FG-501E-BDL - Fortinet NGFW Middle-range Series FortiGate 501E BDL
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FG-501E-BDL Overview
FortiGate-501E Hardware plus FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified (UTP) Protection FG-501E-BDL
Overview
FG-501E-BDL Overview
Fortinet FortiGate 501E, 0.033 Gbit/s, 5 Gbit/s, 20 Gbit/s, 11000 Mbit/s, 613 BTU/h, 43 dB
FG-501E-BDL is the Fortinet NGFW Middle-range Series FortiGate 501E firewall. It is the FortiGate-501E Hardware plus FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection. The FortiGate 501E 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-501E-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-501E-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-501E-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-501E-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 |
Local Storage | 2x 240 GB SSD | 2x 240 GB SSD |
Bundle | N/A | FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection |
10xRJ-45, 8xSFP, 2xSFP+, 1U, 43dB, 432 x 380 x 45mm, 7.5kg, White
- 1U Firewall throughput: 33 Mbit/s
- 613 BTU/h
- Wired
- Total storage capacity: 480 GB SSD capacity: 240 GB
- 200 W
Summary Description
Fortinet FortiGate 501E, 0.033 Gbit/s, 5 Gbit/s, 20 Gbit/s, 11000 Mbit/s, 613 BTU/h, 43 dB
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Specification
FG-501E-BDL Specification
FG-501E-BDL Specification | |
Type | FortiGate-501E Hardware plus FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection |
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 | 2x 240 GB SSD |
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) | 105 W / 200 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 security services are included in the FortiGate-501E-BDL bundle? +
The FG-501E-BDL bundle provides a comprehensive security package by combining the hardware appliance with both FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified Threat Protection. This ensures your gateway is equipped with essential services like IPS, advanced malware protection, application control, and web filtering, providing deep visibility and automated defense against evolving cyber threats across your network perimeter.
What is the primary target deployment environment for the FortiGate-501E? +
The FortiGate-501E is engineered for medium to large enterprise environments. It excels as a high-performance Next-Generation Firewall for branch offices or data centers that require robust security without sacrificing network throughput. Its form factor and processing capacity are specifically balanced to handle heavy traffic loads and complex security policies found in typical corporate edge deployments.
Does the FG-501E support high-availability configurations? +
Yes, the FortiGate-501E fully supports high-availability (HA) deployment scenarios. You can configure these units in Active-Passive or Active-Active clusters to ensure continuous network uptime and session synchronization. This capability is critical for mission-critical enterprise infrastructures where maintaining a consistent security posture during a hardware failover event is a mandatory requirement for business continuity.
How does the FortiGate-501E handle encrypted traffic inspection? +
The FG-501E utilizes dedicated SPU (Security Processing Unit) acceleration to handle the resource-intensive task of SSL/TLS inspection. By offloading cryptographic operations to specialized hardware, the firewall maintains high throughput and low latency even when decrypting and inspecting secure traffic, allowing your IT team to identify hidden threats within encrypted payloads without bottlenecking your internal network.
Can I manage the FG-501E-BDL through FortiManager? +
Absolutely. The FortiGate-501E is fully compatible with the Fortinet Security Fabric, including central management via FortiManager. This allows enterprise administrators to streamline security operations, push uniform policy updates across multiple locations, and gain centralized reporting and configuration control, significantly reducing the administrative overhead associated with managing distributed firewall environments.
What are the physical port options available on the FortiGate-501E? +
The FortiGate-501E comes equipped with a variety of high-speed interfaces to suit flexible enterprise connectivity needs. It features multiple GE RJ45 ports alongside SFP/SFP+ slots, allowing for both copper and fiber optic uplinks. This physical diversity ensures the device can be easily integrated into existing network architectures, whether you require high-density copper access or high-speed fiber backbones.
Is the FortiGate-501E suitable for internal network segmentation? +
The FG-501E is an excellent choice for internal network segmentation. With its high-performance threat prevention and granular policy controls, it allows IT teams to enforce micro-segmentation strategies. This limits lateral movement for threats, isolates sensitive traffic segments, and ensures that security policies remain enforced as data moves between different zones within your enterprise data center or campus.
What is the benefit of the UTP bundle over purchasing security services separately? +
The Unified Threat Protection (UTP) bundle included with the FG-501E-BDL offers a streamlined, cost-effective approach to security licensing. By consolidating IPS, antivirus, web filtering, and anti-spam services into a single SKU, you simplify procurement and license management. This comprehensive coverage ensures your firewall is always ready to defend against the latest threat vectors without needing to manage disparate service renewals.
How can I obtain a bulk quote for multiple FortiGate-501E-BDL units? +
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Why should I choose BuyRouterSwitch.com for my Fortinet hardware purchases? +
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