
Fortinet FortiGate 401E FG-401E Firewall with 18*GE RJ45 port (incl 1*MGMT port, 1*HA port), 16 GE SFP slots and hardware acceleration
Description
FG-401E - Fortinet Next general Firewalls - Middle range - 400E Series, Fortinet FortiGate 401E FG-401E Firewall with 18x GE RJ45 ports (incl 1*MGMT port, 1*HA port, 16x GE SFP slots, 2x 240GB onboard SSD
The Fortinet FortiGate 401E (FG-401E) is a robust security appliance designed to protect your network infrastructure. With 18 GE RJ45 ports, 16 GE SFP slots, and hardware acceleration, it provides high performance and flexible deployment options.
Quick Specs FG-401E
Product Code | FG-401E |
Product Name | Fortinet FortiGate 401E |
Ports | 18 x GE RJ45 (including 1 x MGMT port, 1 X HA port, 16 x switch ports), 16 x GE SFP slots |
Storage | 2x 240GB onboard SSD storage |
Hardware Accelerated | Yes (SPU NP6 and CP9) |
Product Features
- ● High performance with 18 GE RJ45 ports and 16 GE SFP slots
- ● Flexible deployment options with management and HA ports
- ● Onboard SSD storage for better data handling
- ● SPU NP6 and CP9 hardware acceleration for enhanced performance
- ● Robust security features to protect network infrastructure
Product Applications
- ● Enterprise Networks
- ● Data Centers
- ● Internet Service Providers
Supported Options
Supported options of the FG-401E
Accessories | Model |
Redundant Power Supply | FG-401E-PSU |
Rack Mount Kit | FG-401E-RMK |
Transceiver Module | FG-401E-TM |
Technical Specifications
FG-401E Specification |
|
Interfaces and Modules |
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Hardware Accelerated GE RJ45 Interfacess |
16 |
Hardware Accelerated GE SFP Slots |
16 |
GE RJ45 Management Ports |
2 |
USB Ports |
2 |
RJ45 Console Port |
1 |
Onboard Storage |
2x 240 GB SSD |
Included Transceivers |
2x SFP (SX 1 GE) |
System Performance — Enterprise Traffic Mix |
|
IPS Throughput 2 |
7.8 Gbps |
NGFW Throughput 2, 4 |
6 Gbps |
Threat Protection Throughput 2, 5 |
5 Gbps |
System Performance and Capacity |
|
IPv4 Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 64 byte, UDP) |
32 / 32 / 24 Gbps |
IPv6 Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 64 byte, UDP) |
32 / 32 / 24 Gbps
|
Firewall Latency (64 byte, UDP) |
2.14 μs |
Firewall Throughput (Packet per Second) |
36Mpps |
Concurrent Sessions (TCP) |
4 Million |
New Sessions/Second (TCP) |
450,000 |
Firewall Policies |
10,000 |
IPsec VPN Throughput (512 byte) 1 000 |
20 Gbps |
Gateway-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels |
2,000 |
Client-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels |
50,000 |
SSL-VPN Throughput |
4.5 Gbps |
Concurrent SSL-VPN Users (Recommended Maximum, Tunnel Mode) |
5,000 |
SSL Inspection Throughput (IPS, avg. HTTPS) 3 |
4.8 Gbps |
SSL Inspection CPS (IPS, avg. HTTPS) 3 |
4,000 |
SSL Inspection Concurrent Session (IPS, avg. HTTPS) 3 |
300,000 |
Application Control Throughput (HTTP 64K) 2 |
12 Gbps |
CAPWAP Throughput (HTTP 64K) |
14.8 Gbps |
Virtual Domains (Default / Maximum) |
10 / 10 |
Maximum Number of FortiSwitches Supported |
72 |
Maximum Number of FortiAPs (Total / Tunnel) |
512 / 256 |
Maximum Number of FortiTokens |
5,000 |
High Availability Configurations |
Active-Active, Active-Passive, Clustering |
Dimensions and Power |
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Height x Width x Length (inches) |
1.75 x 17.0 x 15.0 |
Height x Width x Length (mm) |
44.45 x 432 x 380 |
Weight |
16.9 lbs (7.9 kg) |
Form Factor |
Rack Mount, 1 RU |
AC Power Consumption (Average / Maximum) |
115 W / 221 W |
AC Power Input |
100–240V AC, 50/60Hz |
AC Current (Maximum) |
6A |
Heat Dissipation |
754 BTU/h |
Redundant Power Supplies (Hot Swappable) |
Optional |
Operating Environment and Certifications |
|
Operating Temperature |
32–104°F (0–40°C) |
Storage Temperature |
-31–158°F (-35–70°C) |
Humidity |
10–90% non-condensing |
Noise Level |
48 dBA |
Airflow |
Side and Front to Back |
Operating Altitude |
Up to 7,400 ft (2,250 m) |
Compliance |
FCC Part 15 Class A, RCM, VCCI, CE, UL/cUL, CB |
Certifications |
ICSA Labs: Firewall, IPsec, IPS, Antivirus, SSL-VPN, USGv6/IPv6 |
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Model | Difference |
FG-400E | Fewer GE RJ45 ports and SFP slots |
FG-402E | Less SSD storage capacity |
FG-403E | No hardware acceleration |
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Inventory Last Updated: Aug 29, 2025