fortinet FortiGate 400E
The Fortinet FortiGate 400E is a 1U enterprise next-generation firewall delivering 32 Gbps of firewall throughput, 20 Gbps of IPsec VPN throughput, and 4.8 Gbps of threat protection throughput. Powered by custom NP6 and CP9 ASICs, the 400E provides sixteen Gigabit Ethernet ports and dual internal power supplies. Widely traded on the secondary broker market, the 400E remains an anchor appliance for mid-market campus perimeters and enterprise security fabrics.
Specifications
| Brand | fortinet |
|---|---|
| Family | FortiGate |
| Form factor | 1U rack |
| Released | May 2018 |
| End of sale | Jun 2023 |
| End of support | Jun 2028 |
| Interfaces | 16x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 and 2x 1GbE SFP ports |
| Firewall throughput | 32 Gbps stateful firewall throughput |
| Vpn throughput | 20 Gbps IPsec VPN throughput |
| Threat protection | 4.8 Gbps threat protection throughput |
| Processors | Fortinet NP6 network processor and CP9 content processor |
Generations
- Previous generation: fortinet FortiGate 400D
- 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 400E.
- Specifications Fortinet Document Library (hardware guides and transceiver support)
- Support Fortinet Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
Does the 400E support FortiOS 7.x?
Yes, the 400E is supported on FortiOS 7.0 and 7.2.
Does the 400E have 10GbE ports?
No, 10GbE interfaces in this tier were introduced with the 400E-BYPASS and 400F models.
Buying or selling FortiGate 400E?
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 400E Product Overview, checked 2026-10-27
- Fortinet FortiGate 400E Datasheet, checked 2026-10-27