Fortinet FortiGate 1500D

Legacy / end of life · renewals available

End-of-life 2U data-center next-generation firewall built on Fortinet's NP6 network processors and CP8 content processor, with 80 Gbps firewall throughput, 12 million concurrent sessions and high-density GE / 10 GE connectivity (8x 10 GE SFP+, 16x GE SFP and 16x GE RJ45). The FortiGate 1500D hardware is no longer sold — FortiGuard and FortiCare renewals are still available below, and the FortiGate 1800F is the direct, currently-shipping replacement.

KEY PERFORMANCE
Threat protection5 Gbps
Firewall throughput80 Gbps
NGFW throughput7 Gbps
Concurrent sessions12 M
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RENEWALS

FortiGate 1500D licensing renewals

The FortiGate 1500D hardware has reached end of life and is no longer sold. These FortiGuard and FortiCare renewals keep an installed unit licensed and supported. Licensing is delivered electronically worldwide.

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OVERVIEW

What the FortiGate 1500D is for

The FortiGate 1500D is an end-of-life 2U data-center next-generation firewall from Fortinet's 1000-series D-generation. Built on multiple NP6 network processors and a CP8 content processor, it delivers 80 Gbps firewall throughput, 7 Gbps NGFW, 5 Gbps threat protection and 12,000,000 concurrent sessions over a high-density mix of 8x 10 GE SFP+, 16x GE SFP and 16x GE RJ45 interfaces, with dual onboard SSDs and redundant power. The 1500D reached end of life, so the hardware is no longer sold; you can still renew its FortiGuard security services and FortiCare support to keep an installed unit protected, using the renewal bundles below.

When you are ready to replace it, the currently-shipping FortiGate 1800F is the direct successor in the same data-center class — roughly 2.5x the firewall throughput and 3x the threat protection of the 1500D — and the FortiGate 900G is the current G-generation option with the highest threat-protection performance in this range. See the upgrade path comparison below.

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RENEW OR UPGRADE

Renew the FortiGate 1500D, or upgrade?

A quick guide to keeping your existing unit protected, or moving to a current FortiGate data-center firewall.

You run a FortiGate 1500D today and want to keep it protected
Renew FortiGuard + FortiCare below
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Ready to replace it with a current, fully supported data-center firewall
FortiGate 1800F
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Want the latest G-generation platform with top threat protection
FortiGate 900G
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Prefer a step between the D-gen and current models
FortiGate 1100E series
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SPECIFICATIONS

FortiGate 1500D specifications

Firewall throughput (1518 / 512 / 64 byte, UDP)80 / 80 / 55 Gbps
IPv6 firewall throughput (1518 / 512 / 64 byte, UDP)80 / 80 / 55 Gbps
Firewall latency (64 byte, UDP)3 µs
Firewall throughput (packets/sec)82.5 Mpps
Concurrent sessions (TCP)12,000,000
New sessions/second (TCP)300,000
Firewall policies100,000
IPS throughput (Enterprise mix)13 Gbps
NGFW throughput (Enterprise mix)7 Gbps
Threat protection throughput (Enterprise mix)5 Gbps
IPsec VPN throughput (512 byte)50 Gbps
SSL-VPN throughput4 Gbps
SSL inspection throughput (IPS, avg. HTTPS)5.7 Gbps
SSL inspection CPS (IPS, avg. HTTPS)3,100
SSL inspection concurrent sessions800,000
Application control throughput (HTTP 64K)16 Gbps
CAPWAP throughput (1444 byte, UDP)20 Gbps
Virtual domains (default / max)10 / 250
High availabilityActive-Active, Active-Passive, Clustering
Hardware accelerationFortinet SPU (NP6 + CP8)
Interfaces8x 10 GE SFP+ slots, 16x GE SFP slots, 16x GE RJ45 ports, 2x GE RJ45 management/HA, 1x USB client, 1x USB server, 1x console (RJ45)
Onboard storage2x 240 GB SSD (480 GB)
Included transceivers2x 10 GE SFP+ SR
Form factor2U rack mount (EIA / non-EIA)
Dimensions (H x W x L)3.5 x 17.24 x 21.81 in (89 x 438 x 554 mm)
Weight32.5 lbs (14.7 kg)
Power input100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption (avg / max)336 W / 403.2 W
Heat dissipation1,375 BTU/h
Redundant power suppliesYes, hot-swappable
Operating temperature32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage temperature-31°F to 158°F (-35°C to 70°C)
Humidity10% to 90% non-condensing
Noise level59 dBA
Operating altitudeUp to 7,400 ft (2,250 m)
ComplianceFCC Part 15 Class A, RCM, VCCI, CE, UL/cUL, CB
CertificationsICSA Labs: Firewall, IPsec, IPS, Antivirus, SSL-VPN; USGv6/IPv6
Product lifecycleEnd of life (legacy) — renewals available; upgrade path: FortiGate 1800F / 900G

Source: official Fortinet FortiGate 1500D Series datasheet (FG-1500D column). Upgrade-path figures from the Fortinet Product Matrix (May 2026).

