FG-500E - Fortinet NGFW Middle-range Series FortiGate 500E
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FG-500E Overview
Fortinet FG-500E 2 x 10GE SFP+ slots, 10 x GE RJ45 ports (including 1 x MGMT port, 1 X HA port, 8 x switch ports), 8 x GE SFP slots, SPU NP6 and CP9 hardware accelerated FG-500E
Overview
FG-500E Overview
Fortinet FORTIGATE-500E, 0.033 Gbit/s, 5 Gbit/s, 20 Gbit/s, 11000 Mbit/s, 613 BTU/h, 43 dB
FG-500E is the Fortinet NGFW Middle-range Series FortiGate 500E firewall. 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 |
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.
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.
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 |
Related Products
| Types | Model | Description |
| Basic Firewall | FG-500E | Fortinet FG-500E 2 x 10GE SFP+ slots, 10 x GE RJ45 ports (including 1 x MGMT port, 1 X HA port, 8 x switch ports), 8 x GE SFP slots, SPU NP6 and CP9 hardware accelerated |
| 1 year bundle | FG-500E-BDL-950-12 | FG-500E Hardware plus 1 Year 24*7 FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection (FG-500E & FC-10-0500E-950-02-12) |
| 1 year License | FC-10-0500E-950-02-12 | 1 year Unified (UTM) Protection (24x7 FortiCare plus Application Control, IPS, AV, Web Filtering and Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud) of FG-500E |
| 3 year bundle | FG-500E-BDL-950-36 | FG-500EHardware plus 3 Year 24*7 FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection (FG-500E & FC-10-0500E-950-02-36) |
| 3 year License | FC-10-0500E-950-02-36 | 3 year Unified (UTM) Protection (24x7 FortiCare plus Application Control, IPS, AV, Web Filtering and Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud) of FG-500E |
| 5 year bundle | FG-500E-BDL-950-60 | FG-500EHardware plus 5 Year 24*7 FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection (FG-500E & FC-10-0500E-950-02-60) |
| 5 year License | FC-10-0500E-950-02-60 | 5 year Unified (UTM) Protection (24x7 FortiCare plus Application Control, IPS, AV, Web Filtering and Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud) of FG-500E |
| Power supply | SP-FG300E-PS | AC power supply for FG-300/301E and FG-500/501E. |
Compare to Similar Item
Sku | FG-501E | FG-500E |
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 |
Local Storage | 2x 240 GB SSD | NIL |
10xRJ-45, 8xSFP, 2xSFP+, 1U, 43dB, 432 x 380 x 45mm, 7.3kg, White
- 1U Firewall throughput: 33 Mbit/s
- 613 BTU/h
- 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 Specification
FG-500E Specification | |
Type | FORTIGATE 500E |
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 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the primary performance advantages of the SPU NP6 and CP9 processors in the FortiGate 500E? +
The integrated SPU NP6 network processor offloads traffic to accelerate throughput, while the CP9 content processor handles compute-intensive security tasks. This dual-accelerated hardware architecture ensures the FG-500E maintains high performance for deep packet inspection and encrypted traffic processing without creating bottlenecks, making it ideal for high-bandwidth enterprise environments.
How can the mixed port configuration of the FG-500E be utilized for network segmentation? +
The FG-500E provides extensive flexibility through its 2 x 10GE SFP+ slots, 8 x GE SFP slots, and 8 x GE RJ45 switch ports. Network administrators can leverage these diverse interfaces to create isolated VLANs, implement physical segmentation for sensitive segments, or connect directly to high-speed fiber backbones while maintaining granular control over internal traffic flow.
Does the FG-500E support High Availability (HA) deployments? +
Yes, the device includes a dedicated GE HA port specifically designed for cluster configurations. By pairing two FG-500E units in an Active-Passive or Active-Active setup, you can ensure seamless failover and consistent security posture. This configuration is essential for organizations requiring high uptime and continuous network availability in mission-critical deployment scenarios.
What type of connectivity does the FG-500E offer for high-speed fiber backbone integration? +
The appliance features 2 x 10GE SFP+ ports designed to handle high-bandwidth uplinks. These ports allow the firewall to connect directly to 10GbE switches or core routers, facilitating high-speed data transfer across the enterprise network while ensuring that the security inspection layer can keep pace with modern multi-gigabit traffic demands.
Can the FG-500E switch ports be managed independently for different subnet zones? +
The 8 x GE RJ45 switch ports offer versatility in how you structure your local network. These ports can be configured as a hardware switch for simple connectivity or broken out into independent interfaces to support multiple security zones, DMZs, or dedicated management segments for internal enterprise equipment.
Is the FG-500E suitable for a medium-to-large branch office or mid-sized enterprise data center? +
The FG-500E is perfectly positioned for mid-sized enterprises or high-demand branch locations. With a robust port density and hardware-accelerated processing, it manages complex security policies and encrypted traffic inspection with efficiency. Its combination of SFP, SFP+, and RJ45 connectivity makes it highly adaptable to various data center or edge deployment architectures.
How does the dedicated management port simplify device administration? +
The dedicated GE MGMT port isolates management traffic from your production data traffic. By connecting this port to a secure management network, administrators can perform configuration changes, firmware updates, and log monitoring without consuming the bandwidth or CPU cycles allocated to the security inspection of live user data streams.
Does the FortiGate 500E support standard SFP transceiver modules? +
The 8 x GE SFP slots are compatible with standard Small Form-factor Pluggable modules, allowing for fiber connectivity across various distances within the data center. This modularity ensures you can select the appropriate optical transceivers—such as SX, LX, or LH—that match your existing structured cabling infrastructure without needing hardware adapters.
How can I obtain a bulk quote for multiple FG-500E units for our upcoming infrastructure refresh? +
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