Network Software
Network Software is mostly support and service contracts: Fortinet FortiCare and FortiGuard subscriptions for FortiGate 60E, 80E, 200F, 400E and 500E firewalls, including unified threat protection bundles and hardware RMA services, and Juniper Session Smart Router subscriptions in several bandwidth tiers. HPE storage licenses cover 3PAR Remote Copy and Vision and SAN director integrated routing. Fortinet virtual appliances such as FortiADC and FortiDDoS VM are listed too.
Network Software: 2,604 products
Buying guide
Renewing network subscriptions
Registered to a serial
FortiCare and FortiGuard contracts register to one appliance's serial number and can't be split across devices.
Model-specific SKUs
Subscription SKUs are made for one model, so a FortiGate 60E contract won't register to a 60F.
Bundles
UTP and enterprise bundles combine several FortiGuard services. Check which services your security policy actually uses.
Bandwidth tiers
Juniper Session Smart Router subscriptions are sold by bandwidth tier and term, so size them to each site's link speed.
Network Software
Frequently asked questions
What happens when a FortiGuard subscription expires?
The firewall keeps passing traffic, but services like antivirus, IPS and web filtering stop receiving updates, so protection falls behind current threats.
Can a support contract be added to a used appliance?
Usually, if the manufacturer still supports the model and the unit is registered to your account. Some vendors charge a reinstatement fee when coverage has lapsed.
What is an LTU?
A license to use: HPE's term for a license that turns on a feature, such as integrated routing on a SAN director or Remote Copy on a 3PAR array.
