The FortiGate 500E series offers comprehensive security for mid-sized to large enterprises, combining advanced threat protection with high-performance networking capabilities. It safeguards against known exploits, malware, and malicious websites using continuous FortiGuard Labs threat intelligence, while dynamic analysis identifies and mitigates unknown attacks. The system inspects thousands of applications, including cloud-based traffic, for deep security visibility.
Performance is powered by a purpose-built Security Processor Unit (SPU), delivering ultra-low latency and exceptional SSL-encrypted traffic throughput. The solution has been independently tested, earning top certifications from NSS Labs, ICSA, Virus Bulletin, and AV Comparatives, ensuring industry-leading protection efficacy.
Networking capabilities include extensive routing, switching, high-performance IPsec VPN, and wireless controller support, enabling flexible deployment as a Next-Generation Firewall or Secure SD-WAN solution. Centralized management through a Single Pane of Glass Network Operations Center (NOC) provides 360° visibility, with predefined compliance checklists to improve security posture.
The Fortinet Security Fabric allows integration with Fabric-ready partners for end-to-end protection, automated threat intelligence sharing, and comprehensive IoT visibility. Hardware interfaces include one USB port, one console port, two GE RJ45 management/HA ports, eight GE RJ45 ports, eight GE SFP slots, and two 10 GE SFP+ slots, providing versatile connectivity for enterprise deployments.
