FortiGate-101E Hardware with 1-Year FortiCare and UTM Protection

Description

The Fortinet FG-101E-BDL bundle combines the FortiGate-101E security appliance with a one-year subscription package that includes FortiCare 8×5 support and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection.

Built on Fortinet’s FortiOS operating system, the FortiGate-101E delivers multiple security functions through a single integrated platform. This allows organizations to protect network traffic with firewall policies, VPN connectivity, intrusion prevention, antivirus inspection, application control, and web filtering without deploying separate security appliances for each function.

The bundle is well suited for organizations seeking a professional, centrally managed security solution for branch offices, enterprise networks, regional sites, and Internet gateway deployments.

Key Features

• Manufacturer: Fortinet

• Product Family: FortiGate

• Model: FortiGate-101E

• Part Number: FG-101E-BDL

• Product Type: Hardware + Security Subscription Bundle

• Hardware: FortiGate-101E

• Support: 1 Year FortiCare 8×5

• Security Subscription: 1 Year FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection

• Firewall: Next-Generation Firewall

• VPN: IPsec and SSL VPN

• Intrusion Prevention (IPS): Included through FortiGuard UTM services

• Antivirus: Included

• Application Control: Included

• Web Filtering: Included

• Security Fabric Integration: Supported

• Designed for enterprise and branch-office security

Integrated Network Security Platform

The FortiGate-101E consolidates multiple security technologies into a single appliance, simplifying deployment and management.

Instead of operating separate devices for firewalling, intrusion prevention, antivirus, and web filtering, administrators can manage these capabilities from the FortiGate platform.

This integrated approach helps organizations:

• Simplify network security architecture

• Reduce hardware complexity

• Centralize policy management

• Improve security visibility

• Streamline maintenance

• Reduce operational overhead

FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection

The included FortiGuard Unified Threat Management (UTM) Protection subscription provides access to Fortinet’s security services and threat intelligence.

An active FortiGuard subscription helps keep the firewall updated with current security information and protection services.

Included Security Capabilities

Antivirus

Inspects supported network traffic for malicious files and malware, helping prevent infected content from entering or leaving the network.

Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)

Helps identify and block exploit attempts, network attacks, and suspicious traffic by using continuously updated threat signatures and detection technologies.

Application Control

Allows administrators to identify and control applications running on the network.

Policies can be used to:

• Allow approved applications

• Block unauthorized applications

• Restrict specific application categories

• Monitor application usage

• Manage bandwidth-consuming applications

Web Filtering

Provides controls for Internet access using FortiGuard web categories and security reputation information.

It can help block:

• Malicious websites

• Phishing sites

• Inappropriate content

• Harmful domains

• Websites that violate company Internet-use policies

FortiCare 8×5 Technical Support

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

This support level is intended for organizations that require technical assistance during standard business hours.

FortiCare support can assist with:

• Product troubleshooting

• Configuration issues

• Software-related problems

• Security incidents

• Hardware support

• Maintenance and operational questions

Organizations that require continuous 24×7 support should select a bundle or support contract with the appropriate FortiCare service level.

Next-Generation Firewall

The FortiGate-101E acts as a next-generation firewall, allowing organizations to enforce security policies across their networks.

Administrators can create policies based on:

• Source and destination addresses

• Users and groups

• Services and protocols

• Applications

• Web categories

• Network zones

• VPN connections

This enables detailed control over traffic entering, leaving, and moving within the network.

Secure VPN Connectivity

The FortiGate-101E supports secure VPN connections for remote users and branch offices.

Site-to-Site VPN

Connect multiple offices securely across the Internet.

Remote Access VPN

Allow authorized employees to securely access corporate resources from remote locations.

Hybrid Networks

Securely connect headquarters, branch offices, and remote users within a unified network architecture.

These capabilities make the FortiGate-101E particularly suitable for distributed organizations.

Fortinet Security Fabric

The FortiGate-101E can integrate with the broader Fortinet Security Fabric, allowing organizations to expand their security environment with additional Fortinet products.

Examples include:

• FortiAnalyzer

• FortiManager

• FortiSwitch

• FortiAP

• FortiMail

• FortiWeb

• FortiSandbox

• FortiClient

This integration can provide centralized visibility and coordinated security across multiple layers of the network.

Typical Applications

Enterprise Branch Offices

Protect regional and branch locations with integrated firewall and UTM security.

Medium-Sized Businesses

Provide centralized network security without deploying multiple standalone appliances.

Internet Gateway

Secure the connection between the organization’s internal network and the Internet.

Distributed Organizations

Connect multiple locations securely through VPN while applying consistent security policies.

Network Segmentation

Enforce security controls between departments, VLANs, or network zones.

Key Benefits

Complete Security Bundle

Includes the FortiGate-101E hardware, one year of FortiCare support, and one year of FortiGuard UTM services.

Unified Protection

Combines firewalling, IPS, antivirus, application control, web filtering, and VPN capabilities.

Current Threat Intelligence

FortiGuard services help maintain up-to-date protection against evolving cyber threats.

Business-Hours Support

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

Secure Remote Connectivity

Supports VPN connections for branch offices and remote users.

Centralized Management

Provides a single platform for managing network security policies and protection services.

Scalable Security Architecture

Can be integrated into a broader Fortinet Security Fabric deployment as organizational security requirements grow.

Technical Specifications

What’s Included

The FG-101E-BDL bundle includes:

• 1 × FortiGate-101E hardware appliance

• 1 Year FortiCare 8×5 technical support

• 1 Year FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection

• Applicable FortiGuard security services

• Integrated next-generation firewall functionality

Important Note: This is a hardware and subscription bundle. The included FortiGuard security services are valid for one year and must be renewed after the subscription period to continue receiving the associated security updates and protection services.

Product Summary

The Fortinet FG-101E-BDL is a comprehensive security bundle that combines the FortiGate-101E next-generation firewall with 1 year of FortiCare 8×5 support and 1 year of FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection.

With integrated firewall, VPN, intrusion prevention, antivirus, application control, and web filtering, it provides a reliable and centrally managed security solution for enterprise branch offices, medium-sized businesses, distributed organizations, and Internet gateway deployments.