Role of the FortiGate-140E:
Targeted branch and mid-size enterprise deployments with balanced throughput and broad security services, often acting as the primary perimeter device.
Evolving Traffic Patterns:
Branches now process far more cloud-bound, encrypted, and collaboration traffic, demanding higher sustained inspection performance.
Modern Demands:
SD-WAN, cloud-access controls, scalable TLS inspection, and centralized management are now foundational requirements across distributed environments.
Strategic Upgrade:
Select platforms that simplify policy migration, integrate SD-WAN and cloud security, and enhance automation and visibility while reducing management overhead.
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Outdated devices won’t receive updates, leaving your network exposed to new vulnerabilities.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.