Description

The Fortinet FG-201E-BDL is an integrated hardware and security-subscription bundle designed around the FortiGate-201E next-generation firewall.

The bundle combines:

• FortiGate-201E hardware
• 1 Year of 8×5 FortiCare support
• 1 Year of FortiGuard Unified (UTM/UTP) Protection

FortiGate consolidates multiple network-security technologies into one appliance, helping organizations secure Internet connectivity, internal network traffic, applications, remote users, and branch connections through a centrally managed security platform.

The FortiGate 201E is part of the FortiGate 200E Series and is designed for enterprise and branch deployments requiring a combination of security inspection, network connectivity, and centralized security management.

Key Features

• Brand: Fortinet
• Product Family: FortiGate
• Model: FortiGate-201E
• Part Number: FG-201E-BDL
• Product Type: Hardware + Security Subscription Bundle
• Support: 1 Year 8×5 FortiCare
• Security Service: 1 Year FortiGuard Unified (UTM/UTP) Protection
• Firewall: Next-Generation Firewall
• IPS: Included with applicable FortiGuard services
• Antivirus: Included
• Application Control: Supported
• Web & Content Filtering: Included with UTP
• Secure DNS Filtering: Included with UTP
• Anti-Botnet & C2: Included with UTP
• VPN: Supported
• Form Factor: 1U rack mount
• Local Storage: 480 GB SSD
• SFP Connectivity: 4 × GE SFP
• RJ45 Interfaces: 14 × GE RJ45
• WAN Interfaces: 2 × GE RJ45
• Management/HA: 2 × GE RJ45
• Threat Protection Throughput: Up to 1.2 Gbps
• NGFW Throughput: Up to 1.8 Gbps
• IPS Throughput: Up to 2.2 Gbps

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Integrated Network Security

The FortiGate-201E provides multiple security functions through a single appliance, reducing the need for separate security devices.

It can provide:

• Next-generation firewall protection
• Intrusion prevention
• Antivirus and malware protection
• Application control
• Web security
• DNS filtering
• VPN connectivity
• Anti-botnet and command-and-control protection
• Network segmentation
• Security monitoring and management

Fortinet’s current FortiGuard Unified Threat Protection bundle includes core threat protection plus web and network security services.

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FortiGuard Unified Threat Protection

The included FortiGuard Unified Threat Protection (UTP) subscription provides security intelligence and services designed to keep FortiGate protection current.

Fortinet states that the UTP bundle includes IPS, advanced malware protection, antivirus, botnet protection, mobile malware protection, outbreak prevention, web security, web/content filtering, secure DNS filtering, video filtering, and anti-botnet/C2 services.

Antivirus & Malware Protection

The FortiGuard service provides updated security intelligence and signatures used by FortiGate to detect known malware and malicious files.

Fortinet explains that FortiGuard AV and IPS services provide updates that help protect against malware, vulnerabilities, and exploits as they are discovered.

Intrusion Prevention System

IPS helps identify and block network attacks, exploit attempts, and malicious traffic.

The FortiGate can use updated FortiGuard IPS signatures to maintain protection against newly identified vulnerabilities and attack techniques.

Web & Content Filtering

UTP adds web security and web/content filtering, allowing organizations to control access to websites based on FortiGuard security and content classifications.

Secure DNS Filtering

Secure DNS filtering adds another layer of protection by helping identify and block malicious or unwanted domains before users establish connections to them.

Anti-Botnet & C2 Protection

The UTP bundle includes anti-botnet and command-and-control (C2) protection, helping identify communications associated with compromised systems and malicious infrastructure.

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FortiGate-201E Hardware

The FortiGate-201E is a member of Fortinet’s 200E Series.

It is designed in a 1U rack-mount form factor, making it suitable for installation in standard network and server racks. Fortinet specifies dimensions of approximately 44.45 × 432 × 301 mm.

Connectivity

The appliance provides:

• 14 × GE RJ45 ports
• 2 × GE RJ45 WAN interfaces
• 2 × GE RJ45 management/HA ports
• 4 × GE SFP slots
• 1 × USB port
• 1 × RJ45 console port
• 1 × 480 GB SSD for local storage

This combination of copper and SFP interfaces provides flexibility for connecting servers, switches, WAN links, and fiber-based network infrastructure.

