FORTINET STORAGE MODULES

Storage Options for FortiGate® Multi-Threat Security Systems

Fortinet storage modules extend the capabilities of FortiGate multi-threat security systems by enabling local storage for system and security event logging. The modules also enable the WAN optimization feature found in FortiOS 4.0 software, which works to accelerate applications commonly affected by slower network connections.

The ASM-SAS module is a single-width AdvancedMC™ (AMC) form-factor option that enables external Serial Attached SCSI (SAS) or Serial ATA (SATA) storage systems to work seamlessly with supported FortiGate platforms. The ASM-SAS module features two (2) external IB-SAS connectors that provide four (4) ports per connector.

The ASM-S08 module is a single-width AMC form-factor option that adds all-in-one internal storage to supported FortiGate platforms. The ASM-S08 features a 80GB commercial-grade hard disk drive.

Key Features and Benefits

  • Local Security and System Event Logging - Allows smaller deployments or isolated systems to benefit from increased log storage capacity without the use of a FortiAnalyzer appliance or other external logging system.
  • Enables FortiOS 4.0 WAN Optimization - Accelerates applications traversing slower network connections. The combination of multi-threat security, traffic optimization, and VPN technologies provides cleaned, accelerated, and secured communications.
  • Modular Form Factor - Empowers customers with the ability to build the ideal system configuration, or upgrade an existing and supported system with an available single-width AMC expansion bay.
  • FortiOS Integration - Lowers operational burden through total integration with the FortiGate operating system. Realize more benefits of security consolidation with the multi-threat security features offered by FortiGate and FortiOS.

Specifications ASM-SAS ASM-S08
ASM-SAS ASM-S08
External Interfaces Two (2) IB-SAS Connectors - Provides eight ports
(4 per Connector)		 None
Native Storage Capacity None 80GB HDD
Form Factor Single-Width AMC Single-Width AMC
Supported FortiGate Models All models with specified AMC expansion bay All models with specified AMC expansion bay

Learn More

To learn more about the Fortinet Storage modules, download the product datasheet or contact a Fortinet reseller today.
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Working with Fortinet, Verizon Business is giving customers an all-in-one solution that eases the burden associated with managing the complex security risks of the extended enterprise. In our pursuit to provide customers with excellent technologies to meet their specific needs, we are pleased to include Fortinet in our line-up for unified threat management.

Kerry Bailey, Vice President
Verizon Business Security Solutions