201E-BDL-950-12 | FG-201E Hardware plus 1 Year 24*7 FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection (FG-201E & FC-10-00208-950-02-12) |
| 1 year License | FC-10-00208-950-02-12 | 1 year Unified (UTM) Protection (24x7 FortiCare plus Application Control, IPS, AV, Web Filtering and Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud) of FG-201E |
| 3 year bundle | FG-201E-BDL-950-36 | FG-201E Hardware plus 3 Year 24*7 FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection (FG-201E & FC-10-00208-950-02-36) |
| 3 year License | FC-10-00208-950-02-36 | 3 year Unified (UTM) Protection (24x7 FortiCare plus Application Control, IPS, AV, Web Filtering and Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud) of FG-201E |
| 5 year bundle | FG-201E-BDL-950-60 | FG-201E Hardware plus 5 Year 24*7 FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection (FG-201E & FC-10-00208-950-02-60) |
| 5 year License | FC-10-00208-950-02-60 | 5 year Unified (UTM) Protection (24x7 FortiCare plus Application Control, IPS, AV, Web Filtering and Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud) of FG-201E |
Compare to Similar Item
Sku | FG-201E | |
Firewall | 20 Gbps | 20 Gbps |
IPS | 2.2 Gbps | 2.2 Gbps |
NGFW | 1.8 Gbps | 1.8 Gbps |
Threat Protection | 1.2 Gbps | 1.2 Gbps |
Interfaces | 2x GE RJ45 Management/HA Ports 2x GE RJ45 WAN Ports 14x GE RJ45 Ports 4x GE SFP Slots | 2x GE RJ45 Management/HA Ports 2x GE RJ45 WAN Ports 14x GE RJ45 Ports 4x GE SFP Slots |
Local Storage | — | 1x 480 GB SSD |
FortiGate 201E, Gigabit Ethernet, SFP, 1U, FortiOS
- NSS Labs Recommended next-generation Firewall
- Multi-layered security with deep visibility
- 1U Firewall throughput: 20000 Mbit/s
- Built-in processor
- 374.9 BTU/h
- 300 user(s)
- Wired
- Total storage capacity: 480 GB
Summary Description
Fortinet 18 x GE RJ45 (including 2 x WAN ports, 1 x MGMT port, 1 X HA port, 14 x switch ports), 4 x GE SFP slots, SPU NP6Lite and CP9 hardware accelerated, 480GB onboard SSD storage., 20 Gbit/s, 9 Gbit/s, 6000 Mbit/s, 1000 transactions/sec, 3500 transacti
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Specification
FG-201E Specification
FG-201E Specification | |
Type | FORTIGATE 201E |
Interfaces and Modules | |
GE SFP Slots | 4 |
GE RJ45 Interfaces | 14 |
GE RJ45 WAN Interfaces | 2 |
GE RJ45 Management/HA Ports | 2 |
USB Ports | 2 |
RJ45 Console Port | 1 |
Local Storage | 1x 480 GB SSD |
Included Transceivers | 0 |
System Performance and Capacity | |
Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 64 byte, UDP) | 20 / 20 / 9 Gbps |
Firewall Latency (64 byte, UDP) | 3 μs |
Firewall Throughput (Packet per Second) | 13.5 Mpps |
Concurrent Sessions (TCP) | 2 Million |
New Sessions/Second (TCP) | 135,000 |
Firewall Policies | 10,000 |
IPsec VPN Throughput (512 byte) | 7.2 Gbps |
Client-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels | 10,000 |
SSL-VPN Throughput | 900 Mbps |
Concurrent SSL-VPN Users (Recommended Maximum, Tunnel Mode) | 5,00 |
SSL Inspection Throughput (IPS, avg. HTTPS) | 820 Mbps |
SSL Inspection CPS (IPS, avg. HTTPS) | 1000 |
Application Control Throughput (HTTP 64K) | 3.5 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) | 128 / 64 |
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 | 2.2 Gbps |
NGFW Throughput | 1.8 Gbps |
Threat Protection Throughput | 1.2 Gbps |
Dimensions and Power | |
Height x Width x Length | 1.75 x 17.0 x 11.9 inches 44.45 x 432 x 301 mm |
Form Factor | 1 RU |
AC Power Supply | 100–240V AC, 60–50 Hz |
Power Consumption (Average / Maximum) | 70.98 / 109.9 W |
Heat Dissipation | 374.9 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 | 31.1 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 are the primary hardware acceleration benefits of the Fortinet FG-201E? +
The FG-201E integrates SPU NP6Lite and CP9 processors. The NP6Lite ASIC offloads high-speed packet processing, reducing latency for traffic flows, while the CP9 content processor accelerates compute-intensive security functions like deep packet inspection, SSL VPN, and IPS. This hardware-based architecture ensures consistent performance even when advanced threat protection features are fully enabled across the network.
How many total ports does the FG-201E offer, and how are they categorized? +
This appliance provides a versatile port density for mid-sized deployments. You get 18 GE RJ45 ports total, which includes two dedicated WAN ports, one management interface, one high-availability port, and 14 switch ports. Additionally, the unit features four GE SFP slots, providing flexible fiber connectivity options for uplink requirements or high-speed inter-switch links.
What is the purpose of the 480GB onboard SSD in the FG-201E? +
The 480GB onboard SSD serves as high-speed local storage for logging, reporting, and file buffering. This storage is essential for maintaining comprehensive security logs directly on the appliance, allowing administrators to perform forensic analysis and generate detailed traffic reports without immediately offloading all data to external management servers.
Is the FortiGate 201E suitable for high availability clustering? +
Yes, the FG-201E includes a dedicated HA port specifically designed for cluster synchronization. By deploying two units in an Active-Passive or Active-Active configuration, you can ensure network continuity. This hardware-level redundancy allows for seamless failover, preventing service disruption if a primary unit experiences a power issue or hardware failure.
Does the FG-201E support diverse WAN deployment scenarios? +
Absolutely. With two dedicated WAN ports and the ability to repurpose switch ports as additional WAN interfaces, this firewall is well-suited for SD-WAN deployments. The hardware acceleration ensures that traffic steering, link load balancing, and secure tunnel performance remain robust, even when managing multiple internet service provider connections simultaneously.
How does the FG-201E simplify network segment management? +
The 14 dedicated switch ports allow you to collapse your access layer connectivity directly into the security appliance. This simplifies the architecture for smaller branches by reducing the need for separate edge switches. You can easily assign these ports to different VLANs to isolate guest traffic, IoT devices, or internal server subnets effectively.
Can the FG-201E handle encrypted traffic inspection without significant performance degradation? +
The dedicated CP9 content processor is specifically engineered to handle the overhead of SSL/TLS inspection. By offloading cryptographic tasks from the main CPU, the FG-201E maintains higher throughput rates for encrypted traffic, which is critical for identifying threats hidden within HTTPS-encrypted payloads in modern enterprise environments.
What role does the dedicated management port play in the FG-201E architecture? +
The dedicated MGMT port provides an out-of-band management interface. This enables network administrators to configure, monitor, and troubleshoot the appliance through a separate network path. This is a best practice for security as it keeps management traffic isolated from the production data plane, preventing potential interference or unauthorized access from the user network.
How can I obtain a competitive bulk quote for multiple FG-201E units? +
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