Product Type | Network Device |
Model | FG-201E |
Form Factor | 1RU |
Rack Height | 1U |
Hard Drive Capacity | 480 GB |
Max Power Consumption | 109.9 Watt |
Power / Voltage Required | 100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz |
Concurrent Sessions | 2 Million |
New Sessions Per Second | 135000 |
Networking Type | Ethernet |
Fortinet FortiGate-201E w/1YR FortiCare & FortiGuard Enterprise Protection



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- - Bundled with 1-year FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Enterprise Protection for out-of-the-box comprehensive security
- - High-performance throughput and session handling capacity support demanding enterprise traffic loads
- - Compact 1RU form factor with 24 ports simplifies deployment while maintaining scalability
Product Overview
The Fortinet FortiGate-201E delivers enterprise-grade, high-throughput security in a compact 1U rack-mount form factor. This device includes 1-year FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Enterprise Protection for comprehensive real-time threat intelligence. Designed to support 2 million concurrent sessions and 135,000 new sessions per second, it is suitable for mid- to large-size networks that rely on stable, secure, and scalable performance. Key performance metrics include 7.2 Gbps IPSec VPN throughput and 2.2 Gbps IPS capacity, served over 24 wired Gigabit Ethernet ports. Integrated with a 480 GB hard drive and powered by an efficient 109.9W maximum consumption, it delivers optimal resource utilization while maintaining robust security operations.
Specifications
Product Overview
Advanced Security Features
IPS Throughput | 2.2 Gbps |
VPN IPSec Throughput | 7.2 Gbps |
Firewall Performance (NGFW) | approximately 1.8 Gbps |
Threat Protection Throughput | 1.5 Gbps |
Firewall Latency | 4 μs |
Firewall Concurrent Sessions | 2 Million |
Firewall Policies | 10000 |
Maximum Site-to-Site IPsec VPN Tunnels | 2000 |
SSL VPN Throughput | 900 Mbps |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 17.0 Inch |
Depth | 11.9 Inch |
Height | 1.75 Inch |
Weight | 12.6 lbs (5.7 kg) |
Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
Storage Temperature | -31°F to 158°F (-35°C to 70°C) |
Humidity (Operating) | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
Humidity (Storage) | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
Heat Dissipation | 375 BTU/h |
Cooling | Active cooling (fan-based) |
Wireless Features
Interfaces
Port Count | 24 |
Interface Type | Gigabit Ethernet |
Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Transport Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Data Transfer Rate | 1 Gbps |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | FortiOS Web UI, CLI, FortiManager, FortiCloud |
Licensing Model | 1 Year FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Enterprise Protection |
Included Security Subscriptions | IPS, Application Control, Web Filtering, AntiVirus, AntiSpam, Botnet IP/Domain Security, Mobile Malware |
Compliance & Origin
Country of Origin | |
TAA Compliance | |
Certifications | FCC, CE, UL/cUL, CB |
RoHS Compliance | Yes |