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What are the key features of the Fortinet FortiGate NGFW High-End Series?
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The FortiGate NGFW High-End Series delivers ultra-high throughput, hardware-accelerated SSL inspection, integrated SD-WAN, and advanced threat protection powered by FortiGuard Services for real-time threat intelligence.
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How does the FortiGate High-End Series ensure top firewall performance?
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It leverages purpose-built NP7 network processors and CP9 security processors to offload traffic inspection, delivering multi-Tbps firewall throughput with low latency and high packet per second (PPS) rates.
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What throughput and connection capacity does the High-End Series support?
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Models in this series support up to 1.2 Tbps firewall throughput, 600 Gbps SSL inspection, and over 200 million concurrent sessions to meet the demands of large enterprise and data center environments.
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How does the FortiGate High-End Series handle SSL/TLS inspection?
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The integrated NP7 acceleration engines enable up to 600 Gbps of deep SSL/TLS inspection without performance degradation, inspecting encrypted traffic at line rate for all ports and protocols.
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Can the High-End Series integrate SD-WAN and SASE functions?
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Yes. It provides built-in SD-WAN with dynamic path steering, application-aware routing, and optional FortiSASE cloud-delivered security services for unified WAN edge and secure access.
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What centralized management options are available?
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FortiManager and FortiCloud offer single-pane orchestration, policy automation, and real-time analytics across multiple High-End devices, simplifying lifecycle management and compliance reporting.
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How does it protect against advanced threats?
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It combines NGFW, sandboxing, intrusion prevention (IPS), anti-malware, and threat intelligence from FortiGuard Labs, blocking zero-day exploits, ransomware, and advanced persistent threats in real time.
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What deployment scenarios does the High-End Series support?
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Suitable for data centers, large campuses, MSPs, and service provider environments, it supports transparent, routed, VPN, and virtual wire deployments with high availability and link load balancing.
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How scalable is the FortiGate High-End Series?
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With modular slots for interface expansion, up to 2 rack units of port density, and clustering support for over 32 devices, it scales seamlessly to accommodate growing network demands.
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What licensing options are available?
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Flexible subscription bundles include FortiGuard Security Services, FortiCare support, and optional add-ons such as Advanced Threat Protection, FortiSandbox, and SD-WAN orchestration.
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How does FortiOS enhance security and networking?
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FortiOS unifies network and security functions under a single OS, delivering automated threat response, AI-driven insights, and seamless policy enforcement across firewall, VPN, SD-WAN, and switching.
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What compliance certifications does the High-End Series hold?
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The series is certified for Common Criteria EAL4+, FIPS 140-2, ISO 27001, PCI DSS, and GDPR compliance, ensuring adherence to global regulatory and industry security standards.
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How do I perform firmware updates and maintenance?
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Firmware updates are managed via FortiManager or FortiCloud with automated scheduling and staged rollout. Maintenance tasks can be scripted using the FortiOS CLI or REST API for zero-touch operations.
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What support and warranty options are offered?
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FortiCare offers 24x7 global support, hardware replacement, firmware upgrades, and access to the Fortinet Knowledge Base, with optional Advanced Services for expedited response and consultancy.
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Can the High-End Series run virtual instances?
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Yes. FortiGate-VM instances mirror physical hardware features and can be deployed on VMware, KVM, Hyper-V, AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud for hybrid and multi-cloud security.
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How does FortiGate High-End compare to competing NGFWs?
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It outperforms competitors with purpose-built security processors, higher SSL inspection rates, unified networking and security in a single OS, and integrated AI-driven threat intelligence.
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How does the FortiGate High-End Series support future growth?
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With modular expansion, scalable clustering, and continuous feature updates via FortiGuard and FortiOS, it adapts to evolving security requirements and network growth seamlessly.