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FortiGate 240D POE End of Life

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

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The FortiGate-240D-POE has been used as a mid-range PoE-enabled perimeter device for branch and small campus environments. Now that it has reached end of life, stakeholders should assess replacements that meet current throughput, visibility, and management expectations.

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.
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FortiGate-240D-POE Date & Status

Here’s what you need to know about FortiGate-240D-POE lifecycle status.

  • End of Life (EOL): 4/16/24
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FortiGate-240D-POE Replacement

Replacing the FortiGate-240D-POE prepares perimeter and branch environments for higher throughput, deeper inspection, and more cloud dependence than the original hardware can sustain.

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Role of the FortiGate-240D-POE:

A mid-range perimeter firewall offering integrated PoE and consolidated security services for SMB and branch deployments.

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Evolving Traffic Patterns:

Cloud adoption, collaboration tools, and pervasive encryption increase throughput and inspection requirements at the perimeter.

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Modern Demands:

Today’s networks require scalable TLS inspection, SD-WWAN for reliable cloud access, advanced threat prevention, and unified management.

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Strategic Upgrade:

Select platforms with stronger inspection performance, native SD-WAN/cloud connectors, improved analytics, and flexible PoE support to simplify operations and extend lifecycle.

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Understanding Fortinet's EOL Policy | End of Life Risks

Every Fortinet product follows a defined lifecycle, moving through the following stages:

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  • 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.
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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

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No Security Patches

Outdated devices won’t receive updates, leaving your network exposed to new vulnerabilities.

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Lack of Vendor Support

Once support ends, there’s no access to Fortinet’s technical resources or RMA services.

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Compliance Failures

Auditors may flag unsupported hardware as a violation of security and industry standards.

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Operational Instability

Legacy devices may struggle with modern workloads, encrypted traffic, and cloud integrations.

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How Aseva Helps with Fortinet EOL

Here’s how Aseva ensures a smooth and secure FortiGate lifecycle transition.

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Lifecycle Planning:

Track Fortinet GA → EOS → EOL → EOSL.

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Seamless Migration:

Dedicated engineers ensure minimal downtime.

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Future-Proof Security:

Replace with next-gen models aligned to your needs.

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