fortinet FortiGate 100E
The Fortinet FortiGate 100E is a 1U enterprise next-generation firewall designed for mid-sized corporate offices and regional headquarters. Providing twenty Gigabit Ethernet ports and two 1GbE SFP ports, the 100E achieves 7.4 Gbps of firewall throughput, 4 Gbps of IPsec VPN throughput, and 250 Mbps of threat protection throughput. With widespread secondary market liquidity, the 100E represents a reliable enterprise perimeter gateway traded frequently by refurbished hardware brokers.
Specifications
| Brand | fortinet |
|---|---|
| Family | FortiGate |
| Form factor | 1U rack |
| Released | Aug 2016 |
| End of sale | Jan 2022 |
| End of support | Jan 2027 |
| Interfaces | 20x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 and 2x 1GbE SFP ports |
| Firewall throughput | 7.4 Gbps stateful inspection throughput |
| Vpn throughput | 4 Gbps IPsec VPN throughput |
| Threat protection | 250 Mbps threat protection throughput |
| Processor | Discrete multi-core CPU with CP9 content processor |
Generations
- Previous generation: fortinet FortiGate 100D
- Next generation: fortinet FortiGate 100F
Check compatibility with Fortinet
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Fortinet has tested with the fortinet FortiGate 100E.
- Specifications Fortinet Document Library (hardware guides and transceiver support)
- Support Fortinet Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
Does the FortiGate 100E support 10GbE uplinks?
No, the 100E only supports 1GbE interfaces; 10GbE SFP+ uplinks were introduced in the 100F.
What is the storage on the 101E?
The FortiGate 101E includes an internal 480 GB SSD for onboard logging and analytics.
Buying or selling FortiGate 100E?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Fortinet FortiGate 100E Product Overview, checked 2026-10-27
- Fortinet FortiGate 100E Datasheet, checked 2026-10-27