fortinet FortiGate 30E
The Fortinet FortiGate 30E is an entry-level desktop next-generation firewall designed for small retail stores, home offices, and micro-branch locations. Delivering up to 950 Mbps of firewall throughput and 75 Mbps of IPsec VPN throughput, the 30E integrates four Gigabit Ethernet ports into a compact fanless form factor. Powered by FortiOS with basic ASIC acceleration, the 30E offers stateful inspection, application control, and antivirus scanning. On the secondary market, the 30E is widely traded as an economical gateway for lab setups, utility telemetry, and small business installations.
Specifications
| Brand | fortinet |
|---|---|
| Family | FortiGate |
| Form factor | desktop |
| Released | Sep 2016 |
| End of sale | Apr 2021 |
| End of support | Apr 2026 |
| Interfaces | 4x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 switch ports and 1x GbE WAN port |
| Firewall throughput | 950 Mbps stateful firewall throughput |
| Vpn throughput | 75 Mbps IPsec VPN throughput |
| Threat protection | 150 Mbps threat protection throughput |
| Acoustics | Fanless convection cooling design |
Generations
- Next generation: fortinet FortiGate 40F
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 30E.
- Specifications Fortinet Document Library (hardware guides and transceiver support)
- Support Fortinet Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
Does the FortiGate 30E support modern FortiOS versions?
The 30E platform is capped at FortiOS 6.2 due to memory and CPU hardware constraints.
Can the 30E operate as a wireless controller?
Yes, it includes integrated FortiLink to manage a limited number of connected FortiAP wireless units.
Buying or selling FortiGate 30E?
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 30E Product Overview, checked 2026-10-27
- Fortinet FortiGate 30E Datasheet, checked 2026-10-27