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FG-501E Overview

FG-501E is a high-performance next-generation firewall appliance engineered as a rack-mounted hardware solution for enterprise, branch office, and cloud deployment use cases. It delivers robust throughput capacity with a configuration that includes 8 LAN ports and 2 WAN ports (including SFP+ for high-speed connectivity), powered by an AC power supply featuring redundant capabilities to maintain continuous operation. The device is optimized for real-time security processing, supporting integrated threat protection services such as IPS, antivirus, web filtering, and VPN, all while providing comprehensive management via CLI, GUI, SNMP, and cloud-based tools.

FG-501E is built to scale in environments that demand high availability and clustering options, with an Active-Passive high availability configuration that supports large-scale session handling and rapid new session initiation. Designed for extensive deployment scenarios—from SMB to large enterprises—it consolidates centralized configuration and reporting with robust features like application control and routing protocols (OSPF, BGP, Static Routing) that ensure resilient, secure network operation. This appliance serves as a versatile solution for secure access, segmentation, and unified threat management across modern network architectures.

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FG-501E Specifications

Product Type
Firewall Appliance
Architecture
Rack-mount
Deployment Type
Enterprise / Branch Office / Cloud
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
10 Gbps
Threat Protection Throughput
8 Gbps
IPS Throughput
6 Gbps
VPN Throughput
5 Gbps
Supported Applications
500
Centralized Configuration & Reporting
Yes
Feature
Next-Generation Threat Protection
Concurrent Sessions
500000
Maximum Concurrent Sessions
1000000
Users/Nodes
Unlimited
Integrated I/O
4
New Sessions Per Second
50000
Supported VPN Types
IPSec / SSL VPN
Routing Protocols Supported
OSPF / BGP / 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 / SNMP
Logging & Monitoring
Built-in / Syslog
Firewall Policies Supported
1000
Users Supported
1000
Memory
8 GB
Flash Storage
128 GB
Expansion Slots
SFP
Form Factor
1 RU
Rack Units
1 RU
Device Type
NGFW
Product Name
FG-501E Next-Generation Firewall
Height
1 inch
Width
17 inches
Depth
15 inches
Weight
15 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

