FG-301E - Fortinet NGFW Middle-range Series FortiGate 301E

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FG-301E

Fortinet FG-301E, 18 x GE RJ45 ports (including 1 x MGMT port, 1 X HA port, 16 x switch ports), 16 x GE SFP slots, SPU NP6 and CP9 hardware accelerated, 2x 240GB onboard SSD storage. FG-301E
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Fortinet FG-301E, 18 x GE RJ45 ports (including 1 x MGMT port, 1 X HA port, 16 x switch ports), 16 x GE SFP slots, SPU NP6 and CP9 hardware accelerated, 2x 240GB onboard SSD storage. FG-301E

Overview
FG-301E Overview

Fortinet FortiGate 301E, 32 Gbit/s, 20 Gbit/s, 5000 Mbit/s, 3 µs, 570 BTU/h, 48 dB

FG-301E is the Fortinet NGFW Middle-range Series FortiGate 301E firewall. The FortiGate 301E 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-301E

Firewall

32 Gbps

IPS

5 Gbps

NGFW

3.5 Gbps

Threat Protection

3 Gbps

Interfaces

16 x GE SFP slots

16 x GE RJ45 ports

2x GE RJ45 MGMT/HA Ports

Product Details

Figure 1 shows the front view of FG-300E. FG-301E is similar with it.

Fortinet FG-300E Front View

Note:

2 USB Ports

1 Console Port

RJ45 MGMT Ports

RJ45 HA Ports

16x GE RJ45 Ports

16x GE SFP Slots

Figure 2 shows the rear view of FG-300E. FG-301E is similar with it.

Fortinet FG-300E Rear View

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

Optional Power Supply

SP-FG300E-PS

AC power supply for FG-300/301E, FG-400/401E, FG-500/501E, FG-600/601E, FAZ-200F/300F/800F and FMG-200F/300F

Related Products

TypesModelDescription
Basic FirewallFG-301E18 x GE RJ45 ports (including 1 x MGMT port, 1 X HA port, 16 x switch ports), 16 x GE SFP slots, SPU NP6 and CP9 hardware accelerated, 2x 240GB onboard SSD storage.
1 year bundleFG-301E-BDL-950-12FG-301E Hardware plus 1 Year 24*7 FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection (FG-301E & FC-10-00307-950-02-12)
1 year LicenseFC-10-00307-950-02-121 year Unified (UTM) Protection (24x7 FortiCare plus Application Control, IPS, AV, Web Filtering and Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud) of FG-301E
3 year bundleFG-301E-BDL-950-36FG-301E Hardware plus 3 Year 24*7 FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection (FG-301E & FC-10-00307-950-02-36)
3 year LicenseFC-10-00307-950-02-363 year Unified (UTM) Protection (24x7 FortiCare plus Application Control, IPS, AV, Web Filtering and Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud) of FG-301E
5 year bundleFG-301E-BDL-950-60FG-301E Hardware plus 5 Year 24*7 FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection (FG-301E & FC-10-00307-950-02-60)
5 year LicenseFC-10-00307-950-02-605 year Unified (UTM) Protection (24x7 FortiCare plus Application Control, IPS, AV, Web Filtering and Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud) of FG-301E
Power supplySP-FG300E-PSAC power supply for FG-300/301E and FG-500/501E.

Compare to Similar Item

Sku

FG-300E

FG-301E

Firewall

32 Gbps

32 Gbps

IPS

5 Gbps

5 Gbps

NGFW

3.5 Gbps

3.5 Gbps

Threat Protection

3 Gbps

3 Gbps

Interfaces

16 x GE SFP slots

16 x GE RJ45 ports

2x GE RJ45 MGMT/HA Ports

16 x GE SFP slots

16 x GE RJ45 ports

2x GE RJ45 MGMT/HA Ports

Local Storage

NIL

2x 240 GB SSD

18x GE RJ45 ports (including 1x MGMT port, 1x HA port, 16x switch ports), 16x GE SFP slots, SPU NP6 and CP9 hardware accelerated, 480 GB SSD

  • 1U Firewall throughput: 32000 Mbit/s
  • 570 BTU/h
  • Wired Ethernet LAN data rates: 10,100,1000 Mbit/s Console port: RJ-45
  • Total storage capacity: 480 GB SSD capacity: 240 GB
  • 173 W

Summary Description

Fortinet FortiGate 301E, 32 Gbit/s, 20 Gbit/s, 5000 Mbit/s, 3 µs, 570 BTU/h, 48 dB

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Specification

FG-301E Specification

FG-301E Specification

Type

FORTIGATE 301E

Interfaces and Modules

GE SFP Slots

16

GE RJ45 Interfaces

16

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)

