fortinet FortiGate 300E
The Fortinet FortiGate 300E is a 1U enterprise next-generation firewall designed for mid-to-large corporate campuses and branch data aggregation. Delivering 32 Gbps of firewall throughput, 20 Gbps of IPsec VPN throughput, and 3 Gbps of threat protection throughput across sixteen Gigabit Ethernet ports and four 1GbE SFP slots, the 300E is powered by Fortinet NP6 and CP9 ASICs. The 300E maintains high secondary market turnover among organizations needing enterprise throughput without requiring 10G optics.
Specifications
| Brand | fortinet |
|---|---|
| Family | FortiGate |
| Form factor | 1U rack |
| Released | Oct 2017 |
| End of sale | Jan 2023 |
| End of support | Jan 2028 |
| Interfaces | 16x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 and 4x 1GbE SFP ports |
| Firewall throughput | 32 Gbps stateful inspection throughput |
| Vpn throughput | 20 Gbps IPsec VPN throughput |
| Threat protection | 3 Gbps threat protection throughput |
| Processors | Fortinet NP6 network processor and CP9 content processor |
Generations
- Previous generation: fortinet FortiGate 300D
- Next generation: fortinet FortiGate 400F
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 300E.
- Specifications Fortinet Document Library (hardware guides and transceiver support)
- Support Fortinet Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
Does the FortiGate 300E support FortiOS 7.x?
Yes, the 300E supports FortiOS 7.0 and 7.2 release branches.
What is the difference between 300E and 301E?
The 301E variant includes dual 240 GB SSDs for local event logging and packet capture.
Buying or selling FortiGate 300E?
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 300E Product Overview, checked 2026-10-27
- Fortinet FortiGate 300E Datasheet, checked 2026-10-27