Fortinet FortiMail 2000E Cloud Email API Connector Service, 1-Year (FC-10-FE2KE-409-02-12)

Traditional MX-based email gateways put the gateway directly in the mail path. If the gateway is unavailable, delivery fails. API-based inspection takes a different approach: the Cloud Email API Connector integrates directly with Microsoft 365, Exchange on-premises, and Google Gmail through each platform’s native API, scanning messages without sitting in the routing path. Organizations that have migrated to cloud email platforms, or run hybrid Exchange environments, can deploy FortiMail 2000E inspection without touching DNS or reconfiguring mail flow. This 1-year subscription activates the connector on a single 2000E.

Overview

API-based inspection works by connecting the FortiMail 2000E directly to the cloud or on-premises mail platform. The appliance pulls messages, scans them, and applies remediation actions, including delete, move to quarantine, or flag, directly within the cloud mailbox or on-premises store. There is no MX record change and no disruption to existing routing. The connector supports Microsoft 365 and Exchange on-premises via Microsoft APIs, as well as Google Gmail, covering the two dominant enterprise email platforms. For hybrid Exchange environments, a single connector handles both on-premises and cloud mailboxes through the same integration.

Who it suits

Organizations that have moved to Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace and want FortiMail’s inspection depth without reconfiguring mail flow are the primary audience. IT teams in regulated industries where MX changes require extended change-management approval will find that API deployment cuts weeks from the rollout timeline. Enterprises running hybrid Exchange, with mailboxes split across on-premises and cloud, benefit from a single connector that inspects both without requiring separate gateway configurations for each environment.

Buying from DataCenter360.ca

DataCenter360.ca supplies the Cloud Email API Connector as an electronic license available worldwide, with no hardware involved. Before ordering, confirm your current FortiMail firmware version supports the connector for your target platform. We can bundle this subscription with a FortiCare Premium contract or with the Standard Bundle renewal for a consolidated annual purchase. Contact us for multi-year pricing or compatibility guidance specific to your environment.

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