Role of the FortiGate-1240B-G:
Designed for high-performance campus or data center perimeter deployments, delivering advanced firewalling, high-speed VPN, and scalable interface options.
Evolving Traffic Patterns:
Networks now handle denser east-west flows, widespread cloud application use, and heavier encrypted streams—pressuring inspection engines, session capacity, and interface throughput.
Modern Demands:
Enterprises require hardware-accelerated inspection, unified threat management, integrated SD-WAN, and centralized lifecycle management to reduce complexity and improve availability.
Strategic Upgrade:
Conduct a capacity and policy gap analysis, then select modern FortiGate appliances or hybrid cloud/SASE solutions offering higher throughput, enhanced TLS inspection, and unified orchestration.
No Security Patches
Outdated devices won’t receive updates, leaving your network exposed to new vulnerabilities.
Lack of Vendor Support
Once support ends, there’s no access to Fortinet’s technical resources or RMA services.
Compliance Failures
Auditors may flag unsupported hardware as a violation of security and industry standards.
Operational Instability
Legacy devices may struggle with modern workloads, encrypted traffic, and cloud integrations.
Lifecycle Planning:
Track Fortinet GA → EOS → EOL → EOSL.
Seamless Migration:
Dedicated engineers ensure minimal downtime.
Future-Proof Security:
Replace with next-gen models aligned to your needs.