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- Fortinet FG-5001E Security blade with 2 x 40GE QSFP+ slots, 2 x 10GE SFP+ slots, 2x GE RJ45 management port, FortiASIC NP6 and CP9 hardware accelerated
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FG-5001E Overview
FG-5001E is a high-performance rack-mount firewall appliance engineered for enterprise and branch office deployments. It delivers a robust throughput capacity of up to 10 Gbps and is equipped with both LAN and WAN port configurations—including 8 LAN ports and 2 WAN ports—ensuring versatile network connectivity. The device features an AC power supply with redundant support for enhanced operational reliability, and it integrates multiple advanced security services such as IPS, antivirus, web filtering, and VPN for comprehensive threat mitigation.
Designed for scalable and high-availability environments, the FG-5001E supports clustering and active-passive high availability to ensure continuous network operations. It offers a range of management options including CLI, GUI, and REST API for streamlined deployment and centralized configuration, making it ideally suited for SMB to enterprise use cases. The appliance’s architecture, throughput, and integrated security services make it a versatile solution for robust network protection and optimized application delivery.
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FG-5001E Specifications
- Product Type
- Firewall Appliance
- Architecture
- Rack-mount
- Deployment Type
- Enterprise
- Use Case
- 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
- 7 Gbps
- VPN Throughput
- 8 Gbps
- Supported Applications
- 150
- Centralized Configuration & Reporting
- Yes
- Feature
- Advanced threat protection
- Concurrent Sessions
- 500000
- Maximum Concurrent Sessions
- 1000000
- Users/Nodes
- Unlimited
- Integrated I/O
- 4
- New Sessions Per Second
- 25000
- Supported VPN Types
- IPSec / SSL VPN
- Routing Protocols Supported
- OSPF / BGP / Static Routing
- Security Services
- Antivirus / Web Filtering / IPS / VPN
- High Availability
- Active-Passive
- Interfaces
- RJ-45 / SFP
- WAN Ports
- 2 WAN
- LAN Ports
- 8 LAN Ports
- Switch Ports
- Yes
- POE Ports
- No
- Management Options
- CLI / GUI / REST API
- Logging & Monitoring
- Built-in / Syslog
- Firewall Policies Supported
- 500
- Users Supported
- 1000
- Memory
- 16 GB
- Flash Storage
- 128 GB
- Expansion Slots
- SFP
- Form Factor
- 1 RU
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Device Type
- NGFW
- Product Name
- FG-5001E Next-Gen Firewall Appliance
- Height
- 1.75
- Width
- 17.5
- Depth
- 18.0
- Weight
- 15 lbs
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| FG-5001E |  FG-1100E-BDL-950-36 |  FG-1500D |  FG-1500D-BDL-950-36 |  FG-3000D | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Centralized Configuration & Reporting | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | CLI, GUI, Cloud |
| Concurrent Sessions | 500000 | 500000 | 250,000 | 500,000 | 500K |
| Deployment Type | Enterprise | Enterprise / Branch Office | Enterprise / Branch Office | Enterprise / Branch Office | Enterprise / Branch Office |
| Depth | 18.0 | 19 inches | 19 inches | 12 inches | 14 inches |
| Device Type | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW |
| Expansion Slots | SFP | SFP | SFP | SFP | SFP |
| Feature | Advanced threat protection | Integrated security services, high availability, clustering | Deep Packet Inspection | NGFW, IPS, Antivirus, Web Filtering, VPN | Advanced threat protection, real-time monitoring |
| Firewall Layer Supported | Layer 7 | Layer 7 | Layer 3 / Layer 4 / Layer 7 | Layer 3 / Layer 4 / Layer 7 | Layer 3 / Layer 4 / Layer 7 |
| Firewall Policies Supported | 500 | 200 | 500 | 300 | 200 |
| Firewall Throughput | 10 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 15 Gbps | 1.5 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
| Flash Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Form Factor | 1 RU | Rack-mount | 2 RU | Desktop / 1 RU | 2 RU |
| Height | 1.75 | 2 inches | 3.5 inches | 1.75 inches | 3.5 inches |
| High Availability | Active-Passive | Active-Passive | Active-Passive | Active-Passive | Active-Passive |
| IPS Throughput | 7 Gbps | 7 Gbps | 4 Gbps | 300 Mbps | 4 Gbps |
| Integrated I/O | 4 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Interfaces | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP / SFP+ | 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 / Syslog | Built-in / External / Syslog / Cloud Logging | Built-in / Syslog / Cloud Logging | Built-in, Syslog |
| Management Options | CLI / GUI / REST API | Cloud / CLI / GUI / SNMP | Cloud / CLI / GUI / SNMP | Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMP | Cloud, CLI, GUI, SNMP |
| Maximum Concurrent Sessions | 1000000 | 1000000 | 500,000 | 1,000,000 | 1M |
| Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| New Sessions Per Second | 25000 | 20000 | 30,000 | 20,000 | 50K |
| POE Ports | No | No | No | No | No |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | FG-5001E Next-Gen Firewall Appliance | FG-1100E-BDL-950-36 Enterprise Next-Generation Firewall Appliance | FG-1500D Next-Generation Firewall Appliance | FG-1500D-BDL-950-36 | FG-3000D Next-Generation Firewall |
| Product Type | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 2 RU | 2 RU | 1 RU | 2 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Routing Protocols Supported | OSPF / BGP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF, BGP, RIP, Static Routing |
| Security Services | Antivirus / Web Filtering / IPS / VPN | Antivirus / Web Filtering / 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 | 150 | 50 | 500 | 200 | 150 |
| Supported VPN Types | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / L2TP | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec, SSL VPN, L2TP |
| Switch Ports | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Threat Protection Throughput | 8 Gbps | 8 Gbps | 5 Gbps | 950 Mbps | 8 Gbps |
| Use Case | UTM | VPN / Secure Access / UTM | UTM / VPN / Secure Access | VPN / Secure Access / UTM | UTM / VPN |
| Users Supported | 1000 | Unlimited | Unlimited | 1000 | N/A |
| Users/Nodes | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| VPN Throughput | 8 Gbps | 9 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 250 Mbps | 5 Gbps |
| WAN Ports | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN |
| Weight | 15 lbs | 30 lbs | 30 lbs | 15 lbs | 20 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
P
Paul Edwards
5
Hardware acceleration significantly reduced latency.
