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Fortinet FortiGate 3500G
Fortinet FortiGate 3500G
★ 3.4 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 40 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 20 Gbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 8 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 10 Million
  • New Sessions/sec: 500,000
  • Interfaces: 16x Gigabit Ethernet ports (8 dedicated to management), optional SFP+ slots
  • Form Factor: 2U Rack-mount
  • Memory: 16 GB
  • Storage: 1 TB SSD
  • Power Consumption: ~1,200W

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Purpose-built high-performance enterprise firewall with excellent threat prevention capabilities; Strong FortiOS ecosystem integration with advanced threat detection and VPN capabilities; Reliable and mature platform widely deployed in Fortune 500 companies; Excellent throughput-to-cost ratio for mid-enterprise deployments; Supports extensive network interfaces and modular expansion options
  • ✘ Cons: Premium pricing compared to some competitors like Palo Alto Networks PA-5220; Steep learning curve for advanced configuration and FortiOS-specific features; Requires FortiCare subscription for optimal threat updates and support, adding ongoing costs; High power consumption and cooling requirements in datacenter environments; Limited scalability - organizations outgrowing 40 Gbps must migrate to larger models
  • Est. Price: $15,000 - $32,000

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