Product Description

Fortinet FortiGate 600D Enterprise Firewall

Secure your business network with the Fortinet FortiGate 600D, an enterprise-class next-generation firewall designed for organizations that require reliable security and high-speed network connectivity.

The FortiGate 600D combines firewall protection, intrusion prevention, application control and other network security functions in a dedicated security appliance. Furthermore, Fortinet designed the 600D for high-speed deployments at the network edge as well as internal segmentation firewall (ISFW) applications.

The appliance includes 10GbE connectivity, making it suitable for environments where firewall security needs to keep pace with high-speed network infrastructure. Consequently, the FG-600D can be positioned between network segments, at an enterprise Internet edge, or within larger corporate networks.

Key Features

• Manufacturer: Fortinet
• Product: FortiGate 600D
• Model: FG-600D
• Next-generation firewall / network security appliance
• Enterprise and mid-range security platform
• Up to 36 Gbps ISFW/NGFW throughput
• High-speed 10GbE connectivity
• FortiOS operating system
• Fortinet security processing technology
• Firewall and network security capabilities
• Intrusion prevention
• Application control
• Web and content security capabilities
• VPN capabilities
• Suitable for internal network segmentation
• Suitable for enterprise network edge deployments
• Rack-mountable enterprise appliance

Technical Specifications

Note: Performance figures are manufacturer-rated maximums under specified test conditions. Actual throughput can vary depending on traffic type, enabled security services, configuration and FortiOS version. Fortinet specifically positions the 600D around high-speed NGFW/ISFW deployment.

Network Security Capabilities

The FortiGate 600D is designed to consolidate multiple network security functions into one platform.

Depending on the FortiOS version and available licensing, the platform can support capabilities such as:

• Stateful firewall protection
• Intrusion prevention
• Application control
• Antivirus and malware protection
• Web filtering
• VPN
• SSL inspection
• Network segmentation
• Traffic visibility and control
• Centralized security management

As a result, the FG-600D can help organizations reduce the need for multiple standalone security appliances.

10GbE Connectivity

One of the important features of the FortiGate 600D is its high-speed network connectivity.

Fortinet specifically highlights the 600D’s 10GbE slots, allowing organizations to deploy the appliance in high-speed network environments without relying on additional devices simply to bridge connectivity.

Therefore, the FortiGate 600D can be particularly useful for enterprise networks that require high-speed connections between core infrastructure, Internet edges and security zones.

Internal Network Segmentation

The FortiGate 600D is not limited to Internet-edge firewall deployments.

Fortinet designed the platform for internal segmentation firewall use cases as well. This allows organizations to place security controls between different parts of a network, such as:

• Server networks
• Data-center segments
• User networks
• Guest networks
• Production environments
• Security zones
• Critical applications

Consequently, businesses can use the FG-600D to control and inspect traffic moving between internal network segments.

Ideal Applications

The Fortinet FortiGate 600D can be positioned for:

• Enterprise network security
• Corporate firewall deployments
• High-speed Internet gateways
• Internal network segmentation
• Data-center security
• Branch-to-head-office security
• VPN infrastructure
• Network security laboratories
• IT training environments
• Security testing
• Enterprise network upgrades

Why Choose FortiGate 600D?

The FortiGate 600D combines high-speed networking and multiple security functions in a dedicated enterprise appliance.

Moreover, Fortinet’s security architecture is designed to provide visibility and control across applications, users and network traffic. Fortinet’s mid-range firewall portfolio emphasizes FortiOS, FortiASIC processing and FortiGuard security services as key parts of its security architecture.

For customers looking for a lower-cost Fortinet appliance for an existing FortiGate environment, a properly tested used or refurbished FortiGate 600D can be an option, provided that software compatibility and licensing requirements are verified.