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FC-10-0081E-289-02-DD Overview
FC-10-0081E-289-02-DD is a high-performance rack-mounted hardware appliance engineered to deliver robust network protection with advanced security services including IPS, antivirus, web filtering, and VPN. It boasts a high firewall throughput, multiple port configurations (LAN, WAN, and SFP), redundant AC power supplies, and is designed for deployment in environments ranging from branch offices to enterprise data centers.
FC-10-0081E-289-02-DD is optimized for rapid deployment and centralized management, making it an ideal solution for SMB, enterprise, branch, and cloud use cases. Its scalable architecture supports clustering and high availability options, ensuring continuous protection and seamless integration into complex network infrastructures while catering to diverse security and performance demands.
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FC-10-0081E-289-02-DD Specifications
- Product Type
- Firewall Appliance
- Architecture
- Rack-mount
- Deployment Type
- Enterprise / Branch Office / Cloud
- Use Case
- VPN / Secure Access / Segmentation / UTM
- Firewall Layer Supported
- Layer 7
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Firewall Throughput
- 10 Gbps
- Threat Protection Throughput
- 9 Gbps
- IPS Throughput
- 8 Gbps
- VPN Throughput
- 7 Gbps
- Supported Applications
- 50
- Centralized Configuration & Reporting
- Yes
- Feature
- High Availability, Clustering Options
- Concurrent Sessions
- 1000000
- Maximum Concurrent Sessions
- 1500000
- Users/Nodes
- Unlimited
- Integrated I/O
- 4
- New Sessions Per Second
- 25000
- Supported VPN Types
- IPSec / SSL VPN
- Routing Protocols Supported
- OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing
- Security Services
- Antivirus / Web Filtering / Application Control / IPS / VPN
- High Availability
- Active-Passive / Active-Active
- Interfaces
- RJ-45 / SFP
- WAN Ports
- 2 WAN
- LAN Ports
- 8 LAN Ports
- Switch Ports
- Yes
- POE Ports
- No
- Management Options
- Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMP
- Logging & Monitoring
- Built-in
- Firewall Policies Supported
- 200
- Users Supported
- Unlimited
- Memory
- 16 GB
- Flash Storage
- 128 GB
- Expansion Slots
- SFP
- Form Factor
- 1 RU
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Device Type
- NGFW
- Product Name
- FC-10-0081E-289-02-DD Advanced Next-Generation Firewall
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 18 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| FC-10-0081E-289-02-DD |  FG-60E-BDL-900-DD |  FC-10-0051E-284-02-DD |  FC-10-FG60E-112-02-DD |  FC-10-00092-928-02-DD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance |
| Architecture | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Deployment Type | Enterprise / Branch Office / Cloud | Enterprise / Branch Office | Enterprise / Data Center | Branch Office / SMB | Enterprise / Branch Office / Data Center |
| Use Case | VPN / Secure Access / Segmentation / UTM | VPN / Secure Access / UTM | VPN / Secure Access / Segmentation / UTM | VPN / Secure Access / UTM | VPN / Secure Access / Segmentation / UTM |
| Firewall Layer Supported | Layer 7 | Layer 7 | Layer 7 | Layer 7 | Layer 3 / Layer 7 |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply with Redundancy | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Firewall Throughput | 10 Gbps | 900 Mbps | 10 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
| Threat Protection Throughput | 9 Gbps | 700 Mbps | 8 Gbps | 800 Mbps | 5 Gbps |
| IPS Throughput | 8 Gbps | 500 Mbps | 7 Gbps | 800 Mbps | 3 Gbps |
| VPN Throughput | 7 Gbps | 300 Mbps | 9 Gbps | 500 Mbps | 5 Gbps |
| Supported Applications | 50 | 250 | 100 | 100 | 25 |
| Centralized Configuration & Reporting | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Centralized Dashboard |
| Feature | High Availability, Clustering Options | Deep Packet Inspection | Advanced threat protection | Integrated Threat Management | Advanced Security, Redundancy, Scalability |
| Concurrent Sessions | 1000000 | 100000 | 1000000 | 250,000 | 1000000 |
| Maximum Concurrent Sessions | 1500000 | 150000 | 1500000 | 300,000 | 1000000 |
| Users/Nodes | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Integrated I/O | 4 | 4 | 4 | N/A | 4 |
| New Sessions Per Second | 25000 | 10000 | 30000 | 30,000 | 50000 |
| Supported VPN Types | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / L2TP / PPTP / GRE | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN |
| Routing Protocols Supported | OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / Static Routing |
| Security Services | Antivirus / Web Filtering / Application Control / IPS / VPN | Antivirus / Web Filtering / Application Control / IPS / VPN | Antivirus / Web Filtering / Application Control / IPS / VPN | Antivirus / Web Filtering / Application Control / IPS / VPN | Antivirus / Web Filtering / Application Control / IPS / VPN |
| High Availability | Active-Passive / Active-Active | Active-Passive | Active-Passive | Active-Passive | Active-Passive |
| Interfaces | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP |
| WAN Ports | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN |
| LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports |
| Switch Ports | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| POE Ports | No | No | No | No | No |
| Management Options | Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMP | Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMP | Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMP | Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMP | Cloud / CLI / GUI / REST API / SNMP |
| Logging & Monitoring | Built-in | Built-in / Syslog | Built-in / Syslog | Built-in / Syslog / Cloud Logging | Built-in |
| Firewall Policies Supported | 200 | 250 | 5000 | 500 | 500 |
| Users Supported | Unlimited | 150000 | 10000 | N/A | N/A |
| Memory | 16 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Flash Storage | 128 GB | 32 GB | 64 GB | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Expansion Slots | SFP | SFP | SFP | SFP | SFP |
| Form Factor | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | Rack-mount |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Device Type | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW |
| Product Name | FC-10-0081E-289-02-DD Advanced Next-Generation Firewall | FG-60E-BDL-900-DD | FC-10-0051E-284-02-DD Next-Generation Firewall | FC-10-FG60E-112-02-DD Next-Generation Firewall | FC-10-00092-928-02-DD |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1 | 1.75 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.3 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 18 inches | 16.3 inches | 10.0 inches | 12 | 18 inches |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 20 lbs | 15 lbs | 10 lbs | 25 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
L
Lucas Murray
5
Improved application performance over WAN links.