S
Stephen Carter
4
Designed for high scale enterprise environments.
A
Anthony Hughes
5
Rock solid stability under peak loads.
D
Darren Scott
4
Impressive performance and reliability.
Questions & Answers
What is the Fortinet FG-5001E Security Blade?
The Fortinet FG-5001E Security Blade is a high-performance network security module featuring 2 x 40GE QSFP+ slots, 2 x 10GE SFP+ slots, 2 x GE RJ45 management ports, and hardware acceleration via FortiASIC NP6 and CP9.
Which chassis is compatible with the FG-5001E blade?
The FG-5001E blade is compatible exclusively with the FortiGate 5000-series chassis, including FortiGate 5001E for modular deployment in data centers and large enterprises.
What throughput can I expect from the FG-5001E?
The FG-5001E delivers up to 1.2 Tbps firewall throughput and up to 240 Gbps of IPS throughput when full security services are enabled.
How does FortiASIC NP6 and CP9 hardware acceleration enhance performance?
FortiASIC NP6 and CP9 offload security and networking functions, reducing CPU load, lowering latency, and enabling line-rate inspection at multi-gigabit speeds.
Which security services does the FG-5001E blade support?
The FG-5001E supports antivirus, intrusion prevention (IPS), web filtering, application control, VPN, SSL inspection, and advanced threat protection powered by FortiGuard Labs.
How many network interfaces does the FG-5001E provide?
It provides 2 x 40GE QSFP+ ports, 2 x 10GE SFP+ ports for high-speed connectivity, and 2 x GE RJ45 ports for out-of-band management.
Can I use all ports simultaneously on the FG-5001E?
Yes, all ports can operate concurrently, subject to overall system throughput and licensing constraints in the FortiGate chassis.
What form factor does the FG-5001E blade use?
The FG-5001E is a hot-swappable blade designed for the FortiGate 5000-series chassis, requiring no additional rack space beyond the chassis itself.
What power supplies are required for the FG-5001E?
Power for the FG-5001E is delivered through the FortiGate 5001E chassis power modules; no separate PSU is needed for the blade.
Which FortiOS versions are supported on the FG-5001E?
The FG-5001E supports FortiOS 6.0 and later, with recommended use on the latest Long Term Release or Feature Release for maximum stability and features.
Does the FG-5001E support high-availability configurations?
Yes, the FG-5001E blade supports Active-Active and Active-Passive HA in a FortiGate chassis cluster for redundancy and seamless failover.
How do I manage and monitor the FG-5001E blade?
Management is via the FortiOS GUI, CLI, FortiManager, or FortiCloud, offering real-time dashboards, logging, and automated alerts.
What licensing is required for full security features?
Full security services require a FortiGuard Security Subscription, which includes Antivirus, IPS, Web Filtering, Application Control, and Advanced Threat Protection.
What environmental specifications apply to the FG-5001E?
Operating temperature ranges from 0°C to 40°C, with 5% to 95% non-condensing humidity, compliant with NEBS Level 3 and ETSI ETS 300 019 standards.
How do I order spare or replacement FG-5001E blades?
Spare or replacement FG-5001E modules can be ordered directly from Fortinet authorized distributors using SKU FG-5001E along with your chassis serial number.
What warranty and support options are available?
Fortinet offers a one-year limited warranty with an option to purchase 24x7 FortiCare Support for hardware replacement, firmware upgrades, and direct technical assistance.
How does the FG-5001E enhance data center security?
By delivering ultra-high throughput, low latency, and scalable security services in a modular blade, the FG-5001E protects data center east-west traffic with consolidated threat prevention.