Fortinet FortiGate 400E
Best high-performance firewall for growing enterprise network security needs.
This is the workhorse for enterprises that need serious threat protection without sacrificing network speed. By offloading security tasks to dedicated processors, it handles massive traffic loads effortlessly. You trade off the simplicity of a basic router for the deep, granular control required to secure a complex, growing network.
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Who it's for
- Network administrators managing high-traffic enterprise environments
- Security teams needing centralized, all-in-one threat protection
- IT managers seeking streamlined policy configuration and oversight
Who should skip it
- Businesses requiring maximum throughput with all advanced features enabled
- Budget-conscious organizations with limited capital for recurring subscriptions
- Small IT teams lacking dedicated security specialists
Performance breakdown
Raw Firewall Throughput
Handles massive traffic loads with ease, perfect for busy enterprise networks.
Threat Protection Speed
Deep packet inspection remains fast without creating significant network bottlenecks.
Concurrent Session Capacity
Supports millions of simultaneous connections, easily managing heavy user environments.
VPN Scalability
Robust tunnel capacity ensures secure remote access for large, distributed teams.
Hardware Connectivity
Generous port density provides flexible deployment options for complex network architectures.
Management Versatility
FortiOS offers granular control, though the interface requires some technical familiarity.
Key Specs
Firewall Throughput
32 Gbps
VPN Throughput
20000 Mbps
IPS Throughput
7800 Mbps
Number of Ethernet Ports
38
Ethernet Port Speed
1 Gigabit
Form Factor
Rack Mountable
Security Features Included
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), Antivirus, Application Control
VPN Protocol Support
IPsec, SSL VPN
Concurrent Sessions
4,000,000
New Sessions Per Second
450,000
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