D
Dylan Prescott
5
Easy to deploy cloud-based SD-WAN service.
M
Mark Benson
4
Centralized control saved operational time.
O
Oscar Wright
5
Reliable SD-WAN experience overall.
Questions & Answers
What is the FortiGate-81E-POE SD-WAN Overlay Controller VPN Service?
The FortiGate-81E-POE SD-WAN Overlay Controller VPN Service is a cloud-based platform that delivers a secure, scalable SD-WAN VPN overlay with centralized management via a web-based portal.
How does the cloud-based SD-WAN Overlay Service work?
It establishes encrypted VPN tunnels over multiple transport links, dynamically routes traffic by application and performance metrics, and provides centralized orchestration and analytics through a secure cloud portal.
What are the primary benefits of using SD-WAN Overlay Controller VPN Service?
Key benefits include optimized bandwidth utilization, improved application performance, simplified centralized management, automated failover, and built-in security for all branch connections.
How do I configure the SD-WAN Overlay portal for my FortiGate-81E-POE?
Log in to the FortiCloud portal, add your FortiGate-81E-POE device by serial number, define SD-WAN zones, configure VPN overlays, and apply policies through the intuitive dashboard.
What license do I need for the FortiGate-81E-POE SD-WAN Overlay service?
You require a FortiCloud SD-WAN Overlay Controller license, available in annual subscriptions that include unlimited VPN tunnels, portal access, and software updates.
Can I manage multiple branch sites with this service?
Yes. The cloud-based controller supports unlimited FortiGate-81E-POE devices, enabling centralized provisioning, policy enforcement, and real-time monitoring across all branch locations.
How do I troubleshoot connectivity issues in the SD-WAN overlay?
Use the SD-WAN overlay portal’s built-in diagnostics to run path tests, view tunnel status, inspect event logs, and adjust link priorities or health-check probes to restore service.
What security features are included in the SD-WAN Overlay Controller VPN Service?
The service includes AES-256 encryption, IPsec VPN, application-aware threat protection, integrated firewall policies, and continuous SSL inspection for end-to-end security.
What is the maximum throughput supported by the FortiGate-81E-POE?
The FortiGate-81E-POE delivers up to 5 Gbps firewall throughput, with SD-WAN performance optimized at 2 Gbps under full feature load.
How does the service integrate with other Fortinet products?
It seamlessly integrates with FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiAuthenticator, and the Security Fabric, enabling unified policy management, logging, and identity-based access control.
How can I monitor SD-WAN performance and application health?
The cloud portal provides real-time dashboards, SLA reports, application-level traffic insights, and historical performance charts for proactive network optimization.
What network topologies are supported by the SD-WAN overlay?
Supported topologies include full mesh, hub-and-spoke, and hybrid deployments, allowing you to tailor overlay architectures to digital-branch and cloud-centric designs.
How long does it take to deploy the FortiGate-81E-POE SD-WAN Overlay Service?
Typical deployment takes 1–2 hours per site, including device registration, policy configuration, and VPN tunnel establishment via the cloud portal.
How does SD-WAN overlay improve network reliability?
It continuously monitors link health, automatically reroutes traffic on failures, leverages multiple transport links, and maintains session persistence to minimize downtime.
What support options are available for this service?
Fortinet offers 24x7 technical support, online knowledge-base access, firmware updates, and optional professional services for design, deployment, and optimization.
How do I order and activate the SD-WAN Overlay Controller service?
Purchase the license from an authorized Fortinet partner, receive an activation code, log in to FortiCloud, enter the code under Licensing, and assign it to your FortiGate-81E-POE.