Network Security Fortinet NGFW

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The FortiGate NGFW Middle-Range Series is a line of unified threat management firewalls designed for mid-sized organizations, offering high-performance next-generation firewall capabilities, integrated security services, and scalable throughput.

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The Middle-Range Series provides hardware-accelerated SSL/TLS inspection, consolidated security (NGFW, IPS, application control, antivirus), SD-WAN integration, high availability, and centralized management via FortiManager.

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Depending on the model, firewall throughput ranges from 4 Gbps to 20 Gbps, with deep packet inspection (NGFW) throughput up to 5 Gbps and SSL inspection throughput up to 2 Gbps.

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It uses FortiGuard Labs threat intelligence for real-time updates, Cloud-based sandboxing, AI-driven malware detection, IPS, and web filtering to block known and zero-day threats.

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Ideal for campus networks, distributed branch offices, data center edge, and hybrid cloud environments requiring balanced performance, flexible interface options, and integrated security.

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Yes, with ASIC acceleration it inspects and decrypts SSL/TLS traffic at up to 2 Gbps without degrading latency or performance.

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High availability is achieved via active-active or active-passive clustering with session synchronization and link redundancy to ensure continuous uptime during appliance or link failures.

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FortiGate Middle-Range supports subscription-based licensing for FortiGuard Security Services (NGFW, IPS, Web Filter), FortiCare support tiers, and optional FortiSandbox and SD-WAN bundles.

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It natively connects with FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, FortiSandbox, and other Fabric components to deliver synchronized security, automated response, and centralized visibility.

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Yes, you can manage configurations, policies, and firmware updates from FortiManager, or use FortiCloud for zero-touch provisioning and cloud-based monitoring.

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It provides dynamic path selection, application-aware steering, bandwidth shaping, real-time link quality monitoring, and integrated analytics for optimal WAN performance.

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Absolutely. It delivers enterprise-grade security, flexible throughput scaling, and multi-service consolidation that meets the networking and security needs of mid-market organizations.

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Models support dual hot-swappable PSUs, redundant fans, operating temperatures from 0 °C to 40 °C, and compliance with RoHS, FCC, CE, VCCI, and RCM standards.

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Independent tests (e.g., NSS Labs) demonstrate above-average threat protection efficiency and sustained throughput under full security load compared to competing mid-range firewalls.

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FortiCare offers 24x7 support, advance hardware replacement, and firmware updates. Standard warranty includes one year of hardware coverage with options to extend up to five years.

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Download the latest image from support.fortinet.com, upload via the GUI or CLI, verify checksum, then install and reboot. Always back up configurations before upgrading.

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It supports Virtual Domains (VDOMs) for segmentation, VLAN tagging, and multi-tenant tenancy, enabling isolated security policies and resource allocation per customer or department.