Fortinet FortiGate 400E FortiConverter Service, 1-Year (FC-10-0400E-189-02-12)

Configuration migration to a FortiGate 400E is one of the highest-risk moments in a firewall refresh. Manual re-entry introduces errors; policy inconsistencies hide in plain sight for months. The FortiConverter service (FC-10-0400E-189-02-12) automates that translation, converting your existing firewall configuration from a third-party platform into FortiOS syntax. One clean pass, reviewed by a Fortinet-certified tool, before any production cutover.

What FortiConverter Covers

FortiConverter handles configuration translation from major platforms including Cisco ASA, Check Point, Palo Alto Networks, Juniper SRX, and others. It maps interfaces, address objects, service objects, NAT rules, and security policies into an equivalent FortiGate configuration. The result is a FortiOS-ready config file you can import, review, and adjust before going live.

This SKU covers one conversion event for the FortiGate 400E. The service is consumed on first use; it is not a recurring subscription.

Who This Is For

This license makes the most sense for organizations that are replacing an existing firewall from another vendor and need to carry over a complex ruleset. If you are deploying the FortiGate 400E as a net-new appliance with no legacy config to port, FortiConverter is not necessary.

It is also commonly paired with a professional services engagement when the ruleset is large or when there are strict change-control windows. Fortinet’s professional services team can run FortiConverter for you, but the tool license is required regardless.

Activation and Delivery

After purchase, DataCenter360.ca delivers your license key by email within 0 to 1 business day. You register the key on the Fortinet support portal and then access the FortiConverter tool online. The tool validates the source configuration and produces an output file you can test in a staging environment before deployment.

There are no ongoing renewal fees after the initial conversion. The license covers one-time use.

FortiConverter vs. Doing It Manually

Manual policy translation on a mid-to-large ruleset (400+ rules) typically takes days and carries real risk of missed ACLs or reversed NAT logic. FortiConverter processes the same ruleset in minutes and flags objects it could not translate automatically, giving you a clear exception list to review rather than a silent gap in coverage.

If your environment is growing and you want proactive security coverage post-migration, consider pairing the FortiGate 400E with a UTP or Enterprise subscription bundle, which includes IPS, web filtering, anti-spam, and advanced malware protection on a single license.

Buying from DataCenter360.ca

DataCenter360.ca is a Fortinet Select Partner serving Canadian businesses across every province. We stock FortiConverter licenses for active FortiGate models including the 400E series. Orders process during business hours and license delivery is electronic, so there are no shipping delays and no geographic restrictions.