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The FG-81E-BDL-950-60 bundle includes a Fortinet FG-81E UTM hardware appliance and a 5-year 24×7 FortiCare & FortiGuard Unified Threat Management (UTM) subscription (FC-10-00E81-950-02-60) for real-time security updates and expert support.

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The FortiGate FG-81E features dual-core processors, 5 Gbps firewall throughput, 600 Mbps IPS throughput, 120 Mbps NGFW throughput, 2 x GE RJ45 WAN ports, 7 x GE RJ45 LAN ports, and 1 USB port, optimizing performance for small to mid-sized networks.

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The FortiGuard UTM subscription provides antivirus, intrusion prevention (IPS), web filtering, application control, antispam, DNS filtering, and advanced threat protection, ensuring multilayered defense against evolving cyber threats.

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The 5-year FortiCare service offers 24×7 hardware replacement, firmware updates, threat signature upgrades, and direct access to Fortinet’s Technical Assistance Center (TAC) for rapid issue resolution and continuous protection.

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The FG-81E appliance leverages purpose-built processors, flow-based architecture, and hardware acceleration to deliver high firewall throughput, low latency, and efficient inspection of encrypted traffic without performance degradation.

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Yes, the FG-81E supports SSL/TLS deep inspection with hardware acceleration, enabling you to decrypt, inspect, and re-encrypt traffic for advanced threat detection in encrypted streams.

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Installation involves connecting WAN/LAN interfaces, powering the unit, and accessing the web-based FortiOS setup wizard at https://192.168.1.99. Follow the guided steps to configure interfaces, security zones, and FortiGuard service credentials.

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Yes, the FG-81E integrates seamlessly with FortiAnalyzer for centralized logging and analytics, and with FortiManager for unified configuration management and policy orchestration across multiple Fortinet devices.

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The FG-81E is ideal for small offices, retail locations, branch offices, and remote sites requiring multi-service UTM, secure VPN connectivity, and scalable performance with simplified management.

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To renew, log into your FortiCustomer Service portal, select the existing subscription, choose the desired term, and complete payment. The renewal extends UTM services without losing configuration or policy settings.

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The FG-81E supports IPsec and SSL VPN with up to 200 IPsec tunnels and 30 SSL VPN users, enabling secure site-to-site connectivity and remote access with strong encryption and high throughput.

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FortiCare 24×7 support ensures rapid RMA hardware replacement within guaranteed timeframes, proactive firmware updates, and round-the-clock TAC access, reducing downtime and maintaining continuous security.

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The FG-81E appliance comes with a 1-year limited hardware warranty, which can be extended to 5 years when combined with the FortiCare service bundle in the FG-81E-BDL-950-60 package.

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Use the FortiOS dashboard or integrate with FortiAnalyzer to view real-time logs, event summaries, threat heatmaps, and detailed reports for proactive threat monitoring and compliance auditing.

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Yes, you can upgrade your subscription to a FortiGuard Unified Threat Protection bundle with Secure SD-WAN, combining advanced UTM security and dynamic WAN path selection for optimized connectivity.

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The FG-81E is optimized for networks up to 50 users, providing robust UTM security, reliable VPN performance, and scalable management for small to medium-sized businesses.