Role of the FortiGate-30E-3G4G:
A compact security gateway focused on small sites and remote workers, offering integrated cellular backup for resilient WAN connectivity.
Evolving Traffic Patterns:
Increasing reliance on SaaS, encrypted traffic, and remote access has shifted load away from simple perimeter filtering toward always-on secure access and continuous inspection.
Modern Demands:
Current branch deployments require SD-WAN optimization, robust TLS inspection, cloud onramps, and simplified zero-touch provisioning to maintain performance and reduce on-site maintenance.
Strategic Upgrade:
Adopt modern edge platforms or cloud-native secure access solutions that retain cellular failover but add higher throughput, unified threat management, and centralized policy orchestration for easier, more secure branch operations.
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Outdated devices won’t receive updates, leaving your network exposed to new vulnerabilities.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.