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Fortinet FG-6500F-BDL-974-60 24xSFP28 4xQSFP28 3xSFP+ Firewall
- Product Type: Network Security Appliance / Firewall
- Model: FortiGate FG-6500F
- Port Configuration: 24x SFP28, 4x QSFP28, 3x SFP+
- Target Environment: Large Enterprise, Data Center
- Security Features: Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW), IPS, VPN, Application Control, Web Filtering
- Performance: High throughput, low latency
- Form Factor: Rackmount
- Connectivity: High-speed fiber interfaces
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Key specifications
See full specs ↓- Product Type
- Network Security Appliance
- Model
- FortiGate FG-6500F
- High-Speed Ports
- 24x SFP28, 4x QSFP28
- Standard Fiber Ports
- 3x SFP+
- Security Services
- NGFW, IPS, VPN, etc.
- Form Factor
- Rackmount
Product details
The Fortinet FG-6500F-BDL-974-60 is a high-performance network security appliance, likely a firewall or unified threat management (UTM) device. It features advanced port configurations including 24x SFP28, 4x QSFP28, and 3x SFP+ ports, indicating a focus on high-speed network connectivity and throughput for large enterprise or data center environments.
Technical Information
| Product Type | Network Security Appliance |
| Model | FortiGate FG-6500F |
| High-Speed Ports | 24x SFP28, 4x QSFP28 |
Additional Specifications
| Standard Fiber Ports | 3x SFP+ |
| Security Services | NGFW, IPS, VPN, etc. |
| Form Factor | Rackmount |
Description
The Fortinet FG-6500F-BDL-974-60 is a powerful network security platform designed to deliver high-performance threat protection and network segmentation for demanding enterprise and data center environments. As part of the FortiGate family, it integrates advanced security services, including next-generation firewall (NGFW) capabilities, intrusion prevention systems (IPS), virtual private network (VPN) support, application control, and web filtering, all within a single, consolidated platform. The appliance is distinguished by its extensive high-speed port density. It features 24 ports supporting SFP28 transceivers (typically 25Gbps), four ports for QSFP28 transceivers (typically 100Gbps), and three ports for SFP+ transceivers (typically 10Gbps). This comprehensive array of high-speed fiber interfaces is crucial for environments requiring massive data throughput, such as large data centers, service providers, or large enterprise networks with significant east-west traffic. Built with Fortinet's custom security processing units (SPUs), the FG-6500F is engineered for high throughput and low latency, ensuring that security inspection does not become a bottleneck for network performance. The 'BDL' in the SKU likely indicates a bundle, potentially including specific security subscriptions or support services like the '974-60' which might denote a 5-year support contract, common in Fortinet's offerings. This makes it a complete solution for organizations seeking robust, scalable, and high-performance security.
Condition: Refurbished
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