Fortinet FortiGate 400E-BYPASS IPS Service, 1-Year (FC-10-F4HBE-108-02-12)

Network traffic flows through a FortiGate 400E-BYPASS at up to 6.5 Gbps of IPS throughput, and the NP6 hardware processor handles that inspection without throttling other services. The FC-10-F4HBE-108-02-12 is a one-year subscription that keeps that inspection engine running with current threat intelligence — activating FortiGuard IPS on the 400E-BYPASS so the appliance pulls daily signature updates from FortiGuard Labs and enforces virtual patches for newly published CVEs across all 32 copper bypass ports.

What the FortiGuard IPS Service covers

FortiGuard Intrusion Prevention monitors and inspects network traffic using deep-packet and SSL inspection against a database of over 20,000 continuously updated signatures. The service covers:

• Protocol anomaly detection across TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS, and application-layer protocols
• Exploit-kit and command-and-control traffic blocking
• Malicious URL and botnet IP reputation feeds processed inline
• Virtual patching for newly disclosed vulnerabilities before a vendor fix is deployed
• AI/ML-based heuristic detection for emerging threat patterns not yet in the signature database

On the FortiGate 400E-BYPASS, all of this runs through the NP6 network processor, which offloads inspection from the main CPU. The 400E-BYPASS’s 16 copper hardware bypass pairs continue to pass traffic even during a power or hardware failure — the IPS subscription ensures those pairs are inspecting traffic whenever the appliance is operating normally.

Who orders this subscription

This SKU is ordered by existing FortiGate 400E-BYPASS owners who hold a separate FortiCare support contract and want to add IPS coverage only. It fits organizations that source individual FortiGuard services on independent renewal cycles, or those that activated IPS at deployment and need to renew it as the 400E-BYPASS moves through its extended support window (LSED July 2030, EOS July 2031). The à-la-carte approach keeps the renewal cost focused on the single service rather than repurchasing a full bundle.

Activation and delivery

FC-10-F4HBE-108-02-12 is an electronic license. DataCenter360.ca delivers the entitlement code to your email address, typically the same business day. To activate, log in to the FortiGate 400E-BYPASS web UI or CLI, navigate to the FortiGuard license manager, and paste the registration code. IPS signature downloads begin immediately. The one-year subscription term starts from the date of registration, not the purchase date, giving you flexibility on timing.

IPS alone vs. a protection bundle

FortiGuard IPS is included in all three protection bundles for the FortiGate 400E-BYPASS. If you need IPS plus additional security layers, a bundle typically costs less than stacking individual subscriptions. The table below shows what each option adds relative to this single IPS subscription:

Buying from DataCenter360.ca

DataCenter360.ca is an authorized Fortinet Select Partner with direct channel access for FortiGuard subscriptions. FC-10-F4HBE-108-02-12 carries no physical component — the license entitlement ships to your email and applies globally. Volume pricing, purchase orders, and renewal coordination for multiple FortiGate 400E-BYPASS units are available; contact us through the “Request a Quote” page with your device serial numbers and current expiry dates.