Fortinet FortiGate 401E SD-WAN Connector for FortiSASE, 1-Year (FC-10-0401E-662-02-12)

Extending a FortiGate into a SASE architecture requires a connector that links the on-premises appliance to the cloud security fabric. The FortiGate 401E SD-WAN Connector for FortiSASE Secure Private Access (FC-10-0401E-662-02-12) provides that link — it licenses the 401E to participate in the FortiSASE platform, enabling secure private access for users regardless of where they connect from.

What the SD-WAN Connector for FortiSASE covers

This subscription activates the SD-WAN Connector capability on the FortiGate 401E, which establishes the integration between the on-premises FortiGate and Fortinet’s FortiSASE cloud service. With the connector active, the FortiGate 401E serves as an SD-WAN edge device that routes traffic to FortiSASE for cloud-enforced security inspection and access control.

The Secure Private Access component is the use case where enterprise users — including remote and branch workers — access private applications hosted in the data center or cloud through FortiSASE-enforced access policies. The FortiGate 401E anchors the private side of this architecture.

Who needs this service

This license is for organizations running FortiSASE as their SASE platform and using the FortiGate 401E as an on-premises SD-WAN edge. It suits IT teams transitioning from traditional VPN-based access to a zero trust network access model where application access is brokered through the cloud, not opened at the firewall perimeter directly. The FortiGate 401E must already be in place as the edge appliance for this connector to add value.

Activation and electronic delivery

DataCenter360.ca delivers the activation key electronically within one business day. The license is applied to the FortiGate 401E through FortiCloud or directly via the Fortinet support portal, linking the device to the FortiSASE service tier in your account. No physical hardware is included — this is a software entitlement only.

SD-WAN Connector vs. a full security bundle

The SD-WAN Connector for FortiSASE is specific to the SASE integration use case and is not a substitute for FortiGate’s built-in threat protection subscriptions. Organizations using the 401E also need active FortiGuard security services (provided through the UTP or Enterprise bundles) to enforce threat inspection locally on the appliance. The connector handles the SASE bridging; the bundles handle IPS, antivirus, web filtering, and sandboxing at the device level.

Buying from DataCenter360.ca

DataCenter360.ca is an authorized Fortinet Select Partner. This subscription is available for worldwide electronic delivery — there is no geographic restriction on where the FortiGate 401E is deployed or where the license is delivered. If you are integrating FortiSASE into an existing FortiGate 401E deployment and have questions about which licenses are needed alongside this connector, contact us before ordering.