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- Fortinet FG-3960E 6x 100GE QSFP28 slots and 16x 10GE SFP+ slots, 2 x GE RJ45 Management Ports, SPU NP6 and CP9 hardware accelerated, and 3 AC power supplies
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FG-3960E Overview
FG-3960E is a powerful rack-mounted next-generation firewall appliance built to deliver high-performance security for enterprise and branch office environments. It offers industry-leading throughput capacity with integrated support for IPS, antivirus, web filtering, and VPN services, while featuring a versatile port configuration that includes both RJ-45 LAN and SFP WAN ports.
FG-3960E is engineered with redundant AC power supplies to ensure continuous operation and supports comprehensive management options—ranging from CLI and GUI to cloud-based centralized configuration—for streamlined deployment and monitoring. Its design also encompasses high availability via an active-passive architecture, making it a scalable solution ideal for secure remote access, segmentation, and unified threat management use cases.
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FG-3960E Specifications
- Product Type
- Firewall Appliance
- Architecture
- Rack-mount
- Deployment Type
- Enterprise / Branch Office
- Use Case
- UTM
- Firewall Layer Supported
- Layer 3, Layer 7
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Firewall Throughput
- 15 Gbps
- Threat Protection Throughput
- 10 Gbps
- IPS Throughput
- 8 Gbps
- VPN Throughput
- 4 Gbps
- Supported Applications
- 250
- Centralized Configuration & Reporting
- Yes
- Feature
- Integrated IPS, Antivirus, and Web Filtering
- Concurrent Sessions
- 2500000
- Maximum Concurrent Sessions
- 3000000
- Users/Nodes
- Unlimited
- Integrated I/O
- N/A
- New Sessions Per Second
- 20000
- 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
- Interfaces
- RJ-45, SFP
- WAN Ports
- 2 WAN
- LAN Ports
- 8 LAN Ports
- Switch Ports
- No
- POE Ports
- No
- Management Options
- Cloud, CLI, GUI, Centralized, REST API, SNMP
- Logging & Monitoring
- Built-in, Syslog
- Firewall Policies Supported
- 500
- Users Supported
- 50000
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Flash Storage
- 128 GB
- Expansion Slots
- SFP
- Form Factor
- 1 RU
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Device Type
- NGFW
- Product Name
- FG-3960E Next-Generation Firewall
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 12 inches
- Weight
- 15 lbs
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| FG-3960E |  FG-3800D |  FG-5001E |  FG-1500D-BDL-950-60 |  FG-3600E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Centralized Configuration & Reporting | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Concurrent Sessions | 2500000 | 500000 | 500000 | 100000 | 500,000 |
| Deployment Type | Enterprise / Branch Office | Enterprise / Branch Office | Enterprise | Enterprise / Branch Office | Enterprise / Branch Office / Data Center |
| Depth | 12 inches | 18.5 inches | 18.0 | 16 inches | 15.8 inches |
| Device Type | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW |
| Expansion Slots | SFP | SFP | SFP | SFP | SFP |
| Feature | Integrated IPS, Antivirus, and Web Filtering | High availability clustering | Advanced threat protection | Integrated IPS, Antivirus, Web Filtering, VPN | Integrated IPS, Antivirus, Web Filtering, VPN |
| Firewall Layer Supported | Layer 3, Layer 7 | Layer 7 | Layer 7 | Layer 7 | Layer 3, Layer 7 |
| Firewall Policies Supported | 500 | 150 | 500 | 1000 | 2000 |
| Firewall Throughput | 15 Gbps | 4 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 950 Mbps | 3.6 Gbps |
| Flash Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB SSD | 128 GB | 128 GB SSD | 128 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| High Availability | Active-Passive | Active-Passive | Active-Passive | Active-Passive | Active-Passive |
| IPS Throughput | 8 Gbps | 1.5 Gbps | 7 Gbps | 700 Mbps | 1.8 Gbps |
| Integrated I/O | N/A | 4 | 4 | 8 | 6 |
| Interfaces | RJ-45, SFP | RJ-45 / SFP / Combo Ports | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45, SFP |
| LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports |
| Logging & Monitoring | Built-in, Syslog | Built-in / External / Syslog | Built-in / Syslog | Built-in / Syslog | Built-in, Syslog |
| Management Options | Cloud, CLI, GUI, Centralized, REST API, SNMP | Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMP | CLI / GUI / REST API | Cloud / CLI / GUI / SNMP | Cloud, CLI, GUI, SNMP |
| Maximum Concurrent Sessions | 3000000 | 1000000 | 1000000 | 150000 | 1,000,000 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| New Sessions Per Second | 20000 | 30000 | 25000 | 20000 | 25,000 |
| 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-3960E Next-Generation Firewall | FG-3800D Next-Generation Firewall | FG-5001E Next-Gen Firewall Appliance | FG-1500D-BDL-950-60 | FG-3600E Next-Generation Firewall |
| 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 / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / 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 / IPS / VPN | Antivirus / Web Filtering / Application Control / IPS / VPN | Antivirus, Web Filtering, Application Control, IPS, VPN |
| Supported Applications | 250 | 150 | 150 | 400 | 250 |
| Supported VPN Types | IPSec, SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / L2TP | IPSec, SSL VPN |
| Switch Ports | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Threat Protection Throughput | 10 Gbps | 2 Gbps | 8 Gbps | 800 Mbps | 2.2 Gbps |
| Use Case | UTM | VPN / Secure Access / Segmentation / UTM | UTM | VPN / Secure Access / UTM | VPN / Secure Access / UTM |
| Users Supported | 50000 | 5000 | 1000 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Users/Nodes | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| VPN Throughput | 4 Gbps | 1.2 Gbps | 8 Gbps | 600 Mbps | 1.2 Gbps |
| WAN Ports | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN |
| Weight | 15 lbs | 15 lbs | 15 lbs | 25 lbs | 15 lbs |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.2 inches | 17.5 | 17 inches | 17.3 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
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David Hughes
5
Hardware acceleration delivers impressive performance gains.