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Performance

The FortiGate-201E is designed to provide hardware-based security processing for enterprise traffic.

According to Fortinet’s current 200E Series datasheet, the 201E provides:

These are Fortinet’s stated performance figures and can vary depending on configuration, traffic patterns, enabled security features, and test methodology.

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8×5 FortiCare Support

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

This support level is designed for organizations requiring Fortinet technical assistance during standard business hours.

FortiCare services can provide access to:

• Technical support
• Web support
• Telephone support
• Firmware updates
• Asset management
• Hardware/RMA support according to the applicable entitlement

Fortinet’s current FortiGuard/FortiCare documentation lists web and telephone support, firmware updates, and asset-management capabilities among its support services.

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VPN Connectivity

The FortiGate-201E supports secure VPN connectivity for organizations with distributed networks.

Site-to-Site VPN

Securely connect headquarters, branch offices, data centers, and remote locations over public networks.

Remote Access VPN

Provide authorized remote employees with secure access to corporate resources.

Hybrid Network Connectivity

Combine local, branch, remote, and cloud resources within a centrally controlled security architecture.

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Network Segmentation

The FortiGate-201E can be used to enforce security policies between different network zones.

Typical segments include:

• Corporate users
• Servers
• Guest networks
• VoIP
• IoT devices
• DMZ
• Wireless networks
• Internet-facing systems

Administrators can define security policies controlling traffic between these zones.

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Security Fabric Integration

The FortiGate-201E can serve as a central component of the Fortinet Security Fabric, allowing organizations to integrate additional Fortinet security products into their network.

Potential integrations include:

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

This allows organizations to expand their security architecture as their infrastructure grows.

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Suitable Applications

Enterprise Networks

Provides integrated network protection for enterprise environments.

Branch Offices

Combines firewall, VPN, IPS, antivirus, and web security for branch locations.

Internet Gateway

Can secure Internet traffic entering and leaving the organization.

Distributed Organizations

Provides security and VPN connectivity between multiple business locations.

Campus Networks

Can enforce security policies between departments, servers, users, and network segments.

Data Center Edge

Can provide security inspection and access control at the network perimeter.

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Key Benefits

Complete Hardware + Subscription Bundle

Combines the FortiGate-201E appliance with one year of FortiCare and FortiGuard protection.

Unified Network Security

Provides firewall, IPS, antivirus, application control, web security, DNS filtering, and anti-botnet protection through one platform.

FortiGuard Threat Intelligence

Keeps applicable security databases and threat intelligence updated through FortiGuard services.

Business-Hours Technical Support

Includes 8×5 FortiCare support for one year.

Flexible Connectivity

Offers both copper and fiber interfaces, including four GE SFP slots.

High-Speed Security Inspection

Provides up to 1.2 Gbps threat protection throughput according to Fortinet’s datasheet.

Rack-Mount Design

The 1U form factor allows convenient installation in standard enterprise network racks.

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Technical Specifications

Hardware specifications are based on Fortinet’s current FortiGate 200E Series documentation.

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What’s Included

The FG-201E-BDL bundle includes:

• FortiGate-201E hardware appliance
• 1-Year FortiCare 8×5 support
• 1-Year FortiGuard Unified (UTM/UTP) Protection
• Applicable FortiGuard security services
• FortiOS-based network-security functionality

Important Subscription Note

FortiGuard services are subscription-based. FortiGate continues to function as a firewall if FortiGuard licenses expire, but valid licenses are required for current database/signature updates and applicable real-time security lookups.

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Product Summary

The Fortinet FG-201E-BDL FortiGate-201E Hardware Bundle is a comprehensive network-security solution combining the FortiGate-201E next-generation firewall, 1 year of 8×5 FortiCare support, and 1 year of FortiGuard Unified Threat Protection.

With up to 1.2 Gbps threat-protection throughput, 2.2 Gbps IPS throughput, 14 GE RJ45 ports, four GE SFP slots, VPN, IPS, antivirus, application control, web security, DNS filtering, and anti-botnet protection, the FG-201E-BDL is well suited to enterprise networks, branch offices, distributed organizations, and secure Internet gateway deployments.