Fortinet FG-501E, 2x 10 GE SFP+ slots, 10x GE RJ45 ports (including 1x MGMT port, 1x HA port, 8x switch ports), 8x GE SFP slots, SPU NP6 and CP9 hardware accelerated, 2x 240 GB onboard SSD storageFG-501EFortiGate-300E, FortiGate Cloud Management, Analysis and 1 Year Log RetentionFC-10-00306-131-02-DDFortiGate-301E, Hardware plus ASE FortiCare and FortiGuard 360 ProtectionFG-301E-BDL-988-DDFG-100E Hardware plus 1 Year 24*7 FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection (FG-100E & FC-10-FG1HE-950-02-12)FG-100E-BDL-950-12FortiGate-200E, Secure RMA ServiceFC-10-00207-301-02-DD
ArchitectureRack-mountRack-mountRack-mount Hardware ApplianceRack-mountRack-mounted
Centralized Configuration & ReportingYesYesYesYesYes
Concurrent Sessions5000005000005000001000000500000
Deployment TypeEnterprise / Branch Office / CloudEnterprise / Branch OfficeEnterprise / Branch OfficeEnterprise / Branch OfficeEnterprise / SMB / Branch Office / Cloud
Depth15 inches14 inches15 inches18 inches19 inches
Device TypeNGFWNGFWNGFWNGFWNGFW
Expansion SlotsSFPSFPSFPSFPSFP
FeatureNext-Generation Threat ProtectionHigh availability, clusteringNext-Generation SecurityAdvanced Threat Protection, High availability clusteringAdvanced Threat Protection, Clustering, High Availability
Firewall Layer SupportedLayer 3 / Layer 4 / Layer 7Layer 7Layer 7Layer 3 / Layer 4 / Layer 7Layer 3 / Layer 4 / Layer 7
Firewall Policies Supported100010005005001000
Firewall Throughput10 Gbps10 Gbps10 Gbps10 Gbps10 Gbps
Flash Storage128 GB128 GB128 GB SSD128 GB64 GB
Form Factor1 RU2 RU1 RURack-mountRack-mounted
Height1 inch3.5 inches1.75 inches1 inch1.75 inches
High AvailabilityActive-PassiveActive-ActiveActive-ActiveActive-PassiveActive-Passive
IPS Throughput6 Gbps4 Gbps6 Gbps8 Gbps8 Gbps
Integrated I/O48884
InterfacesRJ-45 / SFP+RJ-45 / SFPRJ-45 / SFPRJ-45 / SFPRJ-45 / SFP
LAN Ports8 LAN Ports8 LAN Ports8 LAN Ports4 LAN Ports8 LAN Ports
Logging & MonitoringBuilt-in / SyslogBuilt-in / Syslog / Cloud LoggingBuilt-inBuilt-in / SyslogBuilt-in / Syslog / Cloud Logging
Management OptionsCloud / CLI / GUI / SNMPCloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / SNMPCloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMPCloud / CLI / GUI / CentralizedCloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMP
Maximum Concurrent Sessions1000000100000010000001000000500000
Memory8 GB16 GB16 GB16 GB16 GB
New Sessions Per Second5000025000500005000020000
POE PortsNoNoNoNoNo
Power SourceAC Power SupplyAC Power SupplyAC Power SupplyAC Power SupplyAC Power Supply
Product NameFG-501E Next-Generation FirewallFC-10-00306-131-02-DD Next-Generation FirewallFG-301E-BDL-988-DD Enterprise GatewayFG-100E-BDL-950-12FC-10-00207-301-02-DD
Product TypeFirewall ApplianceFirewall ApplianceFirewall ApplianceFirewall ApplianceFirewall Appliance
Rack Units1 RU2 RU1 RU1 RU2 RU
Redundant Power Supply SupportedYesYesYesYesYes
Routing Protocols SupportedOSPF / BGP / Static RoutingOSPF / BGP / RIP / Static RoutingOSPF / BGP / RIP / Static RoutingOSPF / BGP / RIP / 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 Applications50015025610050
Supported VPN TypesIPSec / SSL VPNIPSec / SSL VPNIPSec / SSL VPNIPSec / SSL VPN / L2TPIPSec / SSL VPN / L2TP
Switch PortsYesYesYesNoNo
Threat Protection Throughput8 Gbps5 Gbps8 Gbps8 Gbps8 Gbps
Use CaseVPN / Secure Access / Segmentation / UTMVPN / Secure Access / UTMVPN / Secure Access / Segmentation / UTMVPN / Secure Access / UTMVPN / Secure Access / Segmentation / UTM
Users Supported1000N/A1000Unlimited10000
Users/NodesUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimitedUnlimited
VPN Throughput5 Gbps8 Gbps9 Gbps7 Gbps6 Gbps
WAN Ports2 WAN2 WAN2 WAN2 WAN2 WAN
Weight15 lbs25 lbs18 lbs15 lbs20 lbs
Width17 inches17 inches17.5 inches17 inches17 inches

Reviews & Ratings

L
Leonard Moore
5

Reliable midrange firewall with strong hardware acceleration.

M
Michael Turner
4

Consistent performance under inspection.

P
Patrick Walsh
5

Good option for enterprise branches.

O
Oliver Grant
3

Easy integration into existing networks.

D
Daniel Scott
4

Stable daily operation.

Questions & Answers

What is the Fortinet FG-501E firewall?

The Fortinet FG-501E is a next-generation firewall featuring SPU-accelerated threat protection, 2x 10 GE SFP+ slots, 10x GE RJ45 ports, 8x GE SFP ports, and 2x 240 GB onboard SSDs for secure, high-performance network defense.

How many and what types of network interfaces does FG-501E provide?

The FG-501E offers 2x 10 GE SFP+ slots, 8x GE SFP slots, and 10x GE RJ45 ports (including 1x management, 1x HA, and 8x switch ports) for versatile uplink, management, and internal switching.

What throughput can the FG-501E deliver?

With SPU NP6 and CP9 hardware acceleration, the FG-501E delivers up to 50 Gbps firewall throughput and 15 Gbps threat protection throughput for high-speed, real-time security.

What hardware acceleration does the FG-501E use?

The FG-501E leverages Fortinet’s SPU NP6 for network acceleration and SPU CP9 for content processing, ensuring line-rate performance for VPN, IPS, and antivirus scanning.