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What is Fortinet FortiAnalyzer 300F?
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FortiAnalyzer 300F is a high-performance network security logging and analytics appliance that centralizes log management, threat analysis, and reporting for mid-to-large enterprises.
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What are the key benefits of FortiAnalyzer 300F?
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FortiAnalyzer 300F delivers real-time threat detection, centralized log storage, customizable reporting, and automated compliance checks to enhance network visibility and simplify security operations.
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What are the technical specifications of the FortiAnalyzer 300F?
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FortiAnalyzer 300F features a quad-core CPU, 32 GB RAM, dual 1 TB SSDs for log storage, four 1 GbE ports, two 10 GbE SFP+ ports, and supports up to 2 million EPS.
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How does FortiAnalyzer 300F improve network security and visibility?
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By aggregating logs from Fortinet and third-party devices, correlating events, and providing real-time dashboards, FortiAnalyzer 300F identifies threats faster and delivers actionable insights for proactive defense.
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What is the log processing and storage capacity of FortiAnalyzer 300F?
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FortiAnalyzer 300F processes up to 2 million events per second (EPS) and offers scalable SSD storage up to 60 TB, ensuring comprehensive log retention and rapid analysis.
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How many devices can FortiAnalyzer 300F manage?
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FortiAnalyzer 300F supports management and log collection from up to 10,000 Fortinet and third-party devices, making it ideal for complex enterprise environments.
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What deployment options are available for FortiAnalyzer 300F?
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FortiAnalyzer 300F can be deployed as a physical appliance, a virtual machine in public or private clouds, or in a high-availability cluster for continuous operations.
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What compliance standards does FortiAnalyzer 300F support?
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FortiAnalyzer 300F supports PCI DSS, HIPAA, GDPR, ISO 27001, and other industry regulations by automating log retention, audit trails, and compliance reporting.
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How does FortiAnalyzer 300F integrate with other Fortinet products?
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FortiAnalyzer 300F seamlessly integrates with FortiGate, FortiMail, FortiWeb, and FortiSandbox to consolidate security events, streamline workflows, and enforce coordinated threat responses.
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What reporting and analytics features are available in FortiAnalyzer 300F?
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FortiAnalyzer 300F offers over 300 pre-built reports, customizable dashboards, advanced analytics, and AI-driven threat intelligence to deliver detailed visibility and executive summaries.
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How does FortiAnalyzer 300F ensure data integrity and security?
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FortiAnalyzer 300F employs secure log transport (TLS), role-based access control, data encryption at rest, and automated integrity checks to safeguard audit trails and compliance data.
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What licensing options exist for FortiAnalyzer 300F?
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Licensing for FortiAnalyzer 300F includes device-based licenses, per-EPS bundles, storage-based licenses, and optional threat intelligence subscriptions to match organizational needs.
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How do I perform backup and recovery on FortiAnalyzer 300F?
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FortiAnalyzer 300F supports scheduled backups to local or remote storage, with one-click restore functionality to recover configurations, logs, and custom reports quickly.
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What is the recommended retention period configuration?
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We recommend configuring FortiAnalyzer 300F to retain critical security logs for at least 1–3 years to meet compliance requirements and support historical threat investigations.
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What high-availability options are available on FortiAnalyzer 300F?
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FortiAnalyzer 300F supports active-active and active-passive clustering, automatic failover, and load balancing to ensure continuous log collection and analysis during outages.
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How does FortiAnalyzer 300F scale with growing networks?
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FortiAnalyzer 300F scales horizontally by adding peer appliances in a cluster or vertically by upgrading storage and EPS licenses to accommodate increasing log volumes.