fortinet FortiGate 3960E
The Fortinet FortiGate 3960E is a 4U datacenter next-generation firewall delivering up to 620 Gbps of firewall throughput and 100 Gbps of IPsec VPN throughput. Housing sixteen 10GbE SFP+ ports and six 40G/100G QSFP28 ports powered by sixteen NP6 ASICs, the 3960E provides multi-terabit perimeter security and ultra-high concurrent session scale for hyperscale enterprises and service providers. It remains a coveted high-capacity asset in secondary datacenter equipment channels.
Specifications
| Brand | fortinet |
|---|---|
| Family | FortiGate |
| Form factor | 4U rack |
| Released | Feb 2017 |
| Interfaces | 6x 40G/100G QSFP28 and 16x 10GbE SFP+ optical ports |
| Firewall throughput | 620 Gbps stateful firewall throughput |
| Vpn throughput | 100 Gbps IPsec VPN throughput |
| Threat protection | 13.5 Gbps threat protection throughput |
| Processors | Sixteen Fortinet NP6 network processors and multiple CP9 content processors |
| Power supplies | Quad redundant hot-swappable AC or DC power supplies |
Generations
- Previous generation: fortinet FortiGate 3800D
- Next generation: fortinet FortiGate 4400F
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 3960E.
- Specifications Fortinet Document Library (hardware guides and transceiver support)
- Support Fortinet Support
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FAQ
How many 100GbE QSFP28 ports are on the FortiGate 3960E?
The 3960E includes six 100GbE QSFP28 optical ports.
Does the 3960E support FortiOS 7.x?
Yes, the 3960E supports FortiOS 7.0 and 7.2 release branches.
Buying or selling FortiGate 3960E?
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 3960E Product Overview, checked 2026-10-27
- Fortinet FortiGate 3960E Datasheet, checked 2026-10-27