FortiGate 3501F

FortiGate 3501F

Brand: Fortinet | Category: Network Security

SKU: FG-3501F | Part #: FG-3501F | MPN: FG-3501F

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About the FortiGate 3501F

The FortiGate 3501F supports up to 2,000,000,000 concurrent sessions and processes 10,000,000 new sessions per second, making it purpose-built for mission-critical enterprise networks that demand extreme session density and connection velocity. This Fortinet 2U rackmount appliance (part number FG-3501F) delivers firewall throughput of 800 Gbps while maintaining specialized threat processing capabilities across multiple security vectors, positioning it as the platform of choice for network engineers and security architects managing high-density data center and carrier-class environments.

The FG-3501F leverages Fortinet's NP7 and CP9 ASICs to achieve industry-leading performance across critical security functions: IPS throughput reaches 100 Gbps, NGFW throughput delivers 80 Gbps, Threat Protection throughput reaches 70 Gbps, SSL Inspection throughput provides 55 Gbps, and IPsec VPN throughput achieves 130 Gbps. A comprehensive port array—multiple 100GE QSFP28, 25GE SFP28, and 10GE SFP+ interfaces—accommodates multi-speed fabric architectures. Onboard SSD storage enables local logging, while redundant hot-swappable power supplies and support for both Active-Active and Active-Passive High Availability modes ensure continuous uptime. The platform runs FortiOS with 10 default Virtual Domains (expandable), out-of-band management capabilities, and holds Common Criteria, FIPS 140-2, ICSA Firewall, and ICSA IPS certifications.

Enterprise Security Workloads

  • Data center perimeter defense for multi-tenant cloud and hosting environments with extreme connection counts
  • Carrier-grade DDoS mitigation and volumetric attack absorption across service provider networks
  • High-speed IPsec VPN gateway consolidation for distributed enterprise WAN architectures
  • Encrypted traffic inspection and threat detection in bandwidth-heavy financial and healthcare sectors
  • Active-Active failover clustering for zero-downtime security appliance deployments

Contact Omnixon Global to request a quote for the FortiGate 3501F and explore licensing, support, and deployment options tailored to your organization's security requirements.

Technical Specifications

BrandFortinet
CategoryNetwork Security
SKUFG-3501F
Part NumberFG-3501F
ConditionNew
Manufacturer Part NumberFG-3501F
Form Factor2U Rackmount
Firewall Throughput800 Gbps
IPS Throughput100 Gbps
NGFW Throughput80 Gbps
Threat Protection Throughput70 Gbps
SSL Inspection Throughput55 Gbps
Concurrent Sessions2,000,000,000
New Sessions per Second10,000,000
IPsec VPN Throughput130 Gbps
Security Processing UnitsNP7 and CP9 ASICs
Network InterfacesMultiple 100GE QSFP28, 25GE SFP28, and 10GE SFP+ ports
Management InterfacesDedicated out-of-band management port, console port
StorageOnboard SSD for local logging
Redundant Power SuppliesYes — hot-swappable
High AvailabilityActive-Active and Active-Passive modes supported
Operating SystemFortiOS
Virtual Domains (VDOMs)10 default, expandable
CertificationsCommon Criteria, FIPS 140-2, ICSA Firewall, ICSA IPS

Frequently Asked Questions about FortiGate 3501F

What does the FortiGate 3501F do?

The FortiGate 3501F is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Juniper/Arista environments.

Is the FortiGate 3501F compatible with my infrastructure?

The FortiGate 3501F interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.