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USE CASES

Where the FortiGate 1500D fits

Protect an installed unit
Keep an existing 1500D covered with renewed FortiGuard security services and FortiCare support while you plan a refresh.
Data-center core & segmentation
2U NGFW for the data-center core, large-enterprise edge and high-throughput internal segmentation with dense 10 GE connectivity.
Plan an upgrade
Move to the FortiGate 1800F or 900G for current hardware, far higher throughput and full FortiGuard AI-powered services.
Managed (MSSP)
Run centrally from FortiManager or FortiGate Cloud as part of a managed security service.
1000-SERIES LINEAGE

The FortiGate 1500D in the data-center lineup

The FortiGate 1500D is a D-generation 1000-class appliance and the larger sibling of the 1200D. The 1100E series is the newer-generation successor line, and the FortiGate 1800F / 900G are the current data-center replacements.

ModelGenerationWhere it fits
FortiGate 1100EE-seriesNewer-generation 1000-class data-center platformView →
FortiGate 1200DD-seriesSmaller D-series sibling — end of lifeView →
FortiGate 1500DD-seriesThis model — end of lifeViewing
UPGRADE PATH

FortiGate 1500D and its modern replacements

The FortiGate 1500D is end of life. The FortiGate 1800F is the direct, currently-shipping replacement with roughly 2.5x the firewall throughput; the FortiGate 900G is the current G-generation option with the highest threat protection in this range. Same FortiOS and FortiGuard services across the lineup.

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FortiGate 1500D
Threat protection5 Gbps
Firewall80 Gbps
NGFW7 Gbps
Concurrent sessions12 M
New sessions/sec300,000
Direct replacement
FortiGate 1800F
Threat protection15 Gbps
Firewall198 Gbps
NGFW17 Gbps
Concurrent sessions12 M
New sessions/sec750,000
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Current G-gen
FortiGate 900G
Threat protection30 Gbps
Firewall164 Gbps
NGFW31 Gbps
Concurrent sessions16 M
New sessions/sec720,000
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FULL CATALOG

All FortiGate 1500D licensing options

Every licensing option still available for the FG-1500D: FortiGuard + FortiCare renewal bundles, individual FortiGuard services, FortiCare support, and FortiGate Cloud management. Licensing is delivered electronically worldwide.

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ACCESSORIES

Accessories for the FortiGate 1500D

The FortiGate 1500D ships as a 2U rack unit. Populate its GE SFP and 10 GE SFP+ slots with the right transceivers for your fiber or copper runs.

10 GE SFP+ SR transceiver (MMF, 300 m)
10 GE SFP+ SR transceiver (MMF, 300 m)
FN-TRAN-SFP+SR
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10 GE SFP+ LR transceiver (SMF, 10 km)
10 GE SFP+ LR transceiver (SMF, 10 km)
FN-TRAN-SFP+LR
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1 GE SFP SX transceiver (MMF, 500 m)
1 GE SFP SX transceiver (MMF, 500 m)
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1 GE SFP LX transceiver (SMF, 10 km)
1 GE SFP LX transceiver (SMF, 10 km)
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FAQ

FortiGate 1500D - frequently asked questions

No. The FortiGate 1500D (FG-1500D) has reached end of life and the hardware is no longer sold. You can still renew FortiGuard security services and FortiCare support for an installed unit, and we can quote the current FortiGate 1800F or 900G as a replacement.

The FortiGate 1800F is the direct, currently-shipping replacement in the same 2U data-center class — about 198 Gbps firewall throughput and 15 Gbps of threat protection, roughly 2.5x and 3x the FortiGate 1500D. The FortiGate 900G is the current G-generation option with the highest threat protection in this range.

Yes, while the model is in its renewal window. Choose a FortiGuard + FortiCare renewal bundle above, renew individual FortiGuard services, add FortiCare support, or FortiGate Cloud management. Licensing is delivered electronically worldwide.

The FortiGate 1500D delivers 80 Gbps firewall throughput, 13 Gbps IPS, 7 Gbps NGFW, 5 Gbps threat protection and 50 Gbps IPsec VPN, with 12,000,000 concurrent sessions and 300,000 new sessions per second, accelerated by Fortinet’s NP6 and CP8 security processors. It is a 2U appliance with 8x 10 GE SFP+, 16x GE SFP and 16x GE RJ45 interfaces and dual 240 GB SSDs.

The 1500D has 8x 10 GE SFP+ slots, 16x GE SFP slots and 16x GE RJ45 ports, and ships with two 10 GE SFP+ SR modules. Use Fortinet FN-TRAN-SFP+SR / SFP+LR for additional 10 GE fiber, and FN-TRAN-SX / LX for 1 GE fiber.

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