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FC-10-0500E-179-02-DD Overview
Overview of FC-10-0500E-179-02-DD – FC-10-0500E-179-02-DD is a high-performance, rack-mount hardware appliance that delivers up to 10 Gbps of firewall throughput while offering versatile port configurations including multiple high-speed RJ-45 and SFP ports for 2 WAN and 8 LAN connectivity options. It features an AC power supply with redundant backup and is equipped with integrated security services such as IPS, antivirus, web filtering, application control, and VPN to ensure a comprehensive threat management solution.
FC-10-0500E-179-02-DD is engineered for both enterprise and branch office deployments, offering robust management options via cloud interfaces, CLI, GUI, centralized console, REST API, and SNMP. It supports scalable configurations, high availability through active-passive clustering, and is ideally suited for use cases that demand secure access, segmentation, and unified threat management across dynamic network environments.
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FC-10-0500E-179-02-DD Specifications
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Weight
- 15 lbs
- Depth
- 15.0 inches
- WAN Ports
- 2 WAN
- Memory
- 8 GB
- LAN Ports
- 8 LAN Ports
- Expansion Slots
- SFP
- Architecture
- Rack-mount
- Users/Nodes
- Unlimited
- High Availability
- Active-Passive
- Switch Ports
- Yes
- POE Ports
- No
- Form Factor
- 1 RU
- Device Type
- NGFW
- Product Type
- Firewall Appliance
- Deployment Type
- Enterprise / Branch Office
- Security Services
- Antivirus / Web Filtering / Application Control / IPS / VPN
- Interfaces
- RJ-45 / SFP
- Flash Storage
- 128 GB
- Supported VPN Types
- IPSec / SSL VPN
- Routing Protocols Supported
- OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing
- Management Options
- Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMP
- Firewall Policies Supported
- 500
- Firewall Throughput
- 10 Gbps
- Supported Applications
- 50
- Use Case
- VPN / Secure Access / Segmentation / UTM
- Centralized Configuration & Reporting
- Yes
- Feature
- Advanced threat protection
- Firewall Layer Supported
- Layer 7
- IPS Throughput
- 8 Gbps
- Logging & Monitoring
- Built-in / Syslog
- Integrated I/O
- 4
- Threat Protection Throughput
- 9 Gbps
- VPN Throughput
- 7 Gbps
- Users Supported
- 10000
- Concurrent Sessions
- 500000
- New Sessions Per Second
- 25000
- Maximum Concurrent Sessions
- 750000
- Product Name
- FC-10-0500E-179-02-DD Next Generation Firewall
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Product Comparison Table 
| FC-10-0500E-179-02-DD |  FC-10-00281-311-02-DD |  FC-10-00306-159-02-DD |  FC-10-00143-100-02-DD |  FG-201E-BDL-900-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 | Enterprise / Branch Office | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| Use Case | VPN / Secure Access / Segmentation / UTM | VPN / Secure Access / UTM | VPN / Secure Access / Segmentation / UTM | VPN / Secure Access / UTM | VPN / Secure Access / UTM |
| Firewall Layer Supported | Layer 7 | Layer 3 / Layer 4 / Layer 7 | Layer 3 / Layer 4 / Layer 7 | Layer 7 | Layer 3 / Layer 4 / Layer 7 |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Firewall Throughput | 10 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 0.9 Gbps |
| Threat Protection Throughput | 9 Gbps | 4 Gbps | 8 Gbps | 5 Gbps | 0.8 Gbps |
| IPS Throughput | 8 Gbps | 3 Gbps | 5 Gbps | 5 Gbps | 0.7 Gbps |
| VPN Throughput | 7 Gbps | 2 Gbps | 7 Gbps | 8 Gbps | 0.85 Gbps |
| Supported Applications | 50 | 200 | 100 | 50 | 150 |
| Centralized Configuration & Reporting | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Cloud |
| Feature | Advanced threat protection | Advanced threat protection, deep packet inspection, and integrated VPN services | Advanced threat protection | Advanced threat protection with integrated IPS and sandboxing | High Availability, Clustering, Advanced Threat Protection |
| Concurrent Sessions | 500000 | 500000 | 500000 | 500000 | 35000 |
| Maximum Concurrent Sessions | 750000 | 750000 | 1000000 | 1000000 | 45000 |
| Users/Nodes | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Integrated I/O | 4 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 |
| New Sessions Per Second | 25000 | 20000 | 20000 | 30000 | 1800 |
| Supported VPN Types | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / L2TP | IPSec / SSL VPN |
| Routing Protocols Supported | OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / RIP / 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-Active |
| Interfaces | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP / SFP+ |
| WAN Ports | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN |
| LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 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 / SNMP | Cloud / CLI / GUI / SNMP | Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMP | Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMP |
| Logging & Monitoring | Built-in / Syslog | Built-in / Syslog | Built-in / Syslog / Cloud Logging | Built-in / Syslog | Built-in / Syslog / Cloud Logging |
| Firewall Policies Supported | 500 | 2000 | 250 | 200 | 150 |
| Users Supported | 10000 | N/A | N/A | 1000 | Unlimited |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Flash Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Expansion Slots | SFP | SFP | SFP | SFP | SFP |
| Form Factor | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Device Type | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW |
| Product Name | FC-10-0500E-179-02-DD Next Generation Firewall | FC-10-00281-311-02-DD Next-Generation Firewall | FC-10-00306-159-02-DD | FC-10-00143-100-02-DD NextGen Firewall | FG-201E-BDL-900-DD Next-Generation Firewall |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.75 | N/A | 1.75 | 1.75 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.3 | N/A | 17.0 | 17.5 inches |
| Depth | 15.0 inches | 11.2 | N/A | 14.0 | 15 inches |
| Weight | 15 lbs | 20 lbs | N/A | 15 lbs | 18 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
L
Leon Grant
5
Easy orchestration across multiple devices.
