Fortinet ASM-ET4 T1/E1 WAN Module
WAN Connectivity Option For FortiGate Multi-Threat Security Systems
Overview:
The Fortinet ASM-ET4 WAN Module adds up to four (4) full rate T1/E1 wide area network connections to FortiGate-310B and FortiGate-620B multi-threat security appliances. The single width Advanced Mezzanine Card (AMC) module includes four (4) RJ-48C interfaces, fully integrated internal CSU/DSU hardware, complete integration with FortiGate security inspection hardware, and local/remote configuration and monitoring via FortiOS™ Web-based and command-line interfaces. The features of the ASM-ET4 allow for the deployment and monitoring of multiple T1 or E1 circuits from anywhere and at any time - all while maintaining the reduced physical space and power requirement benefits of a single appliance deployment.
Key Features and Benefits:
- T1/E1 WAN Connectivity - Simplifies management of remote infrastructure, while reducing the need for an additional external device to connect T1/E1 links.
- Modular Form Factor - Empowers customers with the ability to build the ideal system configuration, or upgrade an existing and supported system with an available single-width AMC expansion bay.
- FortiOS Integration - Lowers operational burden through total integration with the FortiGate operating system. Realize more benefits of security consolidation with the multi-threat security features offered by FortiGate and FortiOS.
| Key Features: | Benefits: | |
| T1/E1 WAN Connectivity | Simplifies management of remote infrastructure, while reducing the need for an additional external device to connect T1/E1 links. | ![]() |
| 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. | |
| FortiOS Integration | Lowers operational burden through total integration with the FortiGate operating system. Realize more benefits of security and network device 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 FortiGuardĀ® 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 WAN Module Specifications | ||
|---|---|---|
| WAN Modules Models | ||
| ADM-ET4 | ||
| Hardware Specifications | ||
| RJ-48C Interfaces | 0 | |
| AMC Expansion Slots | 2 | |
| Compatible FortiGate Systems | 2 Short-Range | |
| Operating Mode | 1 Dual-Width | |
| HDLC Support | FG-3810A / FG-5001A-DW | |
| Diagnostic Loopback | FG-3810A / FG-5001A-DW | |
| System Timing | FG-3810A / FG-5001A-DW | |
| T1 | E1 | |
| Transmit rate (Mbps) | 1.544 | 2.048 |
| Receive rate (Mbps) | 1.544 | 2.048 |
| Line Encoding | B8ZS, AMI | HDB3, AMI |
| Standards Supported | ANSI T1.403, AT&T 54016, 62411 | ITU G.703, ITU G.704, ITU G.706, ITU G.962 |
| Framing Schemes Supported | - | D4(SF), ESF |
| 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:
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Download the Fortinet
WAN Modules Datasheet (.PDF)



