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FG-500E-BDL-950-DD Overview
FG-500E-BDL-950-DD is a high-performance, rack-mounted hardware appliance engineered for enterprise and branch office deployments. It delivers a robust firewall throughput of 5 Gbps alongside threat protection and IPS capabilities, and it is equipped with 8 LAN ports, 2 WAN ports, and additional SFP interfaces for flexible connectivity. The device integrates multiple security services—including IPS, antivirus, web filtering, VPN, and application control—and supports centralized cloud management, making it ideal for secure, scalable, and resilient network infrastructures.
This model features a redundant AC power supply ensuring minimal downtime, and its architecture is optimized for high availability with both active-passive and active-active clustering options. With capabilities to support up to 700,000 concurrent sessions and new sessions per second reaching 15,000, FG-500E-BDL-950-DD is designed for demanding environments that require rapid and secure data transmission while facilitating streamlined deployment and maintenance through its GUI, CLI, and REST API management options.
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FG-500E-BDL-950-DD Specifications
- Product Type
- Firewall Appliance
- Brand
- Fortinet
- Architecture
- Rack-mount
- Deployment Type
- Enterprise / Branch Office
- Use Case
- VPN / Secure Access / Segmentation / UTM
- Firewall Layer Supported
- Layer 3 / Layer 4 / Layer 7
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Firewall Throughput
- 5 Gbps
- Threat Protection Throughput
- 3 Gbps
- IPS Throughput
- 2.5 Gbps
- VPN Throughput
- 2 Gbps
- Supported Applications
- 20
- Centralized Configuration & Reporting
- Yes
- Feature
- Next-Generation Firewall features
- Concurrent Sessions
- 500000
- Maximum Concurrent Sessions
- 700000
- Users/Nodes
- Unlimited
- Integrated I/O
- 6
- New Sessions Per Second
- 15000
- Supported VPN Types
- IPSec / SSL VPN / L2TP
- Routing Protocols Supported
- OSPF / BGP / Static Routing
- Security Services
- Antivirus / Web Filtering / Application Control / IPS / VPN
- High Availability
- Active-Passive / 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 / Syslog / Cloud Logging
- Firewall Policies Supported
- 2000
- Users Supported
- Unlimited
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Flash Storage
- 64 GB
- Expansion Slots
- SFP
- Form Factor
- 1 RU
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Device Type
- NGFW
- Product Name
- FG-500E-BDL-950-DD
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 15 inches
- Weight
- 15 lbs
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Product Comparison Table 
| FG-500E-BDL-950-DD |  FG-101E-BDL-950-36 |  FC-10-F6H0E-288-02-DD |  FG-400E-BDL-950-60 |  FC-10-0500E-980-02-DD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Centralized Configuration & Reporting | Yes | Built-in cloud management platform | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Concurrent Sessions | 500000 | 1000000 | 5000000 | 500000 | 50000 |
| Deployment Type | Enterprise / Branch Office | Enterprise / Branch Office | Enterprise | Enterprise | Enterprise / Branch Office |
| Depth | 15 inches | 19.5 inches | 15 inches | 12.6 inches | 18 inches |
| Device Type | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW |
| Expansion Slots | SFP | SFP | SFP | SFP | SFP |
| Feature | Next-Generation Firewall features | Advanced threat prevention with active-active clustering | Deep Packet Inspection | Next-Generation Firewall, Advanced Threat Protection | Advanced Threat Protection, IPS, Antivirus, Web Filtering, VPN |
| Firewall Layer Supported | Layer 3 / Layer 4 / Layer 7 | Layer 7 | Layer 7 | Layer 7 | Layer 7 |
| Firewall Throughput | 5 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 0.95 Gbps | 500 Mbps |
| Flash Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Form Factor | 1 RU | Rack-mount | 2 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 3.5 inches | 3.5 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| High Availability | Active-Passive / Active-Active | Active-Active | Active-Active | Active-Passive | Active-Passive |
| IPS Throughput | 2.5 Gbps | 3 Gbps | 3 Gbps | 0.85 Gbps | 980 Mbps |
| Integrated I/O | 6 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| Interfaces | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / 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 / Cloud Logging | Built-in / Syslog / Cloud Logging | Built-in / Syslog / Cloud Logging | Built-in / Syslog | Built-in / Syslog |
| Management Options | Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMP | CLI / GUI / Cloud / SNMP / REST API | CLI / GUI / SNMP / REST API / Cloud | Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / SNMP | Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMP |
| Maximum Concurrent Sessions | 700000 | 1000000 | 10000000 | 1000000 | 100000 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| New Sessions Per Second | 15000 | 20000 | 25000 | 25000 | 2500 |
| POE Ports | No | No | No | No | No |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply / Redundant | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | FG-500E-BDL-950-DD | FG-101E-BDL-950-36 Next-Generation Firewall Appliance | FC-10-F6H0E-288-02-DD Next-Gen Firewall | FG-400E-BDL-950-60 | FC-10-0500E-980-02-DD |
| Product Type | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 2 RU | 2 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Routing Protocols Supported | OSPF / BGP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / 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 VPN Types | IPSec / SSL VPN / L2TP | IPSec / SSL VPN / GRE | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / L2TP | IPSec / SSL VPN |
| Switch Ports | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Threat Protection Throughput | 3 Gbps | 4 Gbps | 5 Gbps | 0.95 Gbps | 980 Mbps |
| Use Case | VPN / Secure Access / Segmentation / UTM | VPN / Secure Access / UTM | UTM | UTM | UTM / VPN |
| Users/Nodes | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| VPN Throughput | 2 Gbps | 5 Gbps | 2 Gbps | 0.60 Gbps | 250 Mbps |
| WAN Ports | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN |
| Weight | 15 lbs | 25 lbs | 28 lbs | 22 lbs | 20 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.3 inches | 17.5 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
K
Kevin Doyle
5
Strong security features with predictable throughput.
