Name: FG-81E Hardware plus 1 Year 24*7 FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection (FG-81E & FC-10-00E81-950-02-12)
Brand: Fortinet
SKU: FG-81E-BDL-950-12
Price: 1599.64 USD
Availability: InStock

Question 1

What is included in the FG-81E-BDL-950-12 bundle?

Accepted Answer

The FG-81E-BDL-950-12 bundle includes the FortiGate FG-81E security appliance plus a one-year 24x7 FortiCare support contract and FortiGuard Unified Threat Management subscription.

Question 2

What is FortiCare 24x7 support?

Accepted Answer

FortiCare 24x7 provides around-the-clock technical assistance, hardware replacement, firmware updates, and direct access to Fortinet’s expert engineers for rapid issue resolution.

Question 3

What features does FortiGuard UTM Protection offer?

Accepted Answer

FortiGuard UTM offers integrated antivirus, intrusion prevention (IPS), web filtering, application control, and anti-spam services, all updated in real time to defend against advanced threats.

Question 4

How do I activate FortiCare and FortiGuard services for FG-81E?

Accepted Answer

Register your FG-81E serial number on the Fortinet Customer Service & Support portal and apply the license key as instructed in the online activation guide.

Question 5

Can I extend the FortiCare and FortiGuard subscription beyond one year?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you can renew your FortiCare and FortiGuard UTM subscription annually through authorized Fortinet partners or via the Fortinet support portal.

Question 6

What are the key hardware specifications of FortiGate FG-81E?

Accepted Answer

The FG-81E delivers 1.8 Gbps firewall throughput, 250 Mbps IPS throughput, 35 Mbps NGFW, and multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports for small to medium-sized networks.

Question 7

What performance can I expect from the FG-81E in real-world scenarios?

Accepted Answer

In typical deployments, the FG-81E provides up to 1.8 Gbps of firewall throughput and 250 Mbps of IPS throughput, ensuring low latency and consistent traffic inspection.

Question 8

Is FG-81E-BDL-950-12 suitable for small and medium businesses?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this bundle is designed for SMBs, offering enterprise-grade security, scalable throughput, and 24x7 support at a cost-effective price point.

Question 9

Does the FG-81E receive firmware and security updates?

Accepted Answer

With the FortiCare subscription, FG-81E automatically receives firmware upgrades, security patches, and real-time threat intelligence from FortiGuard services.

Question 10

What constitutes Fortinet’s hardware warranty?

Accepted Answer

The FG-81E comes with a limited lifetime hardware warranty for defects, combined with the one-year FortiCare contract for replacement and support services.

Question 11

How do I contact FortiCare technical support?

Accepted Answer

Contact FortiCare 24x7 by logging a ticket on the Fortinet Support portal or by calling the regional support hotline listed on Fortinet’s website.

Question 12

How does the FG-81E firewall enhance network security?

Accepted Answer

The FG-81E applies deep packet inspection, real-time FortiGuard threat feeds, and advanced UTM profiles to block malware, intrusions, and unauthorized access.

Question 13

How do I configure UTM features on the FG-81E appliance?

Accepted Answer

Log in to the FortiGate web GUI, navigate to Security Profiles, enable the required UTM services, and attach them to your firewall policy.

Question 14

What licensing model does FortiGuard UTM use?

Accepted Answer

FortiGuard UTM is licensed per appliance and subscription term, with one-, two-, and three-year options and volume discounts available through Fortinet partners.

Question 15

Does the FG-81E support compliance standards?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the FG-81E supports PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR compliance via comprehensive logging, reporting, and policy enforcement, especially when paired with FortiAnalyzer.

Question 16

What is the recommended deployment scenario for FG-81E?

Accepted Answer

Deploy the FG-81E at the network perimeter for SMBs to secure internet access, VPN traffic, and branch office connectivity using its integrated UTM features.

