FortiGate 501E has reached end of sale and is no longer available. The replacement model is the FortiGate 600E.
End-of-life 1U enterprise next-generation firewall built on Fortinet's NP6 and CP9 security processors, with 36 Gbps firewall throughput, 8 million concurrent sessions, two 480 GB onboard SSDs, eight GE ports, eight GE SFP slots and two 10 GE SFP+ slots. The FortiGate 501E hardware is winding down — FortiGuard and FortiCare renewals are still available below, and the FortiGate 600F is the direct, currently-shipping replacement.
The FortiGate 501E is end of life. The FortiGate 600F is the direct, currently-shipping replacement with a full-generation jump in firewall throughput, threat protection and 10/25 GE interface speeds; the FortiGate 900G steps up further with 16 M sessions and higher density. Same FortiOS and FortiGuard services across the range.
| Firewall throughput (1518 / 512 / 64 byte, UDP) | 36 / 36 / 22 Gbps |
| IPv6 firewall throughput (1518 / 512 / 64 byte, UDP) | 36 / 36 / 22 Gbps |
| Firewall latency (64 byte, UDP) | 2 µs |
| Firewall throughput (packets/sec) | 33 Mpps |
| Concurrent sessions (TCP) | 8,000,000 |
| New sessions/second (TCP) | 300,000 |
| Firewall policies | 10,000 |
| IPS throughput (Enterprise mix) | 7.9 Gbps |
| NGFW throughput (Enterprise mix) | 5 Gbps |
| Threat protection throughput (Enterprise mix) | 4.7 Gbps |
| IPsec VPN throughput (512 byte) | 20 Gbps |
| Gateway-to-gateway IPsec VPN tunnels | 2,000 |
| Client-to-gateway IPsec VPN tunnels | 50,000 |
| SSL-VPN throughput | 5 Gbps |
| Concurrent SSL-VPN users (tunnel mode, rec. max) | 10,000 |
| SSL inspection throughput (IPS, avg. HTTPS) | 5.7 Gbps |
| SSL inspection CPS (IPS, avg. HTTPS) | 3,500 |
| SSL inspection concurrent sessions | 800,000 |
| Application control throughput (HTTP 64K) | 14 Gbps |
| CAPWAP throughput (1444 byte, UDP) | 18 Gbps |
| Virtual domains (default / max) | 10 / 10 |
| Managed FortiSwitches | 72 |
| Managed FortiAPs (total / tunnel) | 512 / 256 |
| Maximum FortiTokens | 5,000 |
| Maximum registered endpoints | 2,000 |
| High availability | Active-Active, Active-Passive, Clustering |
| Hardware acceleration | Fortinet SPU (NP6 + CP9) |
| Interfaces | 8x GE RJ45 ports, 2x GE RJ45 management/HA, 8x GE SFP slots, 2x 10 GE SFP+ slots, 2x USB, 1x console (RJ45) |
| Onboard storage | 2x 480 GB SSD onboard (local logging & reporting) |
| Weight | 16.1 lbs (7.3 kg) |
| Form factor | 1U rack mount (EIA / non-EIA) |
| Dimensions (H x W x L) | 1.75 x 17 x 15 in (44.45 x 432 x 380 mm) |
| Power input | 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Operating temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
| Storage temperature | -31°F to 158°F (-35°C to 70°C) |
| Humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
| Forced airflow | Side and front to back |
| Operating altitude | Up to 7,400 ft (2,250 m) |
| Compliance | FCC Part 15 Class A, RCM, VCCI, CE, UL/cUL, CB |
| Certifications | ICSA Labs (Firewall, IPsec, IPS, Antivirus, SSL-VPN); USGv6 / IPv6 |
| Power consumption (avg / max) | 95 W / 193 W |
| Heat dissipation | 613 BTU/h |
| Noise level | 43 dBA |
| Maximum current | 6A (maximum) |
| Product lifecycle | End of life (legacy) — end of order 2021, end of support 2026; renewals available; upgrade path: FortiGate 600F |
Source: official Fortinet FortiGate 500E Series datasheet (FORTIGATE 501E column, FG-500E-DAT-R23-20210414). The 500E series shares system performance; the 501E differs from the 500E only by adding 2x 480 GB onboard SSDs for local logging and reporting. The datasheet button links to the FortiGate 500E series datasheet hosted on DataCenter360.ca.
Download the FortiGate 500E datasheetSame 500E-series platform and 36 Gbps firewall performance across the line. The two models differ only by onboard storage — the 501E adds 2x 480 GB SSDs.
| Model | Ports | Onboard storage | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FortiGate 500E | 8x GE RJ45 + 8x GE SFP + 2x 10 GE SFP+ | — | View → |
| FortiGate 501E | 8x GE RJ45 + 8x GE SFP + 2x 10 GE SFP+ | 2x 480 GB SSD | Viewing |
FortiGuard and FortiCare renewal subscriptions for installed FortiGate 501E units. Licensing is electronic and delivered worldwide.
The FortiGate 501E (FG-501E) has reached end of life — end of order was 2021 and end of support is 2026. You can still renew FortiGuard security services and FortiCare support for an installed unit while it is in its renewal window, and we can quote the current FortiGate 600F as a direct replacement.
The FortiGate 600F is the direct, currently-shipping replacement — a full-generation jump in firewall throughput and threat protection with 10/25 GE interfaces in the same 1U class. There is no FortiGate 500F; the 500E migrates to the 600F. For more sessions and density, step up to the FortiGate 900G.
Yes, while the model is in its renewal window (end of support is 2026). Choose a FortiGuard + FortiCare renewal bundle (Enterprise, UTP or ATP) above, or renew individual FortiGuard services and FortiCare support. Licensing is delivered electronically worldwide.
The 500E delivers 36 Gbps firewall throughput, 7.9 Gbps IPS, 5 Gbps NGFW, 4.7 Gbps threat protection and 20 Gbps IPsec VPN, with 8,000,000 concurrent sessions and 300,000 new sessions per second, accelerated by Fortinet’s NP6 and CP9 security processors, over eight GE ports, eight GE SFP slots and two 10 GE SFP+ slots.
The FortiGate 501E and 500E share identical ports and security performance. The only difference is onboard storage: the 501E adds 2x 480 GB SSDs for local logging and reporting, while the 500E has none.