M
Matthew Lane
5
Easy deployment and maintenance.
O
Oliver Brooks
5
Reliable firewall for mid-sized networks.
D
Dylan Harris
5
Good balance of cost and protection.
Questions & Answers
What is the FG-500E-BDL-950-DD FortiGate-500E bundle?
The FG-500E-BDL-950-DD bundle includes a FortiGate-500E firewall appliance, 24×7 FortiCare support, and FortiGuard Unified Threat Management (UTM) services for comprehensive network security.
Which security features are included in FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection?
FortiGuard UTM Protection delivers firewall, IPS, antivirus, web filtering, anti-spam, application control and advanced threat protection, updated in real time by FortiGuard Labs.
What level of support does 24×7 FortiCare provide?
24×7 FortiCare offers global technical support, hardware replacement, firmware upgrades, and firmware update services around the clock to ensure maximum uptime.
What performance metrics does the FortiGate-500E achieve?
The FortiGate-500E delivers up to 40 Gbps firewall throughput, 8 Gbps NGFW throughput and 2.5 Gbps IPS throughput, enabling high-speed, low-latency security for medium-sized networks.
How many users and sessions can the FortiGate-500E support?
The appliance supports up to 200,000 concurrent sessions and 5,000 new sessions per second, accommodating several thousand users with high availability.
Does the FortiGate-500E bundle include firmware updates?
Yes, the bundle provides continuous firmware updates and feature enhancements throughout the 24-month FortiCare subscription period.
How do I renew my FortiGuard UTM and FortiCare service subscriptions?
Renewals are processed through an authorized Fortinet partner or reseller; you’ll receive a renewal notice with instructions 90 days before expiration.
Can FortiGate-500E integrate with FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer?
Yes, the FortiGate-500E seamlessly integrates with FortiManager for centralized configuration and FortiAnalyzer for reporting and log analytics.
What high-availability options are available for FortiGate-500E?
The device supports active-active and active-passive high-availability configurations with stateful failover to ensure uninterrupted operation.
Is SD-WAN functionality included with the FortiGate-500E bundle?
Yes, SD-WAN is built in at no extra cost, providing application-aware routing, WAN health monitoring and dynamic path control.
How is FortiGate-500E deployed in a network?
Deployment options include on-premises in bridge or routed mode, virtualized in private/public clouds, or as part of a hybrid network architecture.
Is FortiGate-500E compatible with third-party network devices?
Yes, it supports standard protocols (BGP, OSPF, VLAN, IPsec, SSL VPN) for interoperable deployment alongside routers, switches and wireless controllers.
Can I manage FortiGate-500E from the cloud?
Yes, you can manage the FortiGate-500E via FortiCloud for centralized monitoring, configuration backups and secure remote access.
What warranty is included with the FortiGate-500E hardware?
The hardware is covered by a one-year limited warranty, extendable to three years with the FortiCare subscription.
How often are FortiGuard threat definitions updated?
FortiGuard threat databases and signatures are updated multiple times per hour to protect against the latest malware and intrusion techniques.
What is the total cost of the FG-500E-BDL-950-DD bundle?
Pricing varies by region and reseller; please contact an authorized Fortinet partner for a customized quote.
How do I register and activate my FortiGate-500E bundle?
Log into support.fortinet.com, create or access your account, and enter the serial number to register the device and activate FortiCare and FortiGuard services.