	FG-81E-BDL-950-12	FG-81E-POE	FC-10-FG60E-212-02-DD	FC-10-0080E-301-02-DD	FG-60E
Product Type	Firewall Appliance	Firewall Appliance	Firewall Appliance	Firewall Appliance	Firewall Appliance
Architecture	Rack-mount	Rack-mount	Rack-mount	Rack-mount	Desktop
Deployment Type	Enterprise / Branch Office	Enterprise / Branch Office	Small Business / Branch Office	Enterprise / Branch Office / Cloud	Small Business / Branch Office
Use Case	VPN / Secure Access / Segmentation / UTM	VPN / Secure Access	VPN / Secure Access / UTM	VPN / Secure Access / UTM	VPN / UTM
Firewall Layer Supported	Layer 3 / Layer 7	Layer 7	Layer 3 / Layer 7	Layer 7	Layer 7
Power Source	AC Power Supply	AC Power Supply	AC Power Supply	AC Power Supply	AC Power Supply
Redundant Power Supply Supported	Yes	No	Yes	Yes	No
Firewall Throughput	10 Gbps	1 Gbps	3.5 Gbps	10 Gbps	3 Gbps
Threat Protection Throughput	8 Gbps	0.5 Gbps	1.4 Gbps	2 Gbps	1 Gbps
IPS Throughput	6 Gbps	0.7 Gbps	1.0 Gbps	1.5 Gbps	0.5 Gbps
VPN Throughput	7 Gbps	0.8 Gbps	700 Mbps	1 Gbps	0.25 Gbps
Supported Applications	50	150	N/A	50	N/A
Centralized Configuration & Reporting	Yes	Yes	Integrated FortiManager	Yes	Yes
Feature	Advanced threat protection	Integrated POE Management	Intrusion Prevention, Antivirus, Web Filtering, VPN	Deep Packet Inspection, Application Control, Sandboxing	Advanced threat protection
Concurrent Sessions	500,000	100000	100000	1000000	200000
Maximum Concurrent Sessions	1,000,000	200000	100000	2000000	300000
Users/Nodes	Unlimited	500	N/A	Unlimited	N/A
Integrated I/O	8	8	N/A	8	N/A
New Sessions Per Second	30,000	3500	2000	50000	30000
Supported VPN Types	IPSec / SSL VPN	IPSec / SSL VPN	IPSec / SSL VPN	IPSec / SSL VPN	IPSec / SSL VPN
Routing Protocols Supported	OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing	OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing	OSPF / BGP / RIP / 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
High Availability	Active-Passive	Active-Passive	Active-Passive	Active-Passive	Active-Passive
Interfaces	RJ-45 / SFP / SFP+	RJ-45 / SFP	RJ-45 / SFP	RJ-45 / SFP / SFP+	RJ-45 / SFP
WAN Ports	2 WAN	2 WAN	2 WAN	2 WAN	1 WAN
LAN Ports	8 LAN Ports	8 LAN Ports	5 LAN Ports	8 LAN Ports	4 LAN Ports
Switch Ports	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
POE Ports	No	Yes	No	No	No
Management Options	Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized	Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMP	Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / SNMP	Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMP	CLI / GUI / SNMP / REST API
Logging & Monitoring	Built-in / Syslog	Built-in / Syslog / Cloud Logging	Built-in / Syslog / Cloud Logging	Built-in / Syslog	Built-in / Syslog
Firewall Policies Supported	200	200	300	1000	100
Users Supported	1000	Unlimited	N/A	Unlimited	N/A
Memory	16 GB	8 GB	4 GB	8 GB	1 GB
Flash Storage	128 GB	128 GB	16 GB	128 GB	16 GB
Expansion Slots	SFP	SFP	SFP	SFP	SFP
Form Factor	1 RU	1 RU	Rack-mount	Rack-mount	Desktop
Rack Units	1 RU	1 RU	1 RU	1 RU	N/A
Device Type	NGFW	NGFW	NGFW	NGFW	NGFW
Product Name	FG-81E-BDL-950-12 Next-Generation Firewall	FG-81E-POE	FC-10-FG60E-212-02-DD	FC-10-0080E-301-02-DD	FortiGate 60E
Height	1.75 inches	1.75 inches	N/A	2 inches	N/A
Width	17.5 inches	17.3 inches	N/A	17 inches	N/A
Depth	15.0 inches	15.7 inches	N/A	14 inches	N/A
Weight	22 lbs	15 lbs	N/A	15 lbs	N/A

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Questions & Answers

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