Fortinet SP-FG300E-PS — AC Power Supply Module

Description

The Fortinet SP-FG300E-PS is an AC power supply designed for Fortinet’s mid-range network security and management appliances. It can serve as a replacement for a failed power module or as an additional power supply where the compatible appliance supports redundant power configurations.

The power supply accepts a universal 100–240V AC input at 50–60Hz, making it suitable for deployment across a wide range of electrical environments without requiring a dedicated input-voltage version. The module uses a C14 AC input connector; the appropriate AC power cord is selected separately according to regional requirements.

Fortinet documentation identifies the SP-FG300E-PS as an optional power supply for the FG-300/301E and FG-500/501E platforms, while Fortinet accessory documentation expands the supported appliance list to additional FortiGate E-Series and FortiAnalyzer/FortiManager F-Series models.

For supported FortiGate appliances equipped for dual-power operation, the SP-FG300E-PS can be installed as an additional power supply to improve system availability. Fortinet specifically documents the additional SP-FG300E-PS for FortiGate 300E and 500E systems and notes that the power supplies are hot-swappable in these configurations.

Key Specifications

Fortinet accessory documentation confirms the 100–240V AC input, 50–60Hz operation, and C14 inlet.

Compatible Fortinet Appliances

The SP-FG300E-PS is documented for use with the following compatible platforms:

FortiGate

• FG-300E
• FG-301E
• FG-400E
• FG-401E
• FG-500E
• FG-501E
• FG-600E
• FG-601E
• FG-1100E
• FG-1101E

FortiAnalyzer / FortiManager

• FAZ-200F
• FAZ-300F
• FAZ-800F
• FMG-200F
• FMG-300F

Fortinet’s accessory datasheet provides the broader compatibility list, while individual FortiGate series datasheets identify the SP-FG300E-PS as an optional power supply for the applicable systems.

Key Features & Benefits

• Universal 100–240V AC Input — Supports a broad range of electrical environments.
• 50/60Hz Compatibility — Suitable for standard AC power systems operating at either frequency.
• Plug-In Power Module — Designed to install directly into compatible Fortinet appliances.
• Replacement Power Supply — Useful for restoring an appliance with a failed or degraded power module.
• Redundant Power Capability — Can provide an additional power source in supported Fortinet appliances.
• Hot-Swappable Design — Fortinet documents hot-swappable operation for supported dual-power configurations.
• C14 AC Inlet — Uses a standard IEC C14 appliance-side AC connection.
• Enterprise Network Protection — Provides power for Fortinet network-security appliances used in business and enterprise environments.
• Wide Appliance Compatibility — Supports selected FortiGate, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiManager platforms.
• Improved Availability — When installed as a second PSU in a supported appliance, helps maintain operation if one power supply becomes unavailable.

Redundant Power Configuration

For appliances designed to accept two power supplies, installing two compatible power modules allows the system to operate with power redundancy.

A typical configuration can use:

AC Power Source 1 → SP-FG300E-PS → Fortinet Appliance

AC Power Source 2 → SP-FG300E-PS → Fortinet Appliance

This configuration can improve availability by reducing dependence on a single power module or AC power path. Fortinet specifically states that additional SP-FG300E-PS units can be installed in FortiGate 300E and 500E systems and that the power supplies are hot-swappable.

Recommended Applications

The SP-FG300E-PS is suitable for:

• 🔐 FortiGate firewall deployments
• 🌐 Enterprise network-security infrastructure
• 🏢 Corporate network environments
• 🛡️ High-availability firewall installations
• 🗄️ Data centers
• 📡 Telecommunications environments
• 🔄 Redundant power configurations
• 🔧 Replacement and maintenance operations
• 🖥️ FortiAnalyzer installations
• ⚙️ FortiManager installations

Power Cord

The AC power cord is not inherently included with the SP-FG300E-PS module. Fortinet accessory documentation identifies regional power-cord options including:

• SP-FGPCOR-US — US
• SP-FGPCOR-UK — UK
• SP-FGPCOR-EU — Europe
• SP-FGPCOR-AZ — Australia/New Zealand

The correct cord should be selected according to the installation location and electrical standard.

Installation & Maintenance

The SP-FG300E-PS is designed as a plug-in module, allowing it to be installed directly into a compatible Fortinet appliance.

Before installation or replacement:

1. Confirm the appliance model supports SP-FG300E-PS.
2. Verify the appliance’s power configuration and redundancy requirements.
3. Confirm the AC power source is appropriate.
4. Use the correct regional AC power cord.
5. Follow Fortinet’s installation and safety procedures.

Where supported, the module can be replaced or added while the appliance remains operational because the redundant power configuration supports hot-swapping.

Compatibility Note

Compatibility should be verified by exact Fortinet appliance model and hardware revision before purchase. The SP-FG300E-PS is not a universal Fortinet power supply for every FortiGate product.

Also, do not confuse this module with the SP-FG300E-DC-PS, which is a DC power-supply option for supported FortiGate systems.