
Fortinet FortiGate 5001E
Scalable Data Center and Carrier Grade Security Systems

Security blade with 2 x 40GE QSFP+ slots, 2 x 10GE SFP+ slots, 2x GE RJ45 management port, SPU NP6 and CP9 hardware accelerated
Requires FortiCloud Premium Account License for FortiAnalyzer-cloud/FortiManager-cloud Services
Requires FortiCloud Premium Account License for FortiAnalyzer-cloud/FortiManager-cloud Services
Requires FortiCloud Premium Account License for FortiAnalyzer-cloud/FortiManager-cloud Services
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Overview:
The FortiGate 5000 series delivers high-performance threat protection and SSL inspection for large enterprises and service providers, with the flexibility to be deployed at the enterprise/cloud edge, in the data center core or internal segments. The multiple high-speed interfaces, high port density, superior security efficacy, and high throughput of the 5000 series keep your network connected and secure.
Security
- Identifies thousands of applications inside network traffic for deep inspection and granular policy enforcement § Protects against malware, exploits, and malicious websites in both encrypted and non-encrypted traffic § Prevents and detects against known and unknown attacks using continuous threat intelligence from AI-powered FortiGuard Labs security services
Performance
- Delivers industry’s best threat protection performance and ultra-low latency using purpose-built security processor (SPU) technology § Provides industry-leading performance and protection for SSL encrypted traffic
Certification
- Independently tested and validated best security effectiveness and performance § Received unparalleled third-party certifications from NSS Labs
Networking
- Delivers advanced networking capabilities that seamlessly integrate with advanced layer 7 security and virtual domains (VDOMs) to offer extensive deployment flexibility, multi-tenancy, and effective utilization of resources § Delivers high-density, flexible combination of various highspeed interfaces to enable best TCO for customers for data center and WAN deployments
Management
- Includes a management console that is effective, simple to use, and provides comprehensive network automation & visibility. § Provides Zero Touch Integration with Security Fabric’s Single Pane of Glass Management § Predefined compliance checklist analyzes the deployment and highlights the best practices to improve overall security posture
Security Fabric
- Enables Fortinet and Fabric-ready partners’ products to provide broader visibility, integrated end-to-end detection, threat intelligence sharing, and automated remediation
Specifications:

