FORTIGATE-5000 SERIES

FortiGate-5000 series chassis-based security platforms offer the ultimate in performance, flexibility, reliability, and scalability for large enterprises and service providers. With multiple slots, the FortiGate-5000 series is designed to be the cornerstone of high-performance security infrastructures. The FortiGate-5000 series is ideal for high-speed multi-threat security gateways, managed security services, and complex security zoning applications. Support for high-density GigE and 10GigE interfaces provides tremendous flexibility and throughput scalability, while integration with Fortinet's centralized management and centralized reporting solutions provides comprehensive control of large-scale deployments.

FortiGate-5000 Series Benefits

  • Maximum expandability and configuration flexibility with multiple slots for security processing blades in chassis.
  • AdvancedTCA™ architecture delivers carrier-grade performance, reliability, availability, and serviceability.
  • Supports ultra-high throughput with hardware-accelerated Gigabit and 10-Gigabit Ethernet ports.
  • Redundant, hot-swappable power supplies and fans minimize single-point failures.
  • Active/active redundant fail-over for uninterrupted service.
  • Available FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer integration simplifies security management, reporting and analysis while reducing operating expenses.
  • FortiGuard Subscription Services deliver automated, real-time, and up-to-date protection against security threats and exploits.
  • Segment network by customer, business unit, or any other logical division for more control using high-density virtual domain support; ideal for virtualized server farms.
  • Complement or upgrade existing security infrastructure by enabling only the services needed in integrated, all-in-one security blades.
  • Design the exact mix of multi-threat security, load-balancing, and high-speed switching required to support organizational security requirements.

FortiGate-5000 SERIES Features

FG-5140 Chassis

FG-5050 Chassis

FG-5020 Chassis

Maximum Firewall Throughput 182 Gbps 65 Gbps 26 Gbps
Maximum IPSec VPN Throughput 98 Gbps 35 Gbps 14 Gbps
Maximum Antivirus Throughput 7 Gbps 2.5 Gbps 1 Gbps
MaximumIPS Throughput 56 Gbps 20 Gbps 8 Gbps
Maximum Concurrent Sessions 28M 10M 4M
Chassis Slots 14 5 2
* Note: throughput is dependent on the number and type of 5000-series blades installed

FortiGate 5000-Series Blade Features

FortiSwitch-5003A

FortiSwitch-5003

FortiController-5208

Typical Application High-availability 10G switching for FortiGate-5140 and 5050 chassis. High-availability switching across high-speed chassis backplane High-bandwidth load balancing for antivirus and IPS applications
Network Interfaces 8 10GigE (Fabric)
1 10 GigE (Base)
All SFP+
3 GigE
1 GigE (Mgmt)
8 GigE SFP (SFP)
2 10GigE (XFP)
AMC expansion bays 0 0 0
fortigate 5000series

We think highly of the FortiGate appliances ability to provide various security functions within one appliance, rather than forcing us to implement specific security software one by one. In addition, we liked its clear fee structure for initial licensing based on an annual per store cost. The deployment of FortiGate appliances enabled us to share a huge amount of data in a secure manner. We plan to drive further development, including a management system to understand all aspects of our outlets, such as photo shooting status, the delivery of commercial messages to our customers to highlight our outlets and the delivery of streaming images to our employees as part of training. Furthermore, we will consider developing a dedicated store system tailored for digital photography, rather than use a common POS system for retail outlets modified for photo studios.

Koichi Inatani, Information Systems Department
Studio Alice's Operations Head Office