fortinet FortiGate 500E
The Fortinet FortiGate 500E is a 1U enterprise firewall delivering 36 Gbps of firewall throughput, 20 Gbps of IPsec VPN throughput, and 4.7 Gbps of threat protection throughput. Powered by Fortinet NP6 and CP9 ASICs, the 500E provides two 10GbE SFP+ uplinks, eight 1GbE SFP slots, and twelve Gigabit Ethernet copper ports. The platform maintains strong liquidity on the secondary broker market for enterprise campus perimeters requiring 10G optical connectivity.
Specifications
| Brand | fortinet |
|---|---|
| Family | FortiGate |
| Form factor | 1U rack |
| Released | Oct 2017 |
| End of sale | Jan 2023 |
| End of support | Jan 2028 |
| Interfaces | 2x 10GbE SFP+, 8x 1GbE SFP, and 12x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports |
| Firewall throughput | 36 Gbps stateful firewall throughput |
| Vpn throughput | 20 Gbps IPsec VPN throughput |
| Threat protection | 4.7 Gbps threat protection throughput |
| Processors | Fortinet NP6 network processor and CP9 content processor |
Generations
- Previous generation: fortinet FortiGate 500D
- Next generation: fortinet FortiGate 600F
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 500E.
- Specifications Fortinet Document Library (hardware guides and transceiver support)
- Support Fortinet Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
Does the FortiGate 500E support 10GbE uplinks?
Yes, it provides dual 10GbE SFP+ ports for high-bandwidth core or WAN connectivity.
What storage is in the 501E?
The 501E variant includes dual 240 GB SSDs for onboard reporting and packet capture.
Buying or selling FortiGate 500E?
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 500E Product Overview, checked 2026-10-27
- Fortinet FortiGate 500E Datasheet, checked 2026-10-27