FG-500E-BDL - Fortinet NGFW Middle-range Series FortiGate 500E BDL
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FG-500E-BDL Overview
Fortinet FG-500E Hardware plus 1 Year 8x5 FortiCare and FortiGuard UTP Bundle FG-500E-BDL
Overview
FG-500E-BDL Overview
Fortinet FortiGate 500E, 0.033 Gbit/s, 5 Gbit/s, 20 Gbit/s, 11000 Mbit/s, 613 BTU/h, 43 dB
FG-500E-BDL is the Fortinet FG-500E Hardware plus 1 Year 8x5 FortiCare and FortiGuard UTM Bundle. The FortiGate 500E 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-500E-BDL |
Firewall | 36 Gbps |
IPS | 5.5 Gbps |
NGFW | 5 Gbps |
Threat Protection | 4.7 Gbps |
Interfaces | 2 x 10GE SFP+ slots 8 x GE SFP slots 8 x GE RJ45 ports 1 x GE RJ45 management ports |
Product Details
Figure 1 shows the front view of FG-500E. FG-500E-BDL is similar with it.
Note:
① | 2 USB Ports |
② | 1 Console Port |
③ | 2x GE RJ45 MGMT/HA Ports |
④ | 8x GE SFP Slots |
⑤ | 8x GE RJ45 Ports |
⑥ | 2x 10 GE SFP+ Slots |
Figure 2 shows the rear view of FG-500E. FG-500E-BDL 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 |
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 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 |
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 |
Compare to Similar Item
Sku | FG-500E-BDL | |
Firewall | 36 Gbps | 36 Gbps |
IPS | 5.5 Gbps | 5.5 Gbps |
NGFW | 5 Gbps | 5 Gbps |
Threat Protection | 4.7 Gbps | 4.7 Gbps |
Interfaces | 2 x 10GE SFP+ slots 8 x GE SFP slots 8 x GE RJ45 ports 1 x GE RJ45 management ports | 2 x 10GE SFP+ slots 8 x GE SFP slots 8 x GE RJ45 ports 1 x GE RJ45 management ports |
Bundle | N/A | Fortinet FG-500E Hardware plus 1 Year 8x5 FortiCare and FortiGuard UTM Bundle |
10xRJ-45, 8xSFP, 2xSFP+, 1U, 43dB, 432 x 380 x 45mm, 7.3kg, White
- 1U Firewall throughput: 33 Mbit/s
- 613 BTU/h
- 50000 user(s)
- Wired
Summary Description
Fortinet FortiGate 500E, 0.033 Gbit/s, 5 Gbit/s, 20 Gbit/s, 11000 Mbit/s, 613 BTU/h, 43 dB
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Specification
FG-500E-BDL Specification
FG-500E-BDL Specification | |
Type | Fortinet FG-500E Hardware plus 1 Year 8x5 FortiCare and FortiGuard UTM Bundle |
Interfaces and Modules | |
10 GE SFP+ Slots | 2 |
GE SFP Slots | 8 |
GE RJ45 Interfaces | 8 |
GE RJ45 Management Ports | 2 |
USB Ports | 2 |
RJ45 Console Port | 1 |
Local Storage | NIL |
Included Transceivers | 2x SFP (SX 1 GE) |
System Performance and Capacity | |
IPv4 Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 64 byte, UDP) | 36 / 36 / 22 Gbps |
IPv6 Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 86 byte, UDP) | 36 / 36 / 22 Gbps |
Firewall Latency (64 byte, UDP) | 2 μs |
Firewall Throughput (Packet per Second) | 33 Mpps |
Concurrent Sessions (TCP) | 8 Million |
New Sessions/Second (TCP) | 300,000 |
Firewall Policies | 10,000 |
IPsec VPN Throughput (512 byte) | 5 Gbps |
Client-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels | 50,000 |
SSL-VPN Throughput | 5 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) | 3,500 |
Application Control Throughput (HTTP 64K) | 14 Gbps |
CAPWAP Throughput (1444 byte, UDP) | 18 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 | 2,000 |
High Availability Configurations | Active-Active, Active-Passive, Clustering |
System Performance — Enterprise Traffic Mix | |
IPS Throughput | 5.2 Gbps |
NGFW Throughput | 5 Gbps |
Threat Protection Throughput | 4.7 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 / 193 W |
Current (Maximum) | 6A |
Heat Dissipation | 613 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 | 43 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 throughput performance can I expect from the FortiGate 500E in a typical enterprise environment? +
The FortiGate 500E is engineered for high-performance enterprise security, delivering firewall throughput of up to 32 Gbps. With its dedicated SPU-based hardware acceleration, it maintains consistent low-latency performance even when handling complex SSL inspection and deep packet inspection tasks, making it a robust choice for protecting mid-to-large sized corporate networks.
What is included in the FG-500E-BDL UTP bundle? +
The FG-500E-BDL bundle streamlines your security deployment by combining the high-capacity hardware appliance with a 1-year subscription to both 8x5 FortiCare and the FortiGuard Unified Threat Protection (UTP) package. This ensures your firewall is equipped with essential services like IPS, advanced malware protection, application control, and web filtering right out of the box.
How does the FortiGate 500E handle high-bandwidth branch office connectivity? +
The 500E features a flexible port configuration, including multiple GE RJ45, GE SFP, and 10GE SFP+ ports. This connectivity versatility allows IT administrators to integrate the appliance into high-speed backbones or fiber-optic WAN links, ensuring the firewall does not become a bottleneck while managing traffic flows across geographically dispersed branch sites.
Is the FG-500E-BDL suitable for deep packet inspection on encrypted traffic? +
Yes, this model leverages Fortinet’s proprietary SPU content processor to offload the heavy computational requirements of SSL/TLS decryption. By utilizing hardware-accelerated inspection, the FG-500E-BDL provides superior visibility into encrypted traffic streams, allowing the security stack to identify hidden threats without degrading your overall network performance.
Can the FG-500E-BDL be integrated into an existing Security Fabric architecture? +
Absolutely. The FG-500E-BDL is designed for seamless integration into the Fortinet Security Fabric. It enables automated threat intelligence sharing and unified management across your entire infrastructure, providing deep visibility and a synchronized defense posture against sophisticated, multi-vector attacks throughout your enterprise network.
How should I approach the deployment of the FG-500E-BDL for maximum redundancy? +
For mission-critical deployments, we recommend configuring two FG-500E units in an High Availability (HA) cluster. Using either Active-Passive or Active-Active modes, you can ensure seamless failover and stateful synchronization. This configuration provides the necessary network resiliency to maintain security operations during hardware failures or routine maintenance windows.
What security services does the FortiGuard UTP bundle cover? +
The UTP bundle integrated into the FG-500E-BDL provides a comprehensive defense-in-depth solution. It covers essential security services, including Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), URL filtering, antivirus, and advanced threat protection, all managed via a centralized policy framework that updates automatically to counter the latest emerging cybersecurity vulnerabilities and exploits.
Does the FG-500E-BDL support SD-WAN functionality out of the box? +
Yes, the appliance fully supports Fortinet's Secure SD-WAN capabilities. By utilizing the integrated hardware acceleration, the FG-500E-BDL offers application-aware routing, automated path selection based on real-time link quality, and simplified management for hybrid WAN environments, which helps optimize cloud application performance and user experience.
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