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FC-10-0500E-980-02-DD
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FC-10-0500E-980-02-DD is a robust, rack-mounted hardware appliance engineered for high-performance network security. It delivers a firewall throughput of up to 500 Mbps and an IPS throughput of 980 Mbps, ensuring rapid threat detection and mitigation in demanding enterprise environments.
Designed with versatile port configurations that include multiple LAN ports, dual WAN options, and SFP connectivity, the device guarantees flexible network integration. With an AC power supply complemented by redundant options, FC-10-0500E-980-02-DD supports advanced security services such as IPS, antivirus, web filtering, and VPN, and is ideal for SMB, enterprise, branch, and cloud deployment scenarios where scalability and high availability are essential.
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| Product Type | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance |
| Architecture | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mounted | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Deployment Type | Enterprise / Branch Office | Enterprise / Data Center | Enterprise / Branch Office | Enterprise / Branch Office | Enterprise |
| Use Case | UTM / VPN | VPN / Secure Access / UTM | VPN / Secure Access / UTM | VPN / Secure Access / UTM | VPN / Secure Access |
| Firewall Layer Supported | Layer 7 | Layer 7 | Layer 7 | Layer 3 / Layer 7 | 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 | 500 Mbps | 10 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 0.95 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
| Threat Protection Throughput | 980 Mbps | 6 Gbps | N/A | 0.75 Gbps | 8 Gbps |
| IPS Throughput | 980 Mbps | 5 Gbps | N/A | 0.5 Gbps | 7 Gbps |
| VPN Throughput | 250 Mbps | 8 Gbps | N/A | 0.7 Gbps | 9 Gbps |
| Supported Applications | N/A | 20 | N/A | 60 | 20 |
| Centralized Configuration & Reporting | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Feature | Advanced Threat Protection, IPS, Antivirus, Web Filtering, VPN | Advanced threat protection | High Availability, Redundant Power Supplies | Deep Packet Inspection, Advanced Threat Intelligence | Deep Packet Inspection |
| Concurrent Sessions | 50000 | 5000000 | 500000 | 100000 | 500000 |
| Maximum Concurrent Sessions | 100000 | 5000000 | 1000000 | 100000 | 1000000 |
| Users/Nodes | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Integrated I/O | 4 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| New Sessions Per Second | 2500 | 100000 | 20000 | 15000 | 30000 |
| Supported VPN Types | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | 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 / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / RIP / 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-Passive | Active-Passive | Active-Passive | Active-Active |
| Interfaces | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP / SFP+ | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP |
| WAN Ports | 2 WAN | 4 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 4 WAN |
| LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 4 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 / SNMP | Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / SNMP | CLI / GUI / SNMP / Centralized | Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMP |
| Logging & Monitoring | Built-in / Syslog | Built-in / Syslog | Built-in / Syslog / Cloud Logging | Built-in / Syslog / Cloud Logging | Built-in |
| Firewall Policies Supported | N/A | 1000 | 500 | 500 | 500 |
| Users Supported | N/A | Unlimited | Unlimited | N/A | Unlimited |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Flash Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB SSD | 128 GB |
| Expansion Slots | SFP | SFP | SFP | SFP | SFP |
| Form Factor | 1 RU | 1 RU | Rack-mounted | 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-980-02-DD | FC-10-00119-189-02-DD Next-Gen Firewall | FC-10-00119-247-02-DD | FG-401E-BDL-950-60 | FC-10-FG1HF-188-02-DD Firewall Appliance |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.8 inches | 1.75 in | 2 inches | 1.75 inches |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 in | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 18 inches | 20 inches | 15 in | 18 inches | 18 inches |
| Weight | 20 lbs | 15 lbs | 15 lbs | 15 lbs | 15 lbs |
Enterprise Protection bundle offers strong layered security without performance impact.
Comprehensive FortiGuard services simplify security management.
Advanced threat features run smoothly even under heavy traffic.
Excellent coverage for enterprise perimeter security.
Well rounded security bundle that scales effectively.
The FortiGate-500E Enterprise Protection (SKU FC-10-0500E-980-02-DD) is a next-generation firewall appliance that combines advanced threat protection, 24x7 FortiCare support, Application Control, IPS, AV, Web Filtering, Anti-Spam, FortiSandbox Cloud, FortiCASB for 60 users, Industrial Security, and Security Rating.
The Enterprise Protection bundle includes Application Control, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Antivirus (AV), Web Filtering, Anti-Spam, FortiSandbox Cloud for zero-day detection, FortiCASB for 60 users, Industrial Security modules, and continuous Security Rating.
FortiGate-500E delivers up to 20 Gbps firewall throughput, 3.5 Gbps IPS throughput, and 1.2 Gbps NGFW throughput, ensuring low latency and high throughput for demanding enterprise environments.
24x7 FortiCare provides round-the-clock technical support, firmware updates, advanced hardware replacement, and direct access to Fortinet security experts to maximize uptime and protection.
Deploy FortiGate-500E via rack-mount installation with dual AC power, connect your LAN/WAN interfaces, access the FortiOS GUI or CLI, and apply the Enterprise Protection license to activate all features.
FortiSandbox Cloud is a cloud-based sandboxing service that automatically analyzes suspicious files and detonate unknown threats, blocking advanced malware and zero-day exploits before they infiltrate your network.
FortiCASB is a Cloud Access Security Broker that provides visibility and control over SaaS applications; the Enterprise Protection bundle includes licenses for up to 60 users.
FortiGate-500E integrates Industrial Security modules with deep packet inspection for SCADA/ICS protocols, anomaly detection, and secure VPN connectivity, ensuring robust protection for OT environments.
Security Rating continuously evaluates your security posture against industry benchmarks, delivering actionable insights and recommendations to optimize firewall rules, network configuration, and device hardening.
FortiGuard Labs provides threat signature and intelligence updates every 15 minutes, ensuring FortiGate-500E stays current against emerging malware, exploits, and botnet activity.
Yes. FortiGate-500E supports RESTful APIs, SD-WAN orchestration, and syslog integration for seamless interoperability with SIEM, SOAR, and other third-party security and network management platforms.
FortiGate-500E can be managed via FortiManager for centralized policy orchestration, FortiAnalyzer for log analytics and compliance reporting, or FortiCloud for integrated cloud-based management.
FortiGate-500E helps organizations meet PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, NIST, and other regulatory requirements through robust access controls, encryption, detailed logging, and continuous Security Rating assessments.
Compared to the FortiGate-300E, the 500E offers double the firewall throughput (20 Gbps vs. 10 Gbps), higher IPS performance, more concurrent sessions, and additional network interfaces for larger enterprise deployments.
We recommend reviewing firmware updates quarterly, auditing system logs weekly, validating your Security Rating monthly, and testing failover configurations bi-annually to ensure optimal performance.
Licenses are sold in annual terms. Renewals include ongoing FortiCare support, FortiGuard security services, FortiSandbox Cloud access, and FortiCASB updates to maintain continuous protection and feature availability.