fortinet FortiGate 60E
The Fortinet FortiGate 60E is one of the highest-volume enterprise branch firewalls ever produced, powered by the custom Fortinet SOC3 processor. Delivering 3 Gbps of firewall throughput, 2 Gbps of IPsec VPN throughput, and 250 Mbps of threat protection throughput across ten Gigabit Ethernet ports, the 60E defined branch security for thousands of distributed enterprises. Traded in massive quantities across global secondary broker markets, the 60E represents an exceptionally liquid and reliable hardware asset.
Specifications
| Brand | fortinet |
|---|---|
| Family | FortiGate |
| Form factor | desktop |
| Released | Apr 2016 |
| End of sale | Dec 2021 |
| End of support | Dec 2026 |
| Interfaces | 10x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports (2x WAN, 1x DMZ, 7x internal LAN) |
| Firewall throughput | 3 Gbps stateful firewall throughput |
| Vpn throughput | 2 Gbps IPsec VPN throughput |
| Threat protection | 250 Mbps threat protection throughput |
| Processor | Fortinet SOC3 security processor with integrated CP9 and NP6lite logic |
Generations
- Previous generation: fortinet FortiGate 60D
- Next generation: fortinet FortiGate 60F
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 60E.
- Specifications Fortinet Document Library (hardware guides and transceiver support)
- Support Fortinet Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
What is the highest FortiOS version available for the 60E?
The FortiGate 60E supports FortiOS up to version 7.2.
What is the difference between 60E and 61E?
The 61E includes an internal 128 GB SSD for onboard packet logging, report caching, and WAN optimization.
Buying or selling FortiGate 60E?
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 60E Product Overview, checked 2026-10-27
- Fortinet FortiGate 60E Datasheet, checked 2026-10-27