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Ian Mitchell
5
Rock-solid firewall for large enterprise environments.
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Charles Bennett
4
High capacity and reliable under sustained heavy loads.
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Edward King
4
A premium FortiGate designed for demanding data center use.
Questions & Answers
What are the key hardware specifications of the Fortinet FG-3960E?
The FG-3960E features 6 x 100 GE QSFP28 slots, 16 x 10 GE SFP+ slots, 2 x GE RJ45 management ports, SPU NP6 and CP9 hardware acceleration, and three hot-swappable AC power supplies.
What throughput performance does the FG-3960E deliver?
With full SPU acceleration, the FG-3960E delivers up to 1.15 Tbps firewall throughput and 100 Gbps IPsec VPN throughput.
Which SPU chips power the FG-3960E and why are they important?
It uses the SPU NP6 for flow and content acceleration and the CP9 for SSL/TLS inspection, ensuring low latency and high encrypted-traffic performance.
Is the FG-3960E suitable for data center deployments?
Yes. Its high-density 100GE/10GE ports and hardware-accelerated security make it ideal for data center edge and core firewall applications.
What power redundancy options are available on the FG-3960E?
It includes three hot-swappable AC power supplies in an N+1 configuration, providing full power redundancy and continuous operation.
How many 100 GE and 10 GE ports does the FG-3960E support?
The device offers six QSFP28 ports for 100 Gigabit Ethernet and sixteen SFP+ ports for 10 Gigabit Ethernet connectivity.
Can I manage the FG-3960E centrally with FortiManager?
Yes. The FG-3960E integrates with FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer for centralized policy management, logging, and reporting.
Which operating system does the FG-3960E run?
It runs FortiOS, providing a unified platform for firewall, VPN, IPS, antivirus, web filtering, and advanced threat protection.
Does the FG-3960E support zero-touch provisioning?
Yes. Zero-touch provisioning automates registration and initial configuration, simplifying large-scale deployments.
What are the physical and environmental specifications?
The 1U chassis measures 44 mm H x 400 mm W x 600 mm D, weighs 15 kg, and operates at 0–40 °C with 10–90% relative humidity (non-condensing).
What warranty and support come with the FG-3960E?
It includes a one-year FortiCare support contract with hardware replacement, firmware updates, and optional 24/7 technical support.
How is the FG-3960E licensed?
It uses Fortinet’s subscription model; you can add UTP or NSE bundles for antivirus, web filtering, sandboxing, and other advanced security services.
Does the FG-3960E support SD-WAN functionality?
Yes. The device integrates Fortinet SD-WAN for dynamic path selection, application steering, and link load balancing.
What high availability options does the FG-3960E offer?
It supports active-passive high availability and FGCP clustering with session synchronization and sub-second failover.
Which security services are hardware accelerated on the FG-3960E?
Firewalling, IPS, antivirus, web filtering, SSL/TLS inspection, and IPsec VPN encryption are all offloaded to SPU hardware for optimal performance.
How can I monitor the performance of my FG-3960E?
Use the built-in CLI and GUI dashboards, FortiManager, SNMP, or REST APIs for real-time metrics, logging, and alerting.
What sets the FG-3960E apart from other FortiGate models?
Its combination of 100 GE port density, NP6 & CP9 hardware acceleration, and triple AC power redundancy make it ideal for large enterprise and data center environments.