Fortinet • SKU FG-50E
Fortinet FG-50E — FortiGate 50E (FG-50E)
Fortinet FortiGate 50E (FG-50E) — entry-level desktop Next-Generation Firewall / UTM appliance with 7x GE RJ45 ports (2 WAN + 5 internal switch), fanless, no internal storage, no integrated WiFi. Targets small offices / branch sites (~15-25 users).
- End-of-sale — refurbished only
Download Fortinet datasheet ↗ via Fortinet FortiGate/FortiWiFi 50E Series Data Sheet (mirrored at firewalls.com)
What is the Fortinet FG-50E?
Fortinet FortiGate 50E (FG-50E) — entry-level desktop Next-Generation Firewall / UTM appliance with 7x GE RJ45 ports (2 WAN + 5 internal switch), fanless, no internal storage, no integrated WiFi. Targets small offices / branch sites (~15-25 users).
TFI supplies the FG-50E refurbished to South African businesses, each unit covered by warranty and optional SLA. As a B-BBEE Level 2 distributor we can quote stock, lead time and price — usually within the same business day.
Specifications
| ports | 7x GE RJ45 (2x WAN, 5x internal switch) + 1x USB, 1x console (RJ45) |
|---|---|
| firewall throughput | 2.5 Gbps (1518-byte UDP); 375 Kpps; 180 µs latency (64-byte UDP) |
| throughput | IPS 350 Mbps; NGFW 220 Mbps; Threat Protection 160 Mbps |
| vpn | IPsec VPN 200 Mbps (512-byte); SSL-VPN 100 Mbps; 200 site-to-site / 250 client IPsec tunnels; 80 concurrent SSL-VPN users |
| form factor | Compact fanless desktop; ~5.0 lb; no internal storage (logging to FortiCloud / remote) |
| managed fortiaps | 10 total / 5 tunnel-mode max managed FortiAPs |
| power supply | External AC power adapter (12V DC input); single PSU |
| eol status | Discontinued / End-of-Sale; End-of-Support widely cited as 2027-03-31; Fortinet does not publish exact EOO/LSED dates |
End-of-life status
The FG-50E is end-of-sale
Fortinet has declared the FG-50E end-of-sale, so it is no longer manufactured new. TFI supplies it professionally refurbished and tested.
Why refurbished still makes sense: a refurbished FG-50E delivers the same proven performance at a fraction of the new-equipment cost, backed by a TFI warranty and SLA. It is the practical choice for spares, expansion of an existing deployment, or extending the life of a network you are not ready to replace. Talk to us about a successor model if you are planning a refresh.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Fortinet FG-50E?
- Fortinet FortiGate 50E (FG-50E) — entry-level desktop Next-Generation Firewall / UTM appliance with 7x GE RJ45 ports (2 WAN + 5 internal switch), fanless, no internal storage, no integrated WiFi. Targets small offices / branch sites (~15-25 users).
- Is the FG-50E still supported?
- The Fortinet FG-50E has reached end-of-sale, so it is supplied refurbished. TFI back every refurbished unit with a warranty and SLA options, which makes it a cost-effective choice where the platform still fits your network.
- How many ports does the FG-50E have?
- Port configuration: 7x GE RJ45 (2x WAN, 5x internal switch) + 1x USB, 1x console (RJ45).
- Can TFI deliver the FG-50E in South Africa?
- Yes. TFI is a South African distributor (B-BBEE Level 2) and ships the Fortinet FG-50E nationwide. Send us the SKU and we come back with stock, lead time and price — usually the same business day.
Also in the FortiGate 50E Series
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FG-51E
Fortinet 7x GE RJ45 Ports (Including 2x WAN Ports, 5x Switch Ports), 32 GB SSD Onboard Storage, Maximum Managed FortiAPs (Total / Tunnel) 10/5
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FG-52E
Fortinet 7x GE RJ45 Ports (Including 2x WAN Ports, 5x Switch Ports), 2x 32 GB SSD Onboard Storage, Maximum Managed FortiAPs (Total / Tunnel) 10/5
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FWF-50E
Fortinet 7x GE RJ45 Ports (Including 2x WAN Ports, 5x Switch Ports), Wireless (802.11a/b/g/n), Maximum Managed FortiAPs (Total / Tunnel) 10/5
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FWF-50E-2R
Fortinet 7x GE RJ45 Ports (Including 2x WAN Ports, 5x Switch Ports), Dual Radio Wireless (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), Maximum Managed FortiAPs (Total / Tunnel) 10/5
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FWF-51E
Fortinet 7x GE RJ45 Ports (Including 2x WAN Ports, 5x Switch Ports), Wireless (802.11a/b/g/n), 32 GB SSD Onboard Storage, Maximum Managed FortiAPs (Total / Tunnel) 10/5
Verification sources (7)
- https://www.firewalls.com/pub/media/wysiwyg/datasheets/Fortinet/FG-FW-50E.pdf
- https://www.router-switch.com/fg-50e.html
- https://www.corporatearmor.com/product/fortinet-fortigate-50e-fg-50e-next-generation-ngfw-firewall-appliance-bundle-with-1-year-24x7-forticare-and-fortiguard/
- https://www.avfirewalls.com/fortigate-50e.asp
- https://fortinetweb.s3.amazonaws.com/docs.fortinet.com/v2/attachments/c6f59d53-1a12-11e9-9685-f8bc1258b856/FG-FWF-30E-50E-51E-Supplement.pdf
- https://serviceexpress.com/eol-eosl-database/products/fortinet-fg-50e-network-connectivity/
- https://www.networkstraining.com/fortigate-comparison-30e-50e-60e/
Need pricing on FG-50E?
Send us the SKU. We come back with stock, lead time and price — typically within the same business day.