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FG-500E-BDL-980-DD Overview
FG-500E-BDL-980-DD is a high-performance, rack-mounted firewall appliance engineered for enterprise and branch office deployments. It delivers a robust firewall throughput of 5 Gbps and integrates advanced threat protection services including IPS, antivirus, web filtering, and VPN, all supported by a dual AC power supply with redundancy to ensure continuous operations. The device features a mix of LAN and WAN SFP interfaces designed to meet diverse network configurations with optimal resiliency and scalability.
FG-500E-BDL-980-DD supports centralized management via cloud, CLI, GUI, REST API, and SNMP, making it ideally suited for distributed environments and rapid deployment scenarios. With its high availability in an active-passive configuration and integrated clustering options, this next-generation firewall is a perfect choice for organizations that require secure, high-throughput connectivity and effective segmentation across various use cases such as secure access, VPN, UTM, and advanced application control.
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FG-500E-BDL-980-DD Specifications
- Product Type
- Firewall Appliance
- Architecture
- Rack-mount
- Deployment Type
- Enterprise / Branch Office
- Use Case
- VPN / Secure Access / UTM
- Firewall Layer Supported
- Layer 7
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Firewall Throughput
- 5 Gbps
- Threat Protection Throughput
- 3 Gbps
- IPS Throughput
- 2 Gbps
- VPN Throughput
- 4 Gbps
- Supported Applications
- 50
- Centralized Configuration & Reporting
- Yes
- Feature
- Integrated advanced threat protection and high availability clustering
- Concurrent Sessions
- 1000000
- Maximum Concurrent Sessions
- 1500000
- Users/Nodes
- Unlimited
- Integrated I/O
- 8
- New Sessions Per Second
- 20000
- Supported VPN Types
- IPSec / SSL VPN / L2TP
- 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
- Yes
- POE Ports
- No
- Management Options
- Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMP
- Logging & Monitoring
- Built-in / Cloud Logging
- Firewall Policies Supported
- 500
- Users Supported
- 10000
- Memory
- 16 GB
- Flash Storage
- 128 GB
- Expansion Slots
- SFP
- Form Factor
- 1 RU
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Device Type
- NGFW
- Product Name
- FG-500E-BDL-980-DD
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 18.5 inches
- Weight
- 25 lbs
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| FG-500E-BDL-980-DD |  FC-10-00207-301-02-DD |  FC-10-00603-212-02-DD |  FC-10-00306-928-02-DD |  FG-201E-BDL-950-60 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Rack-mount | Rack-mounted | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Centralized Configuration & Reporting | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Concurrent Sessions | 1000000 | 500000 | 1000000 | 50,000 | 100000 |
| Deployment Type | Enterprise / Branch Office | Enterprise / SMB / Branch Office / Cloud | Enterprise | Enterprise / Data Center | Enterprise / Branch Office |
| Depth | 18.5 inches | 19 inches | 11 inches | 15 inches | 15 inches |
| Device Type | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW |
| Expansion Slots | SFP | SFP | SFP | SFP | SFP |
| Feature | Integrated advanced threat protection and high availability clustering | Advanced Threat Protection, Clustering, High Availability | Next-Generation Firewall with Advanced Threat Protection | Next Generation Firewall | High availability clustering |
| Firewall Layer Supported | Layer 7 | Layer 3 / Layer 4 / Layer 7 | Layer 7 | Layer 7 | Layer 7 |
| Firewall Policies Supported | 500 | 1000 | 2000 | 100 | 2000 |
| Firewall Throughput | 5 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 2 Gbps | 0.95 Gbps |
| Flash Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Form Factor | 1 RU | Rack-mounted | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1 inch | 1.75 inches |
| High Availability | Active-Passive | Active-Passive | Active-Passive | Active-Active | Active-Passive |
| IPS Throughput | 2 Gbps | 8 Gbps | 2 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 0.65 Gbps |
| Integrated I/O | 8 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 8 |
| Interfaces | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP / Combo Ports |
| LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 16 LAN Ports |
| Logging & Monitoring | Built-in / Cloud Logging | Built-in / Syslog / Cloud Logging | Built-in / External / Syslog | Built-in / Syslog | Built-in |
| 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 / SNMP | Cloud / CLI / GUI / SNMP |
| Maximum Concurrent Sessions | 1500000 | 500000 | 1000000 | 100,000 | 150000 |
| Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| New Sessions Per Second | 20000 | 20000 | 50000 | 2000 | 3000 |
| 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-500E-BDL-980-DD | FC-10-00207-301-02-DD | FC-10-00603-212-02-DD | FC-10-00306-928-02-DD NextGen Firewall Appliance | FG-201E-BDL-950-60 Next Generation Firewall Appliance |
| Product Type | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 2 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 / 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 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | N/A |
| Supported VPN Types | IPSec / SSL VPN / L2TP | IPSec / SSL VPN / L2TP | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN |
| Switch Ports | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Threat Protection Throughput | 3 Gbps | 8 Gbps | 8 Gbps | 1.5 Gbps | 0.75 Gbps |
| Use Case | VPN / Secure Access / UTM | VPN / Secure Access / Segmentation / UTM | VPN / Secure Access / UTM / Segmentation | VPN / Secure Access / Segmentation / UTM | VPN / Secure Access / UTM |
| Users Supported | 10000 | 10000 | Unlimited | 50,000 | N/A |
| Users/Nodes | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| VPN Throughput | 4 Gbps | 6 Gbps | 4 Gbps | 500 Mbps | 0.80 Gbps |
| WAN Ports | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 20 lbs | 15 lbs | 22 lbs | 15 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches |
Reviews & Ratings
C
Calvin Turner
5
Hardware and services integrate seamlessly.
