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FG-501E-BDL-950-12 Overview
FG-501E-BDL-950-12 is a high-performance, rack-mounted next-generation firewall appliance engineered for enterprise and branch deployments. It leverages advanced hardware acceleration to achieve up to 10 Gbps firewall throughput while offering a comprehensive port configuration including multiple LAN, WAN, and SFP ports. The device provides robust security services such as IPS, antivirus, web filtering, and VPN, and comes with an AC power supply featuring redundant backup options to ensure continuous operation in mission-critical environments.
FG-501E-BDL-950-12 is optimized for centralized management and deployment use cases across SMB, enterprise, branch, and cloud scenarios. Its scalable architecture supports high availability via active-passive clustering, enabling seamless expansion and reliable connectivity. This appliance is ideal for organizations seeking to deploy secure access solutions, deep packet inspection, and adaptive threat protection through versatile management options like CLI, GUI, Cloud, and SNMP.
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FG-501E-BDL-950-12 Specifications
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Weight
- 25 lbs
- Width
- 17 in
- Height
- 1.75 in
- WAN Ports
- 2 WAN
- Memory
- 16 GB
- LAN Ports
- 8 LAN Ports
- Depth
- 18 in
- Expansion Slots
- SFP
- Architecture
- Rack-mount
- Users/Nodes
- Unlimited
- High Availability
- Active-Passive
- Switch Ports
- Yes
- POE Ports
- No
- Form Factor
- 1 RU
- Device Type
- NGFW
- Product Type
- Firewall Appliance
- Deployment Type
- Enterprise / Branch Office
- Firewall Layer Supported
- Layer 3 / Layer 4 / Layer 7
- Routing Protocols Supported
- OSPF / BGP / Static Routing
- Security Services
- Antivirus / Web Filtering / Application Control / IPS / VPN
- Interfaces
- RJ-45 / SFP
- Management Options
- Cloud / CLI / GUI / SNMP
- Flash Storage
- 128 GB
- Supported VPN Types
- IPSec / SSL VPN
- Firewall Throughput
- 10 Gbps
- Integrated I/O
- 8
- Use Case
- VPN / Secure Access / Segmentation / UTM
- VPN Throughput
- 5 Gbps
- Centralized Configuration & Reporting
- Yes
- Logging & Monitoring
- Built-in / Syslog
- IPS Throughput
- 6 Gbps
- Threat Protection Throughput
- 8 Gbps
- Supported Applications
- 250
- Maximum Concurrent Sessions
- 1000000
- Firewall Policies Supported
- 250
- Users Supported
- 5000
- Concurrent Sessions
- 500000
- New Sessions Per Second
- 15000
- Feature
- Deep Packet Inspection, Advanced Threat Protection
- Product Name
- FG-501E-BDL-950-12
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Product Comparison Table 
| FG-501E-BDL-950-12 |  FG-100E-BDL-980-DD |  FC-10-00207-301-02-DD |  FC-10-00281-311-02-DD |  FC-10-00207-100-02-DD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance |
| Architecture | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mounted | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Deployment Type | Enterprise / Branch Office | Enterprise / Branch Office | Enterprise / SMB / Branch Office / Cloud | Enterprise / Branch Office | Enterprise / Branch Office |
| Use Case | VPN / Secure Access / Segmentation / UTM | VPN / Secure Access / Segmentation / UTM | VPN / Secure Access / Segmentation / UTM | VPN / Secure Access / UTM | UTM |
| Firewall Layer Supported | Layer 3 / Layer 4 / Layer 7 | Layer 7 | Layer 3 / Layer 4 / Layer 7 | Layer 3 / Layer 4 / Layer 7 | Layer 3 / Layer 4 / Layer 7 |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Firewall Throughput | 10 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
| Threat Protection Throughput | 8 Gbps | 8 Gbps | 8 Gbps | 4 Gbps | 5 Gbps |
| IPS Throughput | 6 Gbps | 6 Gbps | 8 Gbps | 3 Gbps | 4 Gbps |
| VPN Throughput | 5 Gbps | 4 Gbps | 6 Gbps | 2 Gbps | 6 Gbps |
| Supported Applications | 250 | 300 | 50 | 200 | 50 |
| Centralized Configuration & Reporting | Yes | Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Feature | Deep Packet Inspection, Advanced Threat Protection | Next-Generation Firewall with UTM capabilities | Advanced Threat Protection, Clustering, High Availability | Advanced threat protection, deep packet inspection, and integrated VPN services | Integrated threat management with high availability clustering |
| Concurrent Sessions | 500000 | 500,000 | 500000 | 500000 | 1000000 |
| Maximum Concurrent Sessions | 1000000 | 1,000,000 | 500000 | 750000 | 2000000 |
| Users/Nodes | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Integrated I/O | 8 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| New Sessions Per Second | 15000 | 20,000 | 20000 | 20000 | 25000 |
| Supported VPN Types | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / L2TP | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN |
| Routing Protocols Supported | OSPF / BGP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / 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 |
| High Availability | Active-Passive | Active-Passive | Active-Passive | Active-Active | Active-Active |
| Interfaces | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP / SFP+ |
| WAN Ports | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN |
| LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports |
