[shortdesc] 40 Gbps NGFW throughput, 30 Gbps threat protection, 6x 100GE QSFP28 ports, 32x 25GE SFP28 slots, dual DC power supplies, 2RU rack-mount design [/shortdesc]
[properties]
| Brand |
Fortinet |
| Model |
FortiGate 3600E-DC |
| SKU |
FG-3600E-DC |
| Product Type |
Next Generation Firewall |
| Form Factor |
Rack Mount, 2 RU |
| Interfaces |
6 x 100 GE QSFP28 / 40 GE QSFP+ slots; 32 x 25 GE SFP28 / 10 GE SFP+ / GE SFP slots |
| Management Ports |
2 x GE RJ45 (supports 1 GE only) |
| Console Port |
1 |
| USB Ports |
1 (client) / 1 (server) |
| Included Transceivers |
2 x SFP+ SR 10 GE |
| Onboard Storage |
None |
| High Availability |
Active-Active, Active-Passive, Clustering |
| Power Supply Type |
DC Power Supply |
[/properties]
[specifications]
| IPS Throughput |
55 Gbps |
| NGFW Throughput |
40 Gbps |
| Threat Protection Throughput |
30 Gbps |
| IPv4 Firewall Throughput |
240 / 240 / 150 Gbps (1518 / 512 / 64 byte UDP) |
| IPv6 Firewall Throughput |
240 / 240 / 150 Gbps (1518 / 512 / 64 byte UDP) |
| Firewall Latency |
3.27 us (64 byte UDP) |
| Firewall Throughput |
225 Mpps |
| Concurrent Sessions |
50 million |
| New Sessions per Second |
950,000 |
| Firewall Policies |
200,000 |
| IPsec VPN Throughput |
140 Gbps |
| Gateway-to-Gateway IPsec Tunnels |
40,000 |
| Client-to-Gateway IPsec Tunnels |
200,000 |
| SSL-VPN Throughput |
12 Gbps |
| Concurrent SSL-VPN Users |
30,000 |
| SSL Inspection Throughput |
34 Gbps |
| Virtual Domains |
10 (default) / 500 (maximum) |
| Maximum FortiSwitches Supported |
300 |
| Maximum FortiAPs Supported |
4096 (total) / 2048 (tunnel) |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) |
89 x 443 x 556 mm |
| Weight |
19.6 kg |
| Operating Temperature |
0 C to 40 C |
| Storage Temperature |
-35 C to 70 C |
| Humidity |
10% to 90% non-condensing |
| Noise Level |
60 dBA |
| Operating Altitude |
Up to 2250 m |
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[accesories]
| Included |
2 x SFP+ SR 10 GE transceivers; Dual DC power supplies (hot-swappable) |
| Optional |
Rack mount sliding rails; DC replacement power supplies; Fortinet transceivers and DAC cables |
[/accesories]
Hyperscale Firewall Performance for Mission-Critical Networks
The Fortinet FortiGate 3600E DC is a high-performance enterprise next-generation firewall engineered for large data centers, service providers, and security-driven networks operating at massive scale. Powered by Fortinet custom NP6 and CP9 Security Processing Units, it delivers consistent ultra-low latency security while enabling full threat inspection across high-speed links.
This DC-powered model is purpose-built for environments requiring centralized power infrastructures, delivering uncompromised NGFW, IPS, and VPN performance with carrier-grade reliability.
Key Benefits & Features
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Enterprise-Class NGFW Performance: Delivers up to 40 Gbps NGFW and 30 Gbps threat protection throughput with full inspection enabled.
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Ultra-High-Speed Connectivity: Supports 6x 100GE QSFP28 and 32x 25GE SFP28 interfaces for core, aggregation, and data center segmentation.
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SPU Hardware Acceleration: Dedicated NP6 and CP9 processors offload security tasks, ensuring low latency and predictable performance.
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Massive Session Scalability: Handles up to 50 million concurrent sessions and 950,000 new sessions per second.
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Advanced VPN & Remote Access: Supports up to 140 Gbps IPsec VPN throughput and 30,000 concurrent SSL VPN users.
Ideal Use Cases
- Enterprise and hyperscale data center security
- High-performance perimeter and core firewall deployments
- Service provider and carrier-grade environments
- Large-scale VPN aggregation and secure remote access
- Network segmentation with ultra-low latency requirements
Technical Specifications
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NGFW Throughput: Up to 40 Gbps
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Threat Protection Throughput: Up to 30 Gbps
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IPS Throughput: Up to 55 Gbps
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Firewall Throughput: Up to 240 Gbps
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Concurrent Sessions: 50 million
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Interfaces: 6x 100GE QSFP28, 32x 25GE SFP28, 2x GE management ports
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Form Factor: 2RU rack-mount
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Power Supply: Dual -48V DC, hot-swappable
Secure Your Data Center at Scale
Deploy the FortiGate 3600E DC to protect high-speed networks with uncompromising performance and enterprise-grade security. Order today.
