FG-601E - Fortinet NGFW Middle-range Series FortiGate 601E
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FG-601E Overview
Fortinet FG-601E, 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-601E
Overview
FG-601E 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, 2x 240GB onboard SSD storage, 36 Gbit/s, 7 Gbit/s, 10000 Mbit/s, 2 µs, 832 BTU/h, 59 dB
FG-601E 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-601E |
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.
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.
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-601E | 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-601E-BDL-950-12 | FG-601E Hardware plus 1 Year 24*7 FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection (FG-601E & FC-10-F6H1E-950-02-12) |
| 1 year License | FC-10-F6H1E-950-02-12 | 1 year Unified (UTM) Protection (24x7 FortiCare plus Application Control, IPS, AV, Web Filtering and Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud) of FG-601E |
| 3 year bundle | FG-601E-BDL-950-36 | FG-601E Hardware plus 3 Year 24*7 FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection (FG-601E & FC-10-F6H1E-950-02-36) |
| 3 year License | FC-10-F6H1E-950-02-36 | 3 year Unified (UTM) Protection (24x7 FortiCare plus Application Control, IPS, AV, Web Filtering and Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud) of FG-601E |
| 5 year bundle | FG-601E-BDL-950-60 | FG-601E Hardware plus 5 Year 24*7 FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection (FG-601E & FC-10-F6H1E-950-02-60) |
| 5 year License | FC-10-F6H1E-950-02-60 | 5 year Unified (UTM) Protection (24x7 FortiCare plus Application Control, IPS, AV, Web Filtering and Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud) of FG-601E |
Compare to Similar Item
Sku | FG-601E | 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
- 1U Firewall throughput: 36000 Mbit/s
- 832 BTU/h
- Wired Console port: RJ-45
- Total storage capacity: 480 GB SSD capacity: 240 GB
- 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, 2x 240GB onboard SSD storage, 36 Gbit/s, 7 Gbit/s, 10000 Mbit/s, 2 µs, 832 BTU/h, 59 dB
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Specification
FG-601E Specification
FG-601E Specification | |
Type | FORTIGATE 601E |
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 / 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 FortiGate 601E? +
The FG-601E leverages Fortinet’s proprietary SPU architecture, specifically incorporating the NP6 network processor and the CP9 content processor. This hardware acceleration offloads compute-intensive tasks like firewall, VPN, and deep packet inspection from the main CPU, ensuring wire-speed performance and maintaining low latency even during high-traffic throughput scenarios in enterprise network environments.
How does the port configuration on the FG-601E support enterprise connectivity requirements? +
The device features a highly versatile physical interface set, including two 10 GE SFP+ slots for high-speed uplinks, eight GE SFP slots, and ten GE RJ45 ports. This configuration provides ample density for segmenting traffic, managing dedicated high-availability clusters, and separating out-of-band management traffic, making it an ideal candidate for core-to-edge connectivity in mid-to-large sized branch office deployments.
What is the purpose of the 240 GB onboard SSD storage on the FG-601E? +
The integrated 240 GB SSD storage is primarily utilized for local logging, reporting, and caching functions. By providing local storage directly on the appliance, the FG-601E allows administrators to maintain comprehensive traffic analytics and security event history without relying immediately on external log collectors, which is crucial for quick incident response and forensic analysis.
Can the FortiGate 601E be configured for high availability? +
Yes, the FG-601E includes a dedicated HA port specifically designed to facilitate robust stateful failover configurations. By connecting two identical units, you can implement Active-Passive or Active-Active modes to ensure uninterrupted network security, seamless session synchronization, and rapid recovery times in the event of a primary unit hardware failure.
Is the FG-601E suitable for protecting high-speed fiber-optic network environments? +
Absolutely. The inclusion of two 10 GE SFP+ slots and eight GE SFP slots allows the FG-601E to integrate directly into fiber-based network backbones. This capability eliminates the need for external media converters, reduces potential points of failure, and ensures your firewall is capable of handling the high-bandwidth demands typical of modern data-intensive enterprise architectures.
How should the FG-601E be managed within a complex network infrastructure? +
The appliance features a dedicated management port for secure, out-of-band administrative access, keeping management traffic isolated from production data flows. You can manage the unit via the intuitive FortiOS GUI, the command-line interface (CLI) for granular configuration, or integrate it into the FortiManager platform for centralized, multi-device security policy management across your entire organization.
Does the FortiGate 601E support deep packet inspection at scale? +
Yes, the CP9 content processor is specifically engineered to handle the overhead associated with SSL/TLS inspection and advanced security features like IPS and application control. Because these intensive cryptographic and pattern-matching tasks are handled by dedicated hardware rather than the general-purpose CPU, the FG-601E sustains high throughput levels even when full security inspection is enabled.
What specific physical interfaces are designated for internal switching and management? +
The FG-601E includes ten GE RJ45 ports in total. Within this bank, you have one dedicated MGMT port for administration, one dedicated HA port for clustering synchronization, and eight GE switch ports. This allows for flexible local network segmentation or direct connection to internal switches without requiring additional external hardware for smaller departmental deployments.
How can I obtain a competitive bulk quote for multiple FortiGate 601E units? +
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