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FG-301E-BDL-988-DD Overview
FG-301E-BDL-988-DD is a robust rack-mount hardware appliance engineered for enterprise-grade security and high throughput networking. It delivers a firewall throughput of 10 Gbps along with advanced threat protection features including IPS, antivirus, web filtering, and VPN, while featuring a balanced port configuration of 8 LAN ports and 2 WAN ports with additional SFP support for flexible connectivity.
The FG-301E-BDL-988-DD offers redundant AC power supplies to ensure continuous operation and is designed for centralized management through CLI, GUI, REST API, and SNMP. Built for both enterprise and branch office deployments, its scalable architecture supports high availability with active-active clustering and is ideal for secure access, segmentation, and unified threat management use cases.
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FG-301E-BDL-988-DD Specifications
- Product Type
- Firewall Appliance
- Architecture
- Rack-mount Hardware Appliance
- Deployment Type
- Enterprise / Branch Office
- 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
- 8 Gbps
- IPS Throughput
- 6 Gbps
- VPN Throughput
- 9 Gbps
- Supported Applications
- 256
- Centralized Configuration & Reporting
- Yes
- Feature
- Next-Generation Security
- Concurrent Sessions
- 500000
- Maximum Concurrent Sessions
- 1000000
- Users/Nodes
- Unlimited
- Integrated I/O
- 8
- New Sessions Per Second
- 50000
- 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-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
- 500
- Users Supported
- 1000
- Memory
- 16 GB
- Flash Storage
- 128 GB SSD
- Expansion Slots
- SFP
- Form Factor
- 1 RU
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Device Type
- NGFW
- Product Name
- FG-301E-BDL-988-DD Enterprise Gateway
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 15 inches
- Weight
- 18 lbs
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Product Comparison Table 
| FG-301E-BDL-988-DD |  FG-500E-BDL-980-DD |  FC-10-F6H1E-210-02-DD |  FG-500E-BDL-950-36 |  FC-10-0400E-189-02-DD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Rack-mount Hardware Appliance | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Centralized Configuration & Reporting | Yes | Yes | Cloud / CLI / GUI | Yes | Yes |
| Concurrent Sessions | 500000 | 1000000 | 500,000 | 500000 | 500000 |
| Deployment Type | Enterprise / Branch Office | Enterprise / Branch Office | Enterprise / Branch Office | Enterprise / Branch Office | Enterprise / Data Center |
| Depth | 15 inches | 18.5 inches | 18.5 inches | 15 inches | 18 inches |
| Device Type | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW |
| Expansion Slots | SFP | SFP | SFP | SFP | SFP |
| Feature | Next-Generation Security | Integrated advanced threat protection and high availability clustering | Integrated Threat Intelligence | Advanced Threat Intelligence | Advanced Threat Prevention |
| Firewall Layer Supported | Layer 7 | Layer 7 | Layer 7 | Layer 7 | Layer 7 |
| Firewall Policies Supported | 500 | 500 | 500 | 1000 | 1000 |
| Firewall Throughput | 10 Gbps | 5 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 5 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
| Flash Storage | 128 GB SSD | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB SSD | 64 GB |
| Form Factor | 1 RU | 1 RU | Rack-mount | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.8 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.5 inches |
| High Availability | Active-Active | Active-Passive | Active-Passive | Active-Passive | Active-Passive |
| IPS Throughput | 6 Gbps | 2 Gbps | 7 Gbps | 2 Gbps | 7 Gbps |
| Integrated I/O | 8 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 8 |
| Interfaces | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP / SFP+ | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45 / SFP |
| LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports |
| Logging & Monitoring | Built-in | Built-in / Cloud Logging | Built-in / Syslog / Cloud Logging | Built-in | Built-in / Syslog |
| 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 / Centralized / REST API / SNMP |
| Maximum Concurrent Sessions | 1000000 | 1500000 | 1,000,000 | 1000000 | 1000000 |
| Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| New Sessions Per Second | 50000 | 20000 | 50,000 | 20000 | 20000 |
| POE Ports | No | No | No | No | No |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | FG-301E-BDL-988-DD Enterprise Gateway | FG-500E-BDL-980-DD | FC-10-F6H1E-210-02-DD | FG-500E-BDL-950-36 | FC-10-0400E-189-02-DD Firewall Appliance |
| Product Type | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 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 |
| Supported Applications | 256 | 50 | 200 | 200 | 150 |
| Supported VPN Types | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / L2TP | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec, SSL VPN, L2TP, PPTP, GRE | IPSec / SSL VPN |
| Switch Ports | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| Threat Protection Throughput | 8 Gbps | 3 Gbps | 8 Gbps | 3 Gbps | 8 Gbps |
| Use Case | VPN / Secure Access / Segmentation / UTM | VPN / Secure Access / UTM | VPN / Secure Access / UTM | VPN, Secure Access, UTM | VPN / Secure Access / Segmentation / UTM |
| Users Supported | 1000 | 10000 | N/A | 100000 | N/A |
| Users/Nodes | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| VPN Throughput | 9 Gbps | 4 Gbps | 5 Gbps | 4 Gbps | 5 Gbps |
| WAN Ports | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN |
| Weight | 18 lbs | 25 lbs | 15 lbs | 15 lbs | 10 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.3 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
A
Adrian Hughes
5
Reliable throughput for branch environments.
