FG-600E - Fortinet NGFW Middle-range Series FortiGate 600E
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FG-600E Overview
Fortinet FG-600E, 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 FG-600E
Overview
FG-600E Overview
Fortinet 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, 36 Gbit/s, 7 Gbit/s, 10000 Mbit/s, 2 µs, 832 BTU/h, 59 dB
FG-600E is the Fortinet NGFW Middle-range Series FortiGate 601E firewall. The FortiGate 600E /601E 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-600E |
Firewall | 36 Gbps |
IPS | 10 Gbps |
NGFW | 9.5 Gbps |
Threat Protection | 7 Gbps |
Interfaces | 2 x 10GE SFP+ slots 8 x GE SFP slots 8 x GE RJ45 ports 2 x GE RJ45 management ports |
Product Details
Figure 1 shows the front view of FG-601E. FG-600E 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-601E. FG-600E 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-600E | 22x 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 |
| 1 year bundle | FG-600E-BDL-950-12 | FG-600E Hardware plus 1 Year 24*7 FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection (FG-600E & FC-10-F6H0E-950-02-12) |
| 1 year License | FC-10-F6H0E-950-02-12 | 1 year Unified (UTM) Protection (24x7 FortiCare plus Application Control, IPS, AV, Web Filtering and Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud) of FG-600E |
| 3 year bundle | FG-600E-BDL-950-36 | FG-600E Hardware plus 3 Year 24*7 FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection (FG-600E & FC-10-F6H0E-950-02-36) |
| 3 year License | FC-10-F6H0E-950-02-36 | 3 year Unified (UTM) Protection (24x7 FortiCare plus Application Control, IPS, AV, Web Filtering and Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud) of FG-600E |
| 5 year bundle | FG-600E-BDL-950-60 | FG-600E Hardware plus 5 Year 24*7 FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection (FG-600E & FC-10-F6H0E-950-02-60) |
| 5 year License | FC-10-F6H0E-950-02-60 | 5 year Unified (UTM) Protection (24x7 FortiCare plus Application Control, IPS, AV, Web Filtering and Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud) of FG-600E |
Compare to Similar Item
Sku | FG-600E | |
Firewall | 36 Gbps | 36 Gbps |
IPS | 10 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
NGFW | 9.5 Gbps | 9.5 Gbps |
Threat Protection | 7 Gbps | 7 Gbps |
Interfaces | 2 x 10GE SFP+ slots 8 x GE SFP slots 8 x GE RJ45 ports 2 x GE RJ45 management ports | 2 x 10GE SFP+ slots 8 x GE SFP slots 8 x GE RJ45 ports 2 x GE RJ45 management ports |
Local Storage | 2x 240 GB SSD | NIL |
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
- 1U Firewall throughput: 36000 Mbit/s
- 832 BTU/h
- Wired Console port: RJ-45
- 244 W
Summary Description
Fortinet 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, 36 Gbit/s, 7 Gbit/s, 10000 Mbit/s, 2 µs, 832 BTU/h, 59 dB
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Specification
FG-600E Specification
FG-600E Specification | |
Type | FORTIGATE 600E |
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 / 27 Gbps |
IPv6 Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 86 byte, UDP) | 36 / 36 / 27 Gbps |
Firewall Latency (64 byte, UDP) | 2 μs |
Firewall Throughput (Packet per Second) | 40.5 Mpps |
Concurrent Sessions (TCP) | 8 Million |
New Sessions/Second (TCP) | 450,000 |
Firewall Policies | 10,000 |
IPsec VPN Throughput (512 byte) | 20 Gbps |
Gateway-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels | 2,000 |
Client-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels | 50,000 |
SSL-VPN Throughput | 7 Gbps |
Concurrent SSL-VPN Users (Recommended Maximum, Tunnel Mode) | 10,000 |
SSL Inspection Throughput (IPS, avg. HTTPS) | 8 Gbps |
SSL Inspection CPS (IPS, avg. HTTPS) | 5,500 |
Application Control Throughput (HTTP 64K) | 15 Gbps |
Virtual Domains (Default / Maximum) | 10 / 10 |
Maximum Number of FortiSwitches Supported | 64 |
Maximum Number of FortiAPs (Total / Tunnel) | 1024 / 512 |
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 | 10 Gbps |
NGFW Throughput | 9.5 Gbps |
Threat Protection Throughput | 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) | 129 W / 244 W |
Current (Maximum) | 6A @ 100V |
Heat Dissipation | 832 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 | 59 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 components included in the Fortinet FG-600E? +
The FG-600E features the dedicated SPU NP6 network processor and CP9 content processor. These custom-built chips offload compute-intensive security tasks from the main CPU, ensuring high-speed throughput for firewall traffic and deep packet inspection without compromising overall system performance or latency.
How are the physical ports configured on the Fortinet FG-600E appliance? +
This unit is designed with versatile connectivity, featuring 2x 10 GE SFP+ slots for high-bandwidth uplinks, 8x GE SFP slots for flexible fiber integration, and 10x GE RJ45 ports. The RJ45 group includes dedicated ports for management and high availability clustering, along with 8 switch ports for local network segment connectivity.
Does the Fortinet FG-600E support high availability deployments? +
Yes, the FG-600E is engineered for enterprise-grade redundancy. It includes a dedicated HA port specifically for clustering, which enables seamless stateful failover between two units. This ensures your network security remains active and resilient even if the primary firewall hardware experiences an unexpected fault.
What specific performance advantages does the SPU NP6 provide for the FG-600E? +
The SPU NP6 (Network Processor) is critical for handling large volumes of traffic at wire speed. It accelerates firewall performance by offloading flow-based tasks, which effectively eliminates bottlenecks in high-speed network environments, ensuring that your security inspection processes do not throttle your overall internet or backbone performance.
Can I use the Fortinet FG-600E in a high-density fiber network environment? +
Absolutely. With its 2x 10 GE SFP+ slots and 8x GE SFP slots, the FG-600E is well-suited for data center or campus core deployments that require fiber connectivity. These ports allow for direct high-speed integration into your existing fiber-optic infrastructure, minimizing the need for additional media converters or external transceivers.
What is the primary role of the CP9 content processor in the FG-600E? +
The CP9 (Content Processor) is dedicated to accelerating security functions like IPsec VPN and SSL inspection. By moving these complex cryptographic and deep-inspection operations to the CP9 hardware, the FG-600E maintains high security posture and encrypted traffic performance, which is essential for protecting sensitive business communications against modern threats.
What is the recommended use case for the FG-600E firewall? +
The FG-600E is an ideal mid-to-large enterprise NGFW, perfectly sized for corporate headquarters, data center perimeters, or branch aggregation. Its combination of high port density and dedicated hardware acceleration makes it a robust choice for organizations that need to inspect heavy traffic loads while maintaining strict security policies.
Does the FG-600E management port provide dedicated administrative access? +
Yes, the device includes a dedicated GE RJ45 management port. By separating management traffic from your data plane, you ensure that administrative access to the FortiOS interface remains stable and reachable, even during periods of heavy network congestion or saturation on the main data-processing interfaces.
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