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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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ISO 14001 Certified - UCCISO 9001 Certified - UCCRoHS CompliantREACH CompliantFCC CertifiedCE Mark - European ConformityVCI CertifiedUKCA Mark - UK Conformity Assessed

Product Comparison Table

FortiGate-500E, Hardware plus 24x7 FortiCare and FortiGuard Enterprise ProtectionFG-500E-BDL-980-DDFortiGate-200E, Secure RMA ServiceFC-10-00207-301-02-DDFortiGate-600D, 4-Hour Hardware and Onsite Engineer  Premium RMA Service (requires 24x7 support)FC-10-00603-212-02-DDFortiGate-300E, Advanced Threat Protection (24x7 FortiCare plus Application Control, IPS, AV and FortiSandbox Cloud)FC-10-00306-928-02-DDFORTIGATE 201E PLUS 5YR 24X7 UTM BNDLFG-201E-BDL-950-60
ArchitectureRack-mountRack-mountedRack-mountRack-mountRack-mount
Centralized Configuration & ReportingYesYesYesYesYes
Concurrent Sessions1000000500000100000050,000100000
Deployment TypeEnterprise / Branch OfficeEnterprise / SMB / Branch Office / CloudEnterpriseEnterprise / Data CenterEnterprise / Branch Office
Depth18.5 inches19 inches11 inches15 inches15 inches
Device TypeNGFWNGFWNGFWNGFWNGFW
Expansion SlotsSFPSFPSFPSFPSFP
FeatureIntegrated advanced threat protection and high availability clusteringAdvanced Threat Protection, Clustering, High AvailabilityNext-Generation Firewall with Advanced Threat ProtectionNext Generation FirewallHigh availability clustering
Firewall Layer SupportedLayer 7Layer 3 / Layer 4 / Layer 7Layer 7Layer 7Layer 7
Firewall Policies Supported500100020001002000
Firewall Throughput5 Gbps10 Gbps10 Gbps2 Gbps0.95 Gbps
Flash Storage128 GB64 GB128 GB128 GB128 GB
Form Factor1 RURack-mounted1 RU1 RU1 RU
Height1.75 inches1.75 inches1.75 inches1 inch1.75 inches
High AvailabilityActive-PassiveActive-PassiveActive-PassiveActive-ActiveActive-Passive
IPS Throughput2 Gbps8 Gbps2 Gbps1 Gbps0.65 Gbps
Integrated I/O84868
InterfacesRJ-45 / SFPRJ-45 / SFPRJ-45 / SFPRJ-45 / SFPRJ-45 / SFP / Combo Ports
LAN Ports8 LAN Ports8 LAN Ports8 LAN Ports8 LAN Ports16 LAN Ports
Logging & MonitoringBuilt-in / Cloud LoggingBuilt-in / Syslog / Cloud LoggingBuilt-in / External / SyslogBuilt-in / SyslogBuilt-in
Management OptionsCloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMPCloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMPCloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMPCloud / CLI / GUI / SNMPCloud / CLI / GUI / SNMP
Maximum Concurrent Sessions15000005000001000000100,000150000
Memory16 GB16 GB16 GB8 GB8 GB
New Sessions Per Second20000200005000020003000
POE PortsNoNoNoNoNo
Power SourceAC Power SupplyAC Power SupplyAC Power SupplyAC Power SupplyAC Power Supply
Product NameFG-500E-BDL-980-DDFC-10-00207-301-02-DDFC-10-00603-212-02-DDFC-10-00306-928-02-DD NextGen Firewall ApplianceFG-201E-BDL-950-60 Next Generation Firewall Appliance
Product TypeFirewall ApplianceFirewall ApplianceFirewall ApplianceFirewall ApplianceFirewall Appliance
Rack Units1 RU2 RU1 RU1 RU1 RU
Redundant Power Supply SupportedYesYesYesYesYes
Routing Protocols SupportedOSPF / BGP / RIP / Static RoutingOSPF / BGP / RIP / Static RoutingOSPF / BGP / RIP / Static RoutingOSPF / BGP / Static RoutingOSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing
Security ServicesAntivirus / Web Filtering / Application Control / IPS / VPNAntivirus / Web Filtering / Application Control / IPS / VPNAntivirus / Web Filtering / Application Control / IPS / VPNAntivirus / Web Filtering / Application Control / IPS / VPNAntivirus / Web Filtering / Application Control / IPS / VPN
Supported Applications50505050N/A
Supported VPN TypesIPSec / SSL VPN / L2TPIPSec / SSL VPN / L2TPIPSec / SSL VPNIPSec / SSL VPNIPSec / SSL VPN
Switch PortsYesNoYesYesNo
Threat Protection Throughput3 Gbps8 Gbps8 Gbps1.5 Gbps0.75 Gbps
Use CaseVPN / Secure Access / UTMVPN / Secure Access / Segmentation / UTMVPN / Secure Access / UTM / SegmentationVPN / Secure Access / Segmentation / UTMVPN / Secure Access / UTM
Users Supported1000010000Unlimited50,000N/A
Users/NodesUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited
VPN Throughput4 Gbps6 Gbps4 Gbps500 Mbps0.80 Gbps
WAN Ports2 WAN2 WAN2 WAN2 WAN2 WAN
Weight25 lbs20 lbs15 lbs22 lbs15 lbs
Width17.5 inches17 inches17.5 inches17 inches17 inches

Reviews & Ratings

N
Nathan Brooks
5

Enterprise protection bundle delivers strong performance and security.

C
Calvin Turner
4

Hardware and services integrate seamlessly.

R
Raymond Scott
5

Handles high traffic volumes reliably.

J
Julian North
3

Good choice for enterprise edge deployments.

V
Victor Lawson
4

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.