Description

The Fortinet FG-100EF-BDL combines a FortiGate-100EF network security appliance with a one-year subscription package that includes 8×5 FortiCare support and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection.

FortiGate combines multiple security functions into a single platform, allowing organizations to secure network traffic without deploying separate appliances for every security function. The platform supports capabilities such as next-generation firewalling, VPN, intrusion prevention, antivirus, application control, web filtering, and centralized security management.

The bundle is suitable for organizations looking for an integrated security solution for enterprise networks, branch offices, distributed locations, and business-critical network environments.

Key Features

• Manufacturer: Fortinet
• Product: FortiGate-100EF
• Part Number: FG-100EF-BDL
• Product Type: Hardware + Security Subscription Bundle
• Hardware: FortiGate-100EF
• Support: 1 Year 8×5 FortiCare
• Security Subscription: 1 Year FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection
• Firewall: Next-Generation Firewall functionality
• VPN: IPsec and SSL VPN capabilities
• IPS: Included through FortiGuard UTM services
• Antivirus: Included
• Application Control: Included
• Web Filtering: Included
• Security Fabric: Fortinet Security Fabric integration
• Designed for enterprise and branch-network security

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Integrated Network Security

The FortiGate-100EF is designed to consolidate multiple network-security functions into a single security appliance.

Instead of requiring separate hardware for firewalling, intrusion prevention, antivirus, web filtering, and application control, FortiGate provides these functions through one integrated security platform.

This approach can simplify:

• Network architecture
• Security administration
• Hardware deployment
• Policy management
• Security monitoring
• Maintenance and support

Fortinet’s FortiGate platform uses FortiOS as its operating system, providing a common security platform across FortiGate appliances.

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FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection

The included FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection subscription provides access to applicable FortiGuard security services for the FortiGate appliance.

Fortinet’s UTM protection bundles combine multiple security technologies, including antivirus, intrusion prevention, application control, web filtering, and related threat intelligence services.

An active FortiGuard subscription is important for maintaining current security databases and threat intelligence, helping the FortiGate appliance respond to evolving network threats.

Security Services

Antivirus Protection

Helps detect and block malicious files and malware transmitted through supported network traffic.

The FortiGate antivirus engine can inspect traffic and use FortiGuard security intelligence to identify known malicious content.

Intrusion Prevention System

The included IPS functionality helps identify and block network attacks, exploit attempts, and suspicious traffic.

FortiGuard IPS updates provide current signatures and threat intelligence for identifying emerging threats.

Application Control

Application Control allows administrators to identify and manage network applications.

Organizations can establish policies to:

• Allow approved applications
• Block unwanted applications
• Restrict specific application categories
• Monitor application usage
• Control bandwidth-consuming applications

Web Filtering

FortiGuard web filtering helps organizations control access to websites based on security reputation and content categories.

It can help prevent users from accessing:

• Malicious websites
• Phishing destinations
• Inappropriate content
• Known harmful domains
• Other restricted web categories

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FortiCare 8×5 Support

The bundle includes 1 year of 8×5 FortiCare support.

FortiCare provides access to Fortinet technical support services for eligible product and technical issues during the active support period.

The 8×5 support level is intended for organizations that require business-hours technical assistance rather than continuous 24×7 coverage.

Maintaining an active support contract can help organizations receive professional assistance with:

• Product troubleshooting
• Configuration issues
• Software problems
• Network-security incidents
• Hardware-related issues
• Maintenance and operational questions

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Firewall & Network Protection

The FortiGate-100EF functions as a next-generation firewall, allowing administrators to define policies governing traffic between network segments, users, applications, and external networks.

Security policies can be used to control:

• Source and destination traffic
• Services and protocols
• Applications
• Users
• Web access
• VPN traffic
• Security inspection

This provides organizations with centralized control over network communication.

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VPN Connectivity

FortiGate supports secure VPN connectivity for connecting remote users, offices, and networks.

Typical applications include:

Site-to-Site VPN

Connect branch offices and remote locations securely over public networks.

Remote Access VPN

Provide authorized remote users with secure access to corporate resources.

Secure Inter-Office Connectivity

Create encrypted connections between geographically distributed business locations.

VPN functionality makes the FortiGate-100EF suitable for organizations with branch-office and distributed-network requirements.

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Security Fabric Integration

The FortiGate platform forms the foundation of the Fortinet Security Fabric, allowing it to work with other Fortinet security technologies.

Organizations can integrate FortiGate with solutions such as:

• FortiAnalyzer
• FortiManager
• FortiSwitch
• FortiAP
• FortiMail
• FortiWeb
• FortiSandbox
• FortiEndpoint

This allows organizations to build a broader security architecture around the FortiGate firewall.

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Suitable Applications

The FG-100EF-BDL is suitable for a range of network-security environments.

Enterprise Networks

Provides centralized security and traffic control for business networks.

Branch Offices

Combines firewalling, VPN, and UTM protection for remote business locations.

Distributed Organizations

Supports secure connectivity between multiple offices and locations.

Internet Gateway

Can serve as the security gateway between an organization’s internal network and the Internet.

Network Segmentation

Can be used to enforce security policies between different network zones.

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Key Benefits

Complete Hardware + Subscription Bundle

Combines the FortiGate-100EF appliance with one year of support and security services.

Unified Security Platform

Consolidates firewall, VPN, IPS, antivirus, web filtering, and application control into one platform.

FortiGuard Protection

Provides access to applicable FortiGuard UTM security services and threat intelligence.

Business-Hours Support

Includes 8×5 FortiCare support for the one-year subscription period.

Secure Remote Connectivity

Supports VPN connectivity for branch offices and remote users.

Centralized Security Management

Provides a unified platform for managing network-security policies and protection.

Scalable Security Architecture

Can integrate with other Fortinet Security Fabric products as network-security requirements grow.

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Technical Specifications

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What’s Included

The FG-100EF-BDL bundle includes:

• FortiGate-100EF hardware appliance
• 1-Year FortiCare 8×5 support
• 1-Year FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection
• Applicable FortiGuard security services
• Hardware-based network-security functionality

Important Note

This is a bundle containing both FortiGate hardware and subscription services. The FortiGuard services are subscription-based and require renewal after the included one-year term to maintain the applicable security-service coverage.

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Product Summary

The Fortinet FG-100EF-BDL FortiGate-100EF Hardware Bundle provides an integrated network-security solution combining a FortiGate-100EF security appliance, 1 year of 8×5 FortiCare support, and 1 year of FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection.

With integrated firewall, VPN, intrusion prevention, antivirus, application control, and web-filtering capabilities, the bundle is well suited to organizations looking for a centralized security platform for enterprise networks, branch offices, Internet gateways, and distributed business environments