Description
With network bandwidth requirements doubling every 18 months and increases in sophisticated cyber threats, enterprise organizations with large branch offices know they need high-speed network security that also delivers highly effective next generation security.
5 Times Next Generation Firewall Performance
The FortiGate 900D appliance delivers superior performance through a combination of purpose-built FortiASIC™ processors, high port density with 10 GE ports and consolidated security features from the FortiOS™ operating system. It delivers 5 times better next generation firewall performance compared to alternate products and provides the best price/performance in the industry.
Deeper Visibility and Top-rated Security
This breakthrough threat prevention performance allows organizations to run NSS Labs Recommended intrusion prevention and application control and VB100 certified antimalware capabilities for deeper inspection. Rich console views and reports together with a flexible policy engine provide the visibility and control to empower employees yet secure your enterprise.
Finally, these features of the FortiGate FortiOS Network Security Platform are routinely validated by independent real-world tests and are consistently getting superior ratings in security effectiveness.
Network Processor
Fortinet’s new, breakthrough FortiASIC NP6 network processor works inline with FortiOS functions delivering:
- Superior firewall performance for IPv4/IPv6, SCTP and multicast traffic with ultra-low latency down to 3 microseconds
- VPN, CAPWAP and IP tunnel acceleration
- Anomaly-based intrusion prevention, checksum offload and packet defragmentation
- Traffic shaping and priority queuing
Content Processor
The FortiASIC CP8 content processor works outside of the direct flow of traffic, providing high-speed cryptography and content inspection services including:
- Signature-based content inspection acceleration
- Encryption and decryption offloading
10 GE Connectivity
High speed connectivity is essential for network security segmentation. The FortiGate 900D provides 10 GE slots that simplify network designs without relying on additional devices to bridge desired connectivity.