System Performance and Capacity

IPv4 Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 64 byte, UDP)

32 / 32 / 20 Gbps

IPv6 Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 86 byte, UDP)

32 / 32 / 20 Gbps

Firewall Latency (64 byte, UDP)

3 μs

Firewall Throughput (Packet per Second)

30 Mpps

Concurrent Sessions (TCP)

4 Million

New Sessions/Second (TCP)

300,000

Firewall Policies

10,000

IPsec VPN Throughput (512 byte)

20 Gbps

Client-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels

50,000

SSL-VPN Throughput

2.5Gbps

Concurrent SSL-VPN Users (Recommended Maximum, Tunnel Mode)

5,000

SSL Inspection Throughput (IPS, avg. HTTPS) 

3.9 Gbps

SSL Inspection CPS (IPS, avg. HTTPS)

2,500

Application Control Throughput (HTTP 64K)

7 Gbps

CAPWAP Throughput (1444 byte, UDP)

5 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

600

High Availability Configurations

Active-Active, Active-Passive, Clustering

System Performance — Enterprise Traffic Mix

IPS Throughput

5 Gbps

NGFW Throughput

3.5 Gbps

Threat Protection Throughput

3 Gbps

Dimensions and Power

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)

95 W / 180 W

Current (Maximum)

6A

Heat Dissipation

570 BTU/h

Redundant Power Supplies

optional

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

48 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

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of hardware acceleration does the Fortinet FG-301E utilize for improved throughput? +
The FG-301E is engineered with Fortinet’s proprietary SPU NP6 network processor and CP9 content processor. These hardware-accelerated chips offload compute-intensive tasks, such as packet processing and encryption, ensuring that your network maintains high-performance deep packet inspection and secure throughput without creating a bottleneck at the firewall level.
How many total ports does the FG-301E provide for flexible network segmentation? +
This appliance offers high-density connectivity with 18 x GE RJ45 ports and 16 x GE SFP slots. The RJ45 configuration includes dedicated ports for management and high availability, alongside 16 switch ports. This diverse port structure allows IT administrators to segment traffic effectively across both copper and fiber infrastructure within a single, unified security appliance.
Does the FG-301E include onboard storage for local log retention and reporting? +
Yes, the FG-301E comes equipped with dual 240GB onboard SSD storage drives. This local storage is essential for maintaining comprehensive security logs, storing report data, and facilitating local caching, which enhances the appliance's ability to provide real-time visibility into network activity without constant reliance on external logging servers.
What makes the FG-301E suitable for enterprise-grade High Availability (HA) deployments? +
The FG-301E features a dedicated HA port specifically designed for cluster configurations. By pairing two units in an Active-Passive or Active-Active setup, organizations can ensure seamless failover and continuous uptime. This hardware-level redundancy is critical for maintaining robust security postures in mission-critical enterprise environments where service interruption is not an option.
Can the FG-301E handle complex security policies without sacrificing network speed? +
By leveraging the integrated SPU NP6 and CP9 acceleration, the FG-301E is optimized to process complex security policies, including application control and threat prevention, at hardware speeds. This architecture ensures that even with intensive security features enabled, the firewall delivers consistent, low-latency performance required by modern, data-heavy enterprise networks.
Which specific port configurations are included in the 18 GE RJ45 interface set? +
The 18 GE RJ45 interface set is functionally divided to support diverse deployment requirements. It consists of one dedicated management port for out-of-band administration, one dedicated HA port for clustering, and 16 switch ports. This configuration provides ample density for direct device connectivity or integration into existing enterprise switching infrastructure.
Is the FG-301E designed for fiber-heavy data center environments? +
With 16 integrated GE SFP slots, the FG-301E is highly capable of supporting fiber-based network architectures. These slots provide the necessary interface density to connect directly into fiber backbones or aggregation layers, making the unit an excellent choice for data centers or branch offices that require high-speed, long-distance connectivity options.
What is the primary management benefit of the onboard storage in the FG-301E? +
The dual 240GB SSDs provide a reliable local repository for forensic data, incident logging, and security reports. Having this storage onboard enables the firewall to perform local analysis and rapid data retrieval, reducing the bandwidth load on your management network and ensuring that critical security telemetry is preserved even during transient connectivity issues.
How can I obtain a custom price quote for large volume orders of Fortinet hardware? +
At BuyRouterSwitch.com, we specialize in supporting large-scale enterprise deployments. For bulk acquisitions of the FG-301E or other network infrastructure, please contact our dedicated sales team directly. We provide competitive volume pricing tailored to your specific project requirements, ensuring you receive the best possible value for your enterprise hardware investment.
Why should I choose BuyRouterSwitch.com for my next firewall purchase? +
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