The Fortinet FortiGate-500E (part number FC-10-0500E-980-02-DD) is a mid-range unified threat management appliance designed for enterprise branch and mid-market deployments. It delivers firewall, intrusion prevention, antivirus, web filtering, and anti-spam protection in a compact form factor suitable for rack or shelf mounting. The 500E supports multiple Ethernet connectivity options for WAN and LAN integration, with throughput rated for sustained enterprise traffic loads typical of 500–1000 concurrent users. It is compatible with Fortinet's ecosystem including FortiCASB, FortiSandbox Cloud analysis, industrial security modules, and security rating services. This unit includes 24x7 FortiCare support and application control licensing. Common deployments include branch office perimeter defense, datacenter ingress/egress filtering, and organizations requiring integrated threat protection without high-end chassis complexity. Tested and guaranteed; available via quote.
