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

The FortiGate-240D-POE-USG served as a mid-range unified security gateway with PoE capabilities for campus and branch aggregation. Having reached end of life, teams should plan a controlled modernization to maintain protection levels and adapt to modern WAN and cloud-first architectures.
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-POE-USG Date & Status
Here’s what you need to know about FortiGate-240D-POE-USG lifecycle status.
- End of Life (EOL): 4/16/24

FortiGate-240D-POE-USG Replacement
Replacing the FortiGate-240D-POE-USG ensures aggregation and campus-edge environments can support today’s encrypted, cloud-driven, and multi-path WAN traffic without bottlenecks.
Role of the FortiGate-240D-POE-USG:
A mid-range unified security gateway offering consolidated firewalling, UTM services, and PoE for campus-edge and SMB aggregation deployments.
Evolving Traffic Patterns:
Modern networks experience heavier east–west flows, cloud-bound traffic, and rising encrypted sessions that stretch the limits of older mid-range appliances.
Modern Demands:
Organizations now expect hardware-accelerated inspection, integrated SD-WAN, consistent threat intelligence, and centralized policy management across sites.
Strategic Upgrade:
Adopt modern platforms with NPUs for inspection, SD-WAN/SASE capabilities, centralized orchestration, and modular connectivity to future-proof the WAN edge.
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.