S
Stuart Bennett
4
Good balance of cost and capability.
R
Russell King
5
Easy to manage and stable.
J
Julian Foster
5
Consistent daily performance.
Questions & Answers
What is the FortiGate-301E (SKU: FG-301E-BDL-988-DD)?
The FortiGate-301E is a high-performance network security appliance that combines Fortinet’s FortiOS firewall, advanced threat protection and integrated networking. It includes the ASE FortiCare support package and FortiGuard 360 Protection for comprehensive security lifecycle management.
What throughput performance does the FortiGate-301E deliver?
The FortiGate-301E delivers up to 20 Gbps firewall throughput, 15 Gbps IPS throughput and 3 Gbps NGFW throughput, ensuring high-speed, low-latency protection for mid-sized to large enterprise networks.
What key features are included in the ASE FortiCare support?
ASE FortiCare provides 24×7 global technical support, firmware updates, advanced RMA services and access to Fortinet’s customer portal for real-time ticket tracking and knowledge resources.
What does the FortiGuard 360 Protection bundle cover?
FortiGuard 360 Protection combines anti-malware, intrusion prevention, web filtering, application control, DNS security, and automated threat intelligence updates to deliver end-to-end security.
How many concurrent sessions can the FortiGate-301E handle?
The FortiGate-301E supports up to 14 million concurrent sessions, enabling secure connectivity for high-traffic environments and large user populations.
How does FortiGate-301E enhance network security?
It integrates Stateful Inspection, NGFW, SSL/TLS inspection, sandboxing and AI-driven threat intelligence to detect and block known and zero-day attacks across network layers.
Can I integrate FortiGate-301E with existing LAN/WAN infrastructure?
Yes. FortiGate-301E supports standard interfaces (SFP+, RJ-45), dynamic routing protocols (BGP, OSPF, RIP) and SD-WAN to seamlessly integrate with your current network topology.
What deployment modes are supported by FortiGate-301E?
FortiGate-301E can be deployed in NGFW, transparent bridge, VPN gateway or SD-WAN mode to suit perimeter, data center or branch security requirements.
What warranty and service levels are included by default?
The bundle includes a one-year hardware warranty with advanced RMA, 24×7 technical support and all FortiGuard security subscriptions for the licensed term.
Is FortiGate-301E suitable for mid-sized businesses?
Absolutely. With scalable throughput, multi-gigabit ports and unified threat management, FortiGate-301E meets the security and performance demands of mid-sized enterprises.
How do I configure the FortiGate-301E appliance?
Configuration is done via a web-based GUI or CLI; the setup wizard and pre-defined templates facilitate rapid deployment of firewall policies, VPNs and SD-WAN rules.
How often are FortiGuard threat updates delivered?
FortiGuard threat intelligence updates are automatically pushed every 15–30 minutes, ensuring continuous protection against emerging threats.
Can I upgrade my FortiGuard and FortiCare packages?
Yes. You can extend or upgrade coverage terms for FortiGuard services and FortiCare support at any time through your Fortinet reseller or the Fortinet Support Portal.
What power and form-factor specifications does the FortiGate-301E have?
The FortiGate-301E is a 1U rack-mountable unit, consuming 60W maximum, with dual hot-swappable power supplies and front-to-rear airflow for data center compatibility.
How is the FG-301E-BDL-988-DD bundle licensed?
The SKU includes a perpetual hardware license for FortiGate-301E plus a one-year subscription for FortiGuard 360 and ASE FortiCare services, renewable annually.
How do I purchase and deploy the FG-301E-BDL-988-DD?
Order through an authorized Fortinet reseller or Fortinet sales team. Upon delivery, follow the QuickStart Guide to rack-mount, connect interfaces and activate licenses via the FortiCare portal.