[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

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[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

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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

• Enterprise-Class NGFW Performance: Delivers up to 40 Gbps NGFW and 30 Gbps threat protection throughput with full inspection enabled.
• Ultra-High-Speed Connectivity: Supports 6x 100GE QSFP28 and 32x 25GE SFP28 interfaces for core, aggregation, and data center segmentation.
• SPU Hardware Acceleration: Dedicated NP6 and CP9 processors offload security tasks, ensuring low latency and predictable performance.
• Massive Session Scalability: Handles up to 50 million concurrent sessions and 950,000 new sessions per second.
• 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

• NGFW Throughput: Up to 40 Gbps
• Threat Protection Throughput: Up to 30 Gbps
• IPS Throughput: Up to 55 Gbps
• Firewall Throughput: Up to 240 Gbps
• Concurrent Sessions: 50 million
• Interfaces: 6x 100GE QSFP28, 32x 25GE SFP28, 2x GE management ports
• Form Factor: 2RU rack-mount
• 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.