Role of the FortiGate-3000D-DC:
A high-throughput data center platform for edge, aggregation, and core security with low latency and dense interfaces.
Evolving Traffic Patterns:
Microservices, pervasive encryption, and east–west flows require line-rate TLS inspection and low-latency threat prevention.
Modern Demands:
Elastic inspection, hardware TLS acceleration, microsegmentation, automation-friendly APIs, and integration with orchestration platforms.
Strategic Upgrade:
Choose platforms with scalable hardware acceleration, enhanced SSL/TLS throughput, HA, and automation for CI/CD; use traffic profiling and staged cutovers.
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Outdated devices won’t receive updates, leaving your network exposed to new vulnerabilities.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.