FortiGate 5001E/5001E1 | |
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Interfaces and Storage | |
40 GE QSFP+ Ports | 2 |
10 GE SFP+ Ports | 2 |
GE RJ45 Ports | 2 |
RJ45 Console Port | 1 |
Included Transceivers | 2x 10 GE SFP+ SR |
Local Storage | 1x 480 GB SSD (5001E1) |
System Performance | |
Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 64 byte UDP packets) | 80 / 80 / 50 Gbps |
Firewall Latency (64 byte UDP packets) | 3 μs |
Firewall Throughput (Packets Per Second) | 75 Mpps |
Concurrent Sessions (TCP) | 40 Million |
New Sessions/Second (TCP) | 640,000 |
Maximum Firewall Policies | 200,000 |
IPsec VPN Throughput (512 byte packets) | 45 Gbps |
Gateway-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels | 40,000 |
Client-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels | 64,000 |
SSL-VPN Throughput | 9 Gbps |
Concurrent SSL-VPN Users (Recommended Maximum) | 25,000 |
IPS Throughput (HTTP / Enterprise Mix) | 25 / 18 Gbps |
SSL Inspection Throughput | 15 Gbps |
SSL Inspection CPS (IPS, avg. HTTPS) | 8,805 |
SSL Inspection Concurrent Session (IPS, avg. HTTPS) | 3.97 Million |
Application Control Throughput | 36 Gbps |
NGFW Throughput | 15 Gbps |
Threat Protection Throughput | 13.5 Gbps |
CAPWAP Throughput | 15 Gbps |
Virtual Domains (Default / Maximum) | 10 / 500 |
Maximum Number of FortiTokens | 20,000 |
Maximum Number of Registered FortiClients | 20,000 |
Maximum Number of FortiAPs (Total / Tunnel) | 4,096 / 1,024 |
Power and Environment | |
Power Consumption (Average / Maximum) | 250 / 278 W |
Heat Dissipation (Average) | 948.6 BTU/h |
Operating Temperature | 23–131°F (-5–55°C) |
Storage Temperature | -40–158°F (-40–70°C) |
Humidity | 10–90% non-condensing |
Compliance | |
Certifications | FCC Part 15 Class A, RCM, VCCI, CE, UL/cUL, CB, ICSA Labs: Firewall, IPsec, IPS, Antivirus, SSL-VPN |
NEBS Certified | - |
Documentation:
Download the Fortinet FortiGate 5001E Data Sheet (PDF).
Pricing Notes:
- Hardware plus ASE FortiCare and FortiGuard 360 Protection
Hardware unit, 24x7 Comprehensive Support, Advanced Services Ticket Handling, Advanced Hardware Replacement (NBD), Firmware and General Upgrades, 360 Services Bundle (Application Control, IPS, AV, Botnet IP/Domain, Mobile Malware Service, Web Filtering, Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud, Security Rating, IoT Detection, SD-WAN Orchestrator, SD-WAN Cloud Assisted Monitoring, SD-WAN Overlay Controller VPN Service, FortiManager Cloud, FortiAnalyzer Cloud Base License, IPAM Cloud, Industrial Security and FortiConverter Service) plus term of contract - Hardware plus 24x7 FortiCare and FortiGuard Enterprise Protection
Hardware Unit, 24x7 Comprehensive Support, Advanced Hardware Replacement (NBD), Firmware and General Upgrades, Enterprise Services Bundle (Application Control, IPS, AV, Botnet IP/Domain, Mobile Malware Service, Web Filtering, Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud including Virus Outbreak and Content Disarm & Reconstruct Service, Security Rating Service, Industrial Security Service and FortiConverter service) plus term of contract - Hardware plus 24x7 FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified Threat Protection (UTP)
Hardware Unit, 24x7 Comprehensive Support, Advanced Hardware Replacement (NBD), Firmware and General Upgrades, UTP Services Bundle (Application Control, IPS, AV, Botnet IP/Domain, Mobile Malware Service, Web Filtering, Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud including Virus Outbreak and Content Disarm & Reconstruct Services) plus term of contract - 360 Protection (ASE FortiCare plus App Ctrl, IPS, AV, Web Filtering, AS, FSA Cloud, Security Rating, IoT Detection, SD-WAN Orchestrator/Cloud Monitoring/Overlay Ctrl VPN, FMG/FAZ/IPAM Cloud, Industrial Security and FortiConverter Svc)
24x7 Comprehensive Support, Advanced Services Ticket Handling, Advanced Hardware Replacement (NBD), Firmware and General Upgrades, 360 Services Bundle (Application Control, IPS, AV, Botnet IP/Domain, Mobile Malware Service, Web Filtering, Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud, Security Rating, IoT Detection, SD-WAN Orchestrator, SD-WAN Cloud Assisted Monitoring, SD-WAN Overlay Controller VPN Service, FortiManager Cloud, FortiAnalyzer Cloud Base License, IPAM Cloud, Industrial Security and FortiConverter Service) - Enterprise Protection (24x7 FortiCare plus Application Control, IPS, AV, Web Filtering, Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud, IoT Detection, Industrial Security, Security Rating, and FortiConverter Svc)
24x7 Comprehensive Support, Advanced Hardware Replacement (NBD), Firmware and General Upgrades, Enterprise Services Bundle (Application Control, IPS, AV, Botnet IP/Domain, Mobile Malware Service, Web Filtering, Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud including Virus Outbreak and Content Disarm & Reconstruct Service, Security Rating Service, Industrial Security Service and FortiConverter service) - Unified Threat Protection (UTP) (24x7 FortiCare plus Application Control, IPS, AV, Web Filtering, Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud)
24x7 Comprehensive Support, Advanced Hardware Replacement (NBD), Firmware and General Upgrades, UTP Services Bundle (Application Control, IPS, AV, Botnet IP/Domain, Mobile Malware Service, Web Filtering, Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud including Virus Outbreak and Content Disarm & Reconstruct Services) - Advanced Threat Protection (24x7 FortiCare plus Application Control, IPS, AV and FortiSandbox Cloud)
24x7 Comprehensive Support, Advanced Hardware Replacement (NBD), Firmware and General Upgrades, Advanced Threat Protection Bundle (Application Control, IPS, AV, Botnet IP/Domain, Mobile Malware and FortiSandbox Cloud including Virus Outbreak and Content Disarm & Reconstruct Services) - 24x7 FortiCare Contract
24x7 Comprehensive Support, Advanced Hardware Replacement (NBD), Firmware and General Upgrades, Application Control - ASE FortiCare (24x7 plus Advanced Services Ticket Handling)
24x7 Comprehensive Support, Advanced Services Ticket Handling, Advanced Hardware Replacement (NBD), Firmware and General Upgrades, Application Control. - Prices are for one year of Premium RMA support. Usual discounts can be applied.
- Annual contracts only. No multi-year SKUs are available for these services.
- Contact Fortinet Renewals team for upgrade quotations for existing FortiCare contracts.
- Pricing and product availability subject to change without notice.

Security blade with 2 x 40GE QSFP+ slots, 2 x 10GE SFP+ slots, 2x GE RJ45 management port, SPU NP6 and CP9 hardware accelerated
Requires FortiCloud Premium Account License for FortiAnalyzer-cloud/FortiManager-cloud Services
Requires FortiCloud Premium Account License for FortiAnalyzer-cloud/FortiManager-cloud Services
Requires FortiCloud Premium Account License for FortiAnalyzer-cloud/FortiManager-cloud Services
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