R
Raymond Scott
5
Handles high traffic volumes reliably.
J
Julian North
5
Good choice for enterprise edge deployments.
V
Victor Lawson
5
Consistent uptime and support experience.
Questions & Answers
What is the FortiGate-500E with 24x7 FortiCare and FortiGuard Enterprise Protection?
The FortiGate-500E is a next-generation firewall appliance bundled with 24x7 FortiCare support and FortiGuard Enterprise Protection for advanced threat prevention, continuous updates, and hardware replacement services.
What security features does FortiGuard Enterprise Protection provide?
FortiGuard Enterprise Protection includes intrusion prevention (IPS), antivirus, application control, web filtering, anti-spam, and advanced malware protection with real-time threat intelligence updates.
What performance and throughput rates does the FortiGate-500E deliver?
The FortiGate-500E delivers up to 5 Gbps firewall throughput, 500 Mbps IPS throughput, and 420 Mbps threat protection throughput for high-speed network environments.
What does 24x7 FortiCare support include?
24x7 FortiCare provides around-the-clock technical support, hardware warranty with rapid replacement, firmware updates, and access to the Fortinet support portal.
How scalable is the FortiGate-500E for growing networks?
The FG-500E supports up to 4 million concurrent sessions, 700 Mbps SSL VPN performance, and clustering for high availability, ensuring seamless scalability as your network grows.
Which network interfaces are available on the FG-500E?
The FG-500E includes 16x GE RJ45 ports, 8x SFP slots, and 2x 10 GE SFP+ slots for flexible connectivity and future expansion.
Can I deploy the FG-500E in a high-availability (HA) cluster?
Yes, the FG-500E supports active-active and active-passive HA clusters with session synchronization to ensure zero downtime and seamless failover.
Does the FortiGate-500E support SD-WAN functionality?
Yes, the FG-500E includes built-in SD-WAN features such as dynamic path selection, WAN optimization, and centralized policy management for agile network performance.
How does the FG-500E integrate with the Fortinet Security Fabric?
It natively integrates with the Security Fabric, providing centralized management, automated threat correlation, and seamless interoperability with Fortinet and third-party solutions.
What VPN technologies are supported by the FortiGate-500E?
The FG-500E supports IPsec, SSL VPN, and site-to-site VPN with AES-256 encryption and hardware VPN acceleration for secure remote access.
What is the licensing term for FortiGuard and FortiCare in this bundle?
This bundle includes a one-year subscription for FortiGuard Enterprise Protection and 24x7 FortiCare support, both renewable annually to maintain continuous coverage.
How does the FG-500E help meet regulatory compliance requirements?
The FG-500E offers detailed logging, compliance reporting templates, and FIPS 140-2 certification to streamline audits and support data protection regulations.
Where can I purchase and license the FortiGate-500E bundle?
You can purchase the FG-500E bundle through Fortinet authorized partners, resellers, or directly via the Fortinet online store.
What are the power and environmental specifications for the FG-500E?
The FG-500E operates on dual hot-swappable 100–240 V AC power supplies, consumes up to 70 W, and is rated for 32 °F to 104 °F ambient temperatures.
How does the FortiGate-500E compare to previous FortiGate models?
The FG-500E delivers twice the firewall throughput, enhanced IPS performance, and expanded connectivity versus its predecessors, making it ideal for mid-sized enterprise networks.
What hardware warranty covers the FortiGate-500E?
The FG-500E is covered by a one-year limited hardware warranty, with options to extend coverage through FortiCare support contracts for up to five years.