FortiGate 240D LENC End of Life
Understand when support ends and how to future-proof your FortiGate 240D LENC End of Life deployment.

The FortiGate-240D-LENC was deployed as a member of the 240D family to address specific connectivity and edge security needs. With the model now at end of life, organizations should plan upgrades that better align with current encryption, traffic, and orchestration requirements.
What this means for your organization
- A chance to modernize your security posture and prepare for future growth.
- Opportunity to benefit from improved performance, efficiency, and protection.
- Align IT infrastructure with compliance, scalability, and long-term ROI.
FortiGate-240D-LENC Date & Status
Here’s what you need to know about FortiGate-240D-LENC lifecycle status.
- End of Life (EOL): 4/16/24

FortiGate-240D-LENC Replacement
Replacing the FortiGate-240D-LENC allows distributed environments to support higher encrypted traffic volumes, multi-cloud flows, and dynamic application routing.
Role of the FortiGate-240D-LENC:
A variant of the 240D series intended for deployments with specific link or encryption handling considerations in mid-range distributed environments.
Evolving Traffic Patterns:
Growing encrypted traffic volumes and hybrid-cloud architectures require more capable inspection performance and WAN flexibility.
Modern Demands:
Deep TLS inspection, integrated SD-WAN, hardware offload, and centralized lifecycle management are now essential for consistent policy enforcement.
Strategic Upgrade:
Move to modern platforms with stronger crypto acceleration, SD-WAN/cloud-native connectors, and unified management to streamline operations and reduce risk.
Understanding Fortinet's EOL Policy | End of Life Risks
Every Fortinet product follows a defined lifecycle, moving through the following stages:

- General Availability (GA): The product is released and actively sold and supported.
- End of Sale (EOS): The device is no longer available for purchase from Fortinet or authorized partners.
- End of Life (EOL): Feature development and most firmware updates stop.
- End of Support (EOSL): Fortinet ends all official support, security patches, and RMA services.
Why This Matters for Your Business
Understanding where your hardware sits in this lifecycle helps you:
- Plan timely upgrades before critical support ends.
- Ensure security compliance and avoid audit failures.
- Maintain operational continuity with fully supported hardware.
Risks of Continuing to Use EOL Hardware
When a firewall or security appliance reaches End of Life, the risks of keeping it in production increase dramatically
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.
How Aseva Helps with Fortinet EOL
Here’s how Aseva ensures a smooth and secure FortiGate lifecycle transition.
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.
Why Choose Aseva for Fortinet End of Life Support?
Choosing the right partner is critical. With Aseva, you gain a trusted advisor with deep expertise in Fortinet and broader cybersecurity lifecycle management. We help reduce risk, ensure compliance, and maximize ROI on your IT investments.