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FortiGate 3100D DC End of Life

Understand when support ends and how to future-proof your FortiGate 3100D DC End of Life deployment.

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The FortiGate-3100D-DC has reached end of life and teams running this model should begin formal upgrade planning. As a robust platform for data-center and large-branch security, timely modernization will help maintain inspection capacity, orchestration compatibility, and operational resilience.

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-3100D-DC Date & Status

Here’s what you need to know about FortiGate-3100D-DC lifