Fortinet FortiGate 401E FortiGuard IPS Service, 1-Year (FC-10-0401E-108-02-12)

The FortiGate 401E delivers 7.8 Gbps of IPS throughput on Fortinet’s NP6 and CP9 custom silicon, but that capacity only works when the FortiGuard IPS subscription is active. The FortiGate 401E 1-Year FortiGuard IPS Service (FC-10-0401E-108-02-12) keeps that protection running for twelve months, continuously pulling updated signatures from FortiGuard Labs to catch new exploits as they emerge. Subscription only, no hardware, delivered electronically worldwide.

What this service covers

The FortiGuard IPS Service activates deep-packet inspection on the FortiGate 401E, scanning traffic against a live database maintained and updated by FortiGuard Labs:

• Exploit and vulnerability detection: Real-time scanning of network traffic against a continuously updated library of known CVEs, protocol anomalies, and attack patterns targeting servers, applications, and endpoints.
• AI/ML threat detection: Fortinet’s NP6 and CP9 processors run IPS inline at full throughput, with AI and machine learning models identifying suspicious traffic behaviour beyond simple signature matching.
• Virtual patching: When FortiGuard Labs discovers a new vulnerability, a protective IPS signature is pushed before a software patch is available, reducing the exposure window on the 401E and the assets behind it.
• SSL/TLS inspection: IPS operates on decrypted traffic at the 401E’s rated NGFW capacity, covering encrypted sessions without requiring a separate appliance.

Who needs this license

Two scenarios are common for this SKU. First, teams running a FortiGate 401E with individual services rather than a bundle, needing to renew or activate IPS specifically. Second, organizations adding IPS to an existing deployment that already carries FortiCare support but no security services. In both cases, the 401E’s hardware (7.8 Gbps IPS throughput) is already sized for the load. This license is what keeps the detection logic current.

The 401E is typically deployed at mid-size enterprise perimeters, data center edges, or campus aggregation points where traffic volumes make throughput ratings meaningful. IPS at this tier protects both north-south perimeter flows and east-west segments where lateral movement is a concern.

Activation and delivery

FC-10-0401E-108-02-12 is a subscription license tied to a specific FortiGate 401E by serial number. After Fortinet issues the license key, it is registered in the FortiCare portal and activated directly from the FortiGate management interface. The subscription window starts on the activation date. DataCenter360.ca sends fulfillment details by email within one business day of order confirmation. No physical media, no shipping delay, valid from any country.

IPS alone vs. the FortiGuard bundles

FC-10-0401E-108-02-12 activates one security layer. The ATP, UTP, and Enterprise bundles all include IPS alongside other services. The table below shows what each bundle adds beyond what this standalone subscription covers:

If the goal is broader coverage on the FortiGate 401E, the UTP subscription (FC-10-0401E-950-02-12) or Enterprise subscription (FC-10-0401E-809-02-12) packages IPS alongside the rest of the security stack at a lower per-service cost than accumulating individual SKUs.

Buying from DataCenter360.ca

DataCenter360.ca is a Fortinet Select Partner operating from Canada. Fortinet licenses are quoted and ordered at competitive pricing, with electronic delivery typically within one business day. For volume orders or multi-year pricing on this SKU, request a quote using the link above. The license key comes directly from Fortinet’s fulfillment system and is registered by you in the FortiCare portal against your FortiGate 401E serial number.