| Switch Ports | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| POE Ports | No | No | No | No | No |
| Management Options | Cloud / CLI / GUI / SNMP | Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMP | Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMP | Cloud / CLI / GUI / SNMP | CLI / GUI / Centralized / SNMP |
| Logging & Monitoring | Built-in / Syslog | Built-in / Syslog / Cloud Logging | Built-in / Syslog / Cloud Logging | Built-in / Syslog | Built-in / Syslog |
| Firewall Policies Supported | 250 | 1000 | 1000 | 2000 | 150 |
| Users Supported | 5000 | 5000 | 10000 | N/A | 500000 |
| Memory | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Flash Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Expansion Slots | SFP | SFP | SFP | SFP | SFP |
| Form Factor | 1 RU | Rack-mount | Rack-mounted | 1 RU | Rack-mount |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 2 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Device Type | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW |
| Product Name | FG-501E-BDL-950-12 | FG-100E-BDL-980-DD Security Appliance | FC-10-00207-301-02-DD | FC-10-00281-311-02-DD Next-Generation Firewall | FC-10-00207-100-02-DD |
| Height | 1.75 in | 1.75 | 1.75 inches | 1.75 | 1.75 inches |
| Width | 17 in | 17 | 17 inches | 17.3 | 17 inches |
| Depth | 18 in | 15 | 19 inches | 11.2 | 16 inches |
| Weight | 25 lbs | 20 lbs | 20 lbs | 20 lbs | 24 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
V
Victor Stone
5
One year UTM bundle fit project needs.
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William Cross
5
Stable under inspection workloads.
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Adrian Knox
5
Good option for core security.
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Blake Simmons
5
Predictable daily operation.
Questions & Answers
What is the FortiGate FG-501E BDL-950-12?
The FortiGate FG-501E BDL-950-12 combines the FG-501E next-generation firewall with one year of 24×7 FortiCare support and FortiGuard Unified Threat Management (UTM) services for enterprise-grade protection.
What hardware specifications does the FG-501E include?
The FG-501E features 20 GE interfaces, dual power supplies, 4×10 GE SFP+ ports, 16 GB RAM, 32 GB SSD storage, and a compact rack-mountable design for high-performance deployments.
What does the 24×7 FortiCare service cover?
FortiCare 24×7 provides global professional support, firmware upgrades, advanced hardware replacement, and expedited RMA processing to ensure continuous protection and minimal downtime.
What is FortiGuard Unified Threat Management (UTM) Protection?
FortiGuard UTM delivers real-time threat intelligence, including antivirus, web filtering, intrusion prevention, application control, antispam, and vulnerability management from Fortinet’s Security Fabric.
How do I install and set up the FG-501E?
Install the FG-501E in a standard 1U rack slot, connect network interfaces, power on, and complete the setup wizard via the web UI or CLI to configure interfaces, policies, and UTM profiles.
Can the FG-501E BDL-950-12 be managed via FortiCloud?
Yes. The FG-501E supports FortiCloud for centralized device management, log analytics, and reporting, enabling simplified administration in cloud-based or hybrid environments.
What security throughput does the FG-501E support?
The FG-501E delivers up to 40 Gbps of firewall throughput, 10 Gbps of IPS throughput, and 8 Gbps of NGFW throughput, ensuring high-speed security for demanding networks.
How many concurrent connections can the FG-501E handle?
The FG-501E supports up to 14 million concurrent sessions and 300,000 new sessions per second, providing robust performance for large user bases.
Does the FG-501E support IPsec and SSL VPN?
Yes. The FG-501E offers up to 5,000 IPsec VPN tunnels and 2,000 SSL VPN users, delivering secure remote access for employees and partners.
How many users can the FG-501E support?
The FG-501E scales to support thousands of users, with flexible policies and high session capacity to accommodate growing enterprise and mid-market deployments.
What is the warranty period for the FG-501E hardware?
Fortinet provides a one-year limited hardware warranty with the FG-501E, covering factory defects and providing advanced hardware replacement under FortiCare.
How do I renew FortiCare and FortiGuard services?
Renewals can be purchased through authorized Fortinet partners or the Fortinet portal. Renewals extend technical support, firmware updates, and threat intelligence subscriptions.
Is the FG-501E suitable for mid-sized businesses?
Yes. The FG-501E’s combination of high throughput, UTM services, and scalable licensing makes it ideal for mid-sized enterprises requiring robust security and reliable uptime.
How does the FG-501E enhance network performance?
By offloading security inspection to purpose-built ASICs, the FG-501E maintains wire-speed throughput, lowers latency, and optimizes application delivery across the network.
What compliance standards does the FG-501E meet?
The FG-501E complies with industry standards including PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001, and FIPS 140-2, supporting regulatory requirements for data security and privacy.