FortiGate 1100E Fortinet FG-1100E Firewall | Enterprise UTM, 25G, 40G

Sustain enterprise security at scale with the FortiGate 1100E. This platform is designed for environments that need strong throughput, dense interface options, and dependable power redundancy without sacrificing inspection depth. With 2 x 40GE QSFP+ slots, 4 x 25GE SFP28 slots, 4 x 10GE SFP+ slots, 8 x GE SFP slots, and 18 x GE RJ45 ports, it fits demanding aggregation, perimeter, and data center edge roles. SPU NP6 and CP9 hardware acceleration help offload security processing so the appliance can maintain performance under inspection-heavy traffic patterns. That matters when you are enforcing policy, segmenting networks, and protecting east-west and north-south flows at the same time. Dual AC power supplies add another layer of continuity for infrastructure teams that cannot afford a single point of failure. The 1100E is a strong fit when you need more than basic firewalling. It is built for organizations that expect sustained throughput, broad interface flexibility, and the operational confidence that comes from enterprise-grade hardware design. For teams comparing against lower-tier appliances, the difference is not just port count — it is the ability to keep security controls active without forcing a compromise in network design.