Fortinet FortiGate 51E Network Security Firewall Appliance (FG-51E) | New
SKU: FG-51E-N
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Overview of Fortinet FortiGate 51E Network Security Firewall Appliance (FG-51E) | New
The FortiGate 51E are compact, cost-effective, all-in-one security appliances that deliver Fortinet's Connected UTM. They are ideal for small business, remote, customer premise equipment (CPE), and retail networks, providing the network security, connectivity, and performance you need.
The FortiGate/FortiWiFi 50E series offers an application-centric, scalable, and secure SDWAN solution in a fanless desktop form factor suitable for enterprise branch offices and midsized businesses. Protects against cyber threats using system-on-a-chip acceleration and industry-leading secure SD-WAN in a simple, cost-effective, and easy-to-deploy solution. Fortinet's Security-Driven Networking approach tightly integrates the network with the new generation of security.
Specifications
Specifications for Fortinet FortiGate 51E Network Security Firewall Appliance (FG-51E) | New
| Manufacturer | Fortinet |
| GE RJ45 Switch Ports | 5 |
| GE RJ45 WAN Ports | 2 |
| USB Ports | 1 |
| Console | 1 |
| Internal Storage | 32 GB SSD |
| IPS Throughput | 350 Mbps |
| NGFW Throughput | 220 Mbps |
| Threat Protection Throughput | 160 Mbps |
| Firewall Throughput | 2.5 Gbps |
| Firewall Latency | 180 μs |
| Concurrent Sessions | 1.8 Million |
| New Sessions/Second | 21,000 |
| Firewall Policies | 8-Sep-13 |
| IPsec VPN Throughput | 90 Mbps |
| Gateway-to-Gateway IPsecVPN Tunnels | 200 |
| Client-to-Gateway IPsecVPN Tunnels | 250 |
| SSL-VPN Throughput | 100 Mbps |
| Concurrent SSL-VPN Users | 200 |
| SSL Inspection Throughput | 150 Mbps |
| SSL Inspection CPS | 140 |
| SSL Inspection Concurrent sessions | 75000 |
| Application Control Throughput | 450 Mbps |
| CAPWAP Throughput | 1.2 Gbps |
| Maximum Number of FortiSwitches Supported | 8 |
| Virtual Domains | 5 / 5 |
| Maximum Number of FortiAPs | 10 / 5 |
| Maximum Number ofFortiTokens | 500 |
| Maximum Number ofRegistered FortiClients | 200 |
| High Availability Configurations | Active/Active, Active/Passive, Clustering |
| Power Consumption | 16 / 20 W |
| Heat Dissipation | 67 BTU/h |
| Operating Temperature | 32–104°F |
| Storage Temperature | -31–158°F |
| Humidity | 10–90% non-condensing |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 7,400 ft |
User Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
Fortinet FortiGate 51E Network Security Firewall Appliance
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
What is the primary use of the FortiGate 51E? It provides next-generation firewall capabilities, including intrusion prevention, web filtering, VPN support, and application control for small to medium-sized businesses.
What is the firewall throughput of the FortiGate 51E? The firewall throughput is 2.5 Gbps.
How many VPN connections does it support? It supports up to 200 concurrent IPsec VPN connections.
Does it include built-in wireless support? No, the FortiGate 51E does not include built-in wireless; it is a wired-only device.
How many Ethernet ports does it have? The FortiGate 51E has 5 GE RJ45 ports.
Can it be managed through a cloud-based interface? Yes, it can be managed through FortiCloud for remote configuration and monitoring.
Does the FortiGate 51E support SD-WAN functionality? Yes, it supports advanced SD-WAN capabilities for efficient traffic routing.
What are the Unified Threat Management (UTM) features included? UTM features include antivirus, intrusion prevention, web filtering, and application control.
Is there support for SSL inspection? Yes, it supports SSL and TLS inspection for enhanced security.
What is the maximum concurrent sessions it can handle? The device supports up to 900,000 concurrent sessions.
Does the FortiGate 51E have dual power supplies? No, it has a single power supply.
What operating system does it run on? It runs on FortiOS, Fortinet's proprietary network security operating system.
Does it support IPv6? Yes, it is fully compatible with IPv6.
Can it be rack-mounted? No, the FortiGate 51E is a desktop form factor and does not support rack-mounting.
What security protocols does it support for VPN? It supports IPsec and SSL VPN protocols.
Does it include threat intelligence updates? Yes, it provides regular threat intelligence updates through FortiGuard services.
How is it licensed? The FortiGate 51E requires subscriptions for UTM features like antivirus, web filtering, and intrusion prevention, which are licensed annually.
What is the power consumption of the FortiGate 51E? The device consumes approximately 13.1 watts.
Does it offer high availability (HA) features? Yes, it supports active-passive high availability for redundancy.
Can the FortiGate 51E integrate with other Fortinet products? Yes, it integrates seamlessly with other Fortinet products like FortiAnalyzer, FortiManager, and FortiSwitch for enhanced network security management.