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What is Fortinet FortiAnalyzer 1000E?
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Fortinet FortiAnalyzer 1000E is a purpose-built security logging and analytics appliance that centralizes log collection, analysis, and reporting for Fortinet Security Fabric devices.
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What are the key features of FortiAnalyzer 1000E?
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FortiAnalyzer 1000E delivers high-performance log processing, real-time threat analytics, customizable dashboards, and compliance reporting to enhance security visibility and operational efficiency.
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What log storage capacity does the FortiAnalyzer 1000E offer?
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The FortiAnalyzer 1000E provides up to 175 TB of raw log storage in a 2U rack-mount form factor, supporting long-term data retention and historical analysis.
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How does FortiAnalyzer 1000E improve network security?
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By aggregating logs and security events from across the Security Fabric, FortiAnalyzer 1000E enables advanced threat detection, automated incident response, and centralized forensics.
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What deployment options are available for FortiAnalyzer 1000E?
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FortiAnalyzer 1000E can be deployed as a physical appliance in a data center or as a virtual appliance in private or public cloud environments for flexible scalability.
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How many devices can FortiAnalyzer 1000E manage?
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FortiAnalyzer 1000E supports centralized logging and analytics for up to 3,000 Fortinet devices, including FortiGate firewalls, FortiMail, and FortiWeb appliances.
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Does FortiAnalyzer 1000E support high availability?
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Yes. The FortiAnalyzer 1000E supports active-active and active-passive high-availability clustering for continuous log collection and zero data loss.
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What licensing models are offered for FortiAnalyzer 1000E?
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FortiAnalyzer 1000E is licensed by capacity with options for base analytics, add-on packs for advanced reporting, and FortiCare support for firmware updates and 24/7 assistance.
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How does FortiAnalyzer 1000E integrate with FortiGate?
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FortiAnalyzer 1000E integrates seamlessly via the Fortinet Security Fabric API, enabling automated log forwarding, consolidated reporting, and coordinated threat response.
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What types of reports can I generate with FortiAnalyzer 1000E?
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FortiAnalyzer 1000E offers built-in and custom reports for compliance frameworks (PCI-DSS, HIPAA), executive summaries, security incident overviews, and bandwidth usage.
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How is data retention managed on FortiAnalyzer 1000E?
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Data retention on FortiAnalyzer 1000E is managed through customizable retention policies that automatically archive or purge logs based on age, size, or device type.
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Does FortiAnalyzer 1000E support real-time threat analytics?
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Yes. FortiAnalyzer 1000E provides real-time threat analytics with automated correlation, anomaly detection, and alerting to accelerate incident response.
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Can FortiAnalyzer 1000E automate incident response?
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FortiAnalyzer 1000E integrates with FortiSOAR to automate incident response workflows, trigger playbooks, and orchestrate remediation across the Security Fabric.
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What is the difference between FortiAnalyzer 1000E and other models?
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The FortiAnalyzer 1000E is a mid-range appliance offering higher log ingestion and storage capacity compared to lower models, while maintaining enterprise-grade analytics performance.
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What are the hardware requirements for FortiAnalyzer 1000E?
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FortiAnalyzer 1000E is a 2U rack-mount appliance with dual Intel Xeon processors, 64 GB RAM, redundant power supplies, and up to 12 drive bays for scalable storage.
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How can I get technical support for FortiAnalyzer 1000E?
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Technical support for FortiAnalyzer 1000E is available through Fortinet FortiCare, which provides 24/7 access to firmware updates, advanced support, and professional services.