FG-501E - Fortinet NGFW Middle-range Series FortiGate 501E
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FG-501E Overview
Fortinet FG-501E, 2x 10 GE SFP+ slots, 10x GE RJ45 ports (including 1x MGMT port, 1x HA port, 8x switch ports), 8x GE SFP slots, SPU NP6 and CP9 hardware accelerated, 2x 240 GB onboard SSD storage FG-501E
Overview
FG-501E Overview
Fortinet FortiGate 501E, 0.033 Gbit/s, 5 Gbit/s, 20 Gbit/s, 11000 Mbit/s, 613 BTU/h, 43 dB
FG-501E is the Fortinet NGFW Middle-range Series FortiGate 501E firewall. 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 |
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 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 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 |
Related Products
| Types | Model | Description |
| Basic Firewall | FG-501E | 2x 10 GE SFP+ slots, 10x GE RJ45 ports (including 1x MGMT port, 1x HA port, 8x switch ports), 8x GE SFP slots, SPU NP6 and CP9 hardware accelerated, 2x 240 GB onboard SSD storage |
| 1 year bundle | FG-501E-BDL-950-12 | FG-501E Hardware plus 1 Year 24*7 FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection (FG-501E & FC-10-0501E-950-02-12) |
| 1 year License | FC-10-0501E-950-02-12 | 1 year Unified (UTM) Protection (24x7 FortiCare plus Application Control, IPS, AV, Web Filtering and Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud) of FG-501E |
| 3 year bundle | FG-501E-BDL-950-36 | FG-501EHardware plus 3 Year 24*7 FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection (FG-501E & FC-10-0501E-950-02-36) |
| 3 year License | FC-10-0501E-950-02-36 | 3 year Unified (UTM) Protection (24x7 FortiCare plus Application Control, IPS, AV, Web Filtering and Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud) of FG-501E |
| 5 year bundle | FG-501E-BDL-950-60 | FG-501EHardware plus 5 Year 24*7 FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection (FG-501E & FC-10-0501E-950-02-60) |
| 5 year License | FC-10-0501E-950-02-60 | 5 year Unified (UTM) Protection (24x7 FortiCare plus Application Control, IPS, AV, Web Filtering and Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud) of FG-501E |
| 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, 7.5kg, 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 Specification
FG-501E Specification | |
Type | FORTIGATE 501E |
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 are the primary hardware acceleration benefits of the Fortinet FG-501E? +
The FG-501E integrates Fortinet's proprietary SPU NP6 and CP9 processors. This hardware acceleration offloads compute-intensive tasks, specifically network traffic processing and content inspection, from the main CPU. This ensures high-throughput performance and low latency for next-generation firewall operations, even when advanced security features like deep packet inspection and encrypted traffic analysis are enabled.
Does the FG-501E support high-speed fiber connectivity? +
Yes, the appliance is equipped with two 10 GE SFP+ slots, allowing for high-bandwidth fiber uplink capabilities. These ports are ideal for connecting to core switches or ISP handoffs where 10G throughput is required to prevent bottlenecks in high-traffic enterprise network environments.
What is the physical port configuration available on the FG-501E? +
This unit provides a versatile mix of interfaces: 2x 10 GE SFP+ slots for high-speed uplinks, 8x GE SFP slots for fiber distribution, and 10x GE RJ45 ports. The RJ45 group includes a dedicated management port, a high-availability (HA) port, and 8 standard switch ports, facilitating flexible network segmenting and simplified management deployments.
How is the onboard 240 GB SSD storage utilized on the FG-501E? +
The integrated dual 240 GB SSDs provide local storage capacity essential for logging, reporting, and storing local traffic data. This onboard storage is critical for maintaining detailed audit trails and security analytics directly on the appliance, reducing the immediate dependency on external log management servers for short-term data retention.
Is the FG-501E suitable for a High Availability (HA) cluster deployment? +
Absolutely. The FortiGate 501E includes a dedicated HA port specifically designed for chassis clustering. This allows you to deploy two units in an Active-Passive or Active-Active configuration to ensure business continuity, hardware redundancy, and seamless failover, protecting your network against potential hardware interruptions.
Which security features can I run without compromising the throughput of the FG-501E? +
Thanks to the NP6 and CP9 security processors, you can run a full suite of NGFW features—such as Intrusion Prevention, Application Control, and Antivirus—without significant performance degradation. These chips are designed to handle complex security policies at hardware speed, maintaining consistent firewall performance even when multiple security blades are active.
Can I use the GE SFP slots for copper transceivers? +
The 8x GE SFP slots are designed to accommodate standard SFP modules. While they are primarily used for fiber optic connectivity, they can support compatible copper SFP modules depending on your network cabling infrastructure. Always ensure the transceivers used are verified as compatible with the Fortinet hardware to maintain stable link performance.
How does the FG-501E management port simplify daily operations? +
The dedicated management port provides an out-of-band interface, allowing administrators to manage the firewall independently of the traffic-carrying network ports. This ensures that even during periods of heavy congestion or network instability, you maintain reliable access to the administrative console for troubleshooting, configuration updates, or monitoring tasks.
How can I obtain a bulk quote for multiple FG-501E units from BuyRouterSwitch.com? +
For large-scale infrastructure projects requiring multiple units, please contact our sales department directly. Our team specializes in high-volume enterprise orders and can provide a customized, competitive quote tailored to your specific deployment needs and procurement requirements, ensuring you get the best value for your hardware investment.
Why should I choose BuyRouterSwitch.com for my Fortinet hardware procurement? +
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