Fortinet ASM-CE4 Security Processing Module

Overview:

Security Processing Modules for FortiGate® Multi-Threat Security Systems

Fortinet ADM-XE2 and ASM-CE4 security processing modules provide multi-gigabit throughput increases for intrusion prevention, firewall, and IP multicast applications. Both models are based on the carrier-class Advanced Mezzanine Card™ (AMC) specification used in enterprise-class FortiGate multi-threat security platforms. The ADM-XE2 is a dual-width AMC module for 10-Gigabit Ethernet networks. The ASM-CE4 is a single-width AMC module for 10/100/1000 Ethernet networks. Fortinet security processing modules work to increase overall system performance by offloading select security applications and network processing functions from the FortiGate host system while maintaining all the benefits of a unified security platform.

Key Features and Benefits:

• The security and network processor capabilities relieve processing burden from the FortiGate host system for intrusion prevention, firewall, and IP multicast applications. The module offloads inspection duties for these applications for traffic traversing the module's network interfaces, and thus increases the combined system's performance.
   
• The modular form factors of the security processing modules empower customers with the ability to build the ideal system configuration, or upgrade an existing system with an available AMC expansion bay.
   
• Integration with the FortiOS system allows users to fully realize the benefits of security consolidation with the wide array of multi-threat security features offered by FortiGate and FortiOS solutions.

Scale to the speed of business:

Large enterprises often use applications that subject the network to high rates of transactions in the course of daily business. Some applications employ IP multicast techniques to optimize traffic, while others may simply require higher network bandwidth to scale. Unfortunately, some networking and security devices can become bottlenecks as requirements grow, forcing administrators to either reduce the amount of security inspection applied to network traffic or implement higher performance equipment. From the financial sector to the telecommunications industry, enterprises are seeking new ways to optimize their infrastructure while reducing their security risk. To meet the needs of these types of customers, Fortinet offers specialized security processing modules for FortiGate multi-threat security systems.

Fortinet ADM-XE2 and ASM-CE4 security processing modules provide multi-gigabit throughput increases for intrusion prevention, firewall, and IP multicast applications. Both models are based on the carrier-class Advanced Mezzanine Card™ (AMC) specification used in enterprise-class FortiGate multi-threat security platforms. The ADM-XE2 is a dual-width AMC module for 10-Gigabit Ethernet networks. The ASM-CE4 is a singlewidth AMC module for 10/100/1000 Ethernet networks. Fortinet security processing modules work to increase overall system performance by offloading select security applications and network processing functions from the FortiGate host system while maintaining all the benefits of a unified security platform.

Key Features: Benefits: Security and Network Processor Relieves processing burden from the host FortiGate host system for intrusion prevention, firewall, and IP multicast applications. The module offloads inspection duties for traffic traversing the module's network interfaces, and thus increases the combined system's performance. Modular Form Factor Empowers customers with the ability to build the ideal system configuration, or upgrade an existing system with an available AMC expansion bay. Combine multiple security processing modules for additional performance enhancement. FortiOS™ Integration Lowers operational burden through total integration with the FortiGate operating system, FortiOS. Realize the benefits of security consolidation with the multi-threat security features offered by FortiGate and FortiOS.

FortiGate Multi-Threat Security Solutions: FortiGate multi-threat security solutions provide an integrated set of security services in a single, easyto- manage platform that is capable of supporting a wide range of deployment scenarios. FortiGate systems provide essential security services, with fully integrated firewall, Virtual Private Network (VPN), intrusion prevention, antivirus/antispyware, Web filtering, antispam, and application control. To ensure that the security effectiveness of the FortiGate solutions remains at the highest levels possible, Fortinet offers FortiGuard® subscription services that include antivirus updates, intrusion prevention updates, an antispam rating service, and a Web filtering rating service. A wide range of hardware models is available for any network size—from the remote office or branch office to the high-speed core or data center.

Technical Specifications:

Fortinet Security Processing Modules Specifications
Security Processing Modules Models
	ADM-XE2	ASM-CE4
Hardware Specifications
10/100/1000 Interfaces (Copper, RJ-45)	0	4
1Gb Optical Interfaces (Fiber, LC, 850mm)	2	0
XFP Transceivers Included	2 Short-Range	N/A
AMC Expansion Slots	1 Dual-Width	1 Single-Width
Compatible FortiGate Systems	FG-3810A / FG-5001A-DW	1 FG-3016B / FG-3810A
Module Performance
Firewall	20 Gbps	4 Gbps
Intrusion Prevention	1.5 Gbps	1.3 Gbps
Environmental
Operating temperature	32 to 104 deg F (0 to 40 deg C)
Storage temperature	-13 to 158 deg F (-25 to 70 deg C)
Humidity	5 to 95% non-condensing
Compliance
Compliance	FCC Class A, Part 15, UL/CUL, C Tick, CE, VCCI

Services & Support:

FortiGuard Security Subscription Services:

• Antivirus
• Intrusion Prevention
• Web Filtering
• Antispam
• Premier Signature Service
  Includes Antivirus and Intrusion Prevention Updates with additional service level agreements

FortiCare Support Services:

Includes:

• 24/7/365 Web-Based Technical Support
• Technical Account Management Service (Optional)
• 24-Hour Phone-Based Support (Optional)
• Professional Services (Optional)
• 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty
• 90-Day Limited Software Warranty

Documentation:

Download the Fortinet Security Processing Modules Datasheet (.PDF)