FG-401E - Fortinet Next general Firewalls -Middle range-400E Series
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FG-401E Overview
Fortinet FortiGate 401E FG-401E, 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-401E
Overview
FG-401E Overview
Fortinet 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., 32 Gbit/s, 4.5 Gbit/s, 7800 Mbit/s, 2.14 µs, 754 BTU/h, 48 dB
FortiGate-401E, 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.
The FortiGate 400E series provides an application-centric, scalable, and secure SD-WAN solution with Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) capabilities for mid-sized to large enterprises deployed at the campus or branch level. Protects against cyber threats with system-on-a-chip acceleration and industry-leading secure SD-WAN in a simple, affordable, and easy to deploy solution. Fortinet’s Security-Driven Networking approach provides tight integration of the network to the new generation of security.
Related Products
| Types | Model | Description |
| Basic Firewall | FG-401E | FortiGate-401E, 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. |
| 1 year bundle | FG-401E-BDL-950-12 | FG-401E Hardware plus 1 Year 24*7 FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection (FG-401E & FC-10-0401E-950-02-12) |
| 1 year License | FC-10-0401E-950-02-12 | 1 year Unified (UTM) Protection (24x7 FortiCare plus Application Control, IPS, AV, Web Filtering and Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud) of FG-401E |
| 3 year bundle | FG-401E-BDL-950-36 | FG-401EHardware plus 3 Year 24*7 FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection (FG-401E & FC-10-0401E-950-02-36) |
| 3 year License | FC-10-0401E-950-02-36 | 3 year Unified (UTM) Protection (24x7 FortiCare plus Application Control, IPS, AV, Web Filtering and Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud) of FG-401E |
| 5 year bundle | FG-401E-BDL-950-60 | FG-401EHardware plus 5 Year 24*7 FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection (FG-401E & FC-10-0401E-950-02-60) |
| 5 year License | FC-10-0401E-950-02-60 | 5 year Unified (UTM) Protection (24x7 FortiCare plus Application Control, IPS, AV, Web Filtering and Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud) of FG-401E |
Quick Spec
| Model | FG-401E |
| Hardware Accelerated GE RJ45 Interfacess | 16 |
| Hardware Accelerated GE SFP Slots | 16 |
| GE RJ45 Management Ports | 2 |
USB Ports | 2 |
| RJ45 Console Port | 1 |
| IPv4 Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 64 byte, UDP) | 32 / 32 / 24 Gbps |
| IPv6 Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 64 byte, UDP) | 32 / 32 / 24 Gbps |
| Form Factor | Rack Mount, 1 RU |
18x GE RJ45 ports (including 1x MGMT port, 1x HA port, 16x switch ports), 16x GE SFP, 2x 240 GB SSD
- Firewall throughput: 32000 Mbit/s
- 754 BTU/h
- Wired Ethernet LAN data rates: 1000 Mbit/s Console port: RJ-45
- Total storage capacity: 480 GB SSD capacity: 240 GB
Summary Description
Fortinet 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., 32 Gbit/s, 4.5 Gbit/s, 7800 Mbit/s, 2.14 µs, 754 BTU/h, 48 dB
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Specification
FG-401E Specification
| FG-401E Specification | |
| Model | FG-401E |
| Hardware Accelerated GE RJ45 Interfacess | 16 |
| Hardware Accelerated GE SFP Slots | 16 |
| GE RJ45 Management Ports | 2 |
USB Ports | 2 |
| RJ45 Console Port | 1 |
| IPv4 Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 64 byte, UDP) | 32 / 32 / 24 Gbps |
| IPv6 Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 64 byte, UDP) | 32 / 32 / 24 Gbps |
| Form Factor | Rack Mount, 1 RU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the primary hardware acceleration benefits of the FortiGate 401E? +
The FG-401E integrates Fortinet's proprietary SPU NP6 and CP9 processors. This hardware acceleration offloads compute-intensive firewall and VPN tasks, ensuring high throughput and low latency for deep packet inspection. By moving these processes from the general-purpose CPU to dedicated silicon, the device maintains consistent performance even under heavy encrypted traffic loads or complex security policy enforcement.
How many total ports are available on the FG-401E for network segmentation? +
This appliance provides high port density for flexible network design. It includes 18 GE RJ45 ports, specifically designated as 16 switch ports, one dedicated management port, and one high-availability port. Additionally, the unit features 16 GE SFP slots, allowing for versatile fiber connectivity. This combination enables extensive segmentation and simplifies integration into existing copper or fiber-based network infrastructures.
What is the role of the onboard SSD storage in the FG-401E? +
The FG-401E comes equipped with dual 240GB onboard SSD storage units. This local storage is critical for on-box logging, reporting, and caching capabilities. By maintaining localized logs, administrators can quickly retrieve historical security data and performance metrics without relying solely on external log servers, facilitating faster incident response and granular forensic analysis directly from the firewall interface.
Is the FortiGate 401E suitable for high-availability deployments? +
Absolutely. The FG-401E features a dedicated HA port specifically designed for clustering multiple units together. By implementing an Active-Passive or Active-Active configuration, you can ensure seamless failover and redundancy for your enterprise edge. This setup prevents single points of failure, maintaining network uptime and security continuity during hardware maintenance or unexpected equipment malfunctions.
Can the FG-401E handle encrypted traffic inspection efficiently? +
Yes, the integration of the CP9 Content Processor is engineered specifically to handle high-performance decryption and inspection of SSL/TLS traffic. Given the industry trend toward encrypted web traffic, this hardware acceleration ensures that your security stack can identify threats hidden in encrypted flows without creating a significant performance bottleneck or impacting user experience.
What type of management access does the FG-401E support? +
The device includes a dedicated MGMT port for out-of-band management, ensuring that administrative access remains available even if the production data ports are fully utilized or experiencing congestion. This dedicated interface allows IT teams to securely access the FortiOS dashboard or CLI, providing robust control over firewall policies, security profiles, and system updates without traversing the main data plane.
How do the 16 SFP slots on the FG-401E enhance scalability? +
The 16 GE SFP slots provide significant flexibility for enterprise deployments requiring fiber-optic backbones or long-distance connectivity between switches and the firewall. These slots allow you to adapt your uplink media type to meet specific infrastructure needs, facilitating high-speed connections to core switches while maintaining a clean, scalable physical layer for complex, multi-site network environments.
Is the FortiGate 401E designed for mid-sized enterprise data centers? +
The FG-401E is specifically optimized for mid-to-large enterprise environments that demand a balance of high throughput and advanced threat protection. With its combination of hardware acceleration and significant port density, it serves effectively as a next-generation firewall at the campus perimeter or as a high-speed segment gateway, reliably processing intensive security inspection tasks for growing networks.
How can I obtain a bulk quote for multiple FG-401E units? +
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