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Norman Fisher
4
Reliable FortiManager cloud experience.
V
Victor Price
5
Reduced management overhead significantly.
T
Trevor Lang
5
Practical solution for distributed environments.
Questions & Answers
What is the FortiGate-500E with FortiManager Cloud service?
FortiGate-500E is a high-performance next-generation firewall appliance, and FortiManager Cloud is a SaaS-based central management and orchestration service that unifies configuration, monitoring, and policy deployment across all your Fortinet devices via a secure cloud platform.
How does FortiManager Cloud centralize device management?
FortiManager Cloud consolidates device provisioning, policy configuration, firmware updates, and real-time monitoring in a single web-based console, delivering consistent security posture and automated orchestration without on-premise infrastructure.
What security features does FortiGate-500E include?
FortiGate-500E provides intrusion prevention, antivirus, web filtering, application control, SSL inspection, VPN, and advanced threat protection powered by FortiASIC acceleration for low-latency, high-throughput security enforcement.
What are the performance specifications of FortiGate-500E?
FortiGate-500E delivers up to 20 Gbps firewall throughput, 7 Gbps next-generation firewall (NGFW) throughput, 4 Gbps threat protection throughput, supports over 5 million concurrent sessions, and offers 12× GE and 8× SFP ports.
Can I manage multiple FortiGate devices with FortiManager Cloud?
Yes. FortiManager Cloud supports centralized management of thousands of FortiGate, FortiWiFi, and FortiAP devices, enabling policy templates, group provisioning, and role-based access control from a single pane of glass.
What are the key benefits of using FortiManager Cloud orchestration?
FortiManager Cloud delivers zero-touch provisioning, automated backups, global policy consistency, real-time analytics, and elastic scaling without hardware procurement or on-site maintenance.
How is the FortiGate-500E licensed?
FortiGate-500E is licensed as a perpetual hardware appliance SKU, with optional annual subscription licenses for security services (Antivirus, IPS, Application Control) and FortiManager Cloud management.
What deployment options are available for FortiManager Cloud?
FortiManager Cloud is a fully managed SaaS solution accessible via secure TLS tunnels, requiring no on-premise servers and offering rapid global deployment with elastic resource scaling.
How does FortiManager Cloud handle firmware updates?
FortiManager Cloud automates firmware distribution, scheduling and staging upgrades, validates compatibility, and provides one-click rollback to ensure consistent, low-risk updates.
How does FortiGate-500E support high availability?
FortiGate-500E supports active-active and active-passive HA clusters with session synchronization and link failover, ensuring continuous traffic flow and zero packet loss during maintenance or outages.
How do I onboard FortiGate-500E into FortiManager Cloud?
To onboard, register the FortiGate-500E serial number in the FortiManager Cloud portal, establish a secure tunnel, and apply a provisioning template—all within minutes of device activation.
What reporting and analytics does FortiManager Cloud provide?
FortiManager Cloud offers real-time dashboards, compliance reports, threat heat maps, and customizable analytics to monitor network health, security events, and policy adherence across all managed devices.
Is FortiManager Cloud compatible with other Fortinet products?
Yes. FortiManager Cloud integrates seamlessly with the Fortinet Security Fabric, including FortiAnalyzer, FortiSIEM, and FortiCloud services, for unified visibility and automated response workflows.
How does FortiGate-500E ensure compliance and logging?
FortiGate-500E natively logs all security events and forwards them to FortiManager Cloud or FortiAnalyzer for long-term retention, compliance auditing, and real-time alerting against regulatory requirements.
What support and maintenance options are available for this product?
FortiGate-500E includes global 24/7 FortiCare support, firmware updates, access to the Fortinet Knowledge Base, and optional professional services for deployment, optimization, and training.
How does FortiManager Cloud subscription pricing work?
FortiManager Cloud is sold as an annual subscription based on the number of managed devices, with tiered pricing that scales to meet the needs of SMEs, enterprises, or service providers.
Can I configure zero-touch provisioning with FortiManager Cloud?
Yes. FortiManager Cloud supports zero-touch provisioning via secure bootstrap, allowing new FortiGate-500E devices to automatically retrieve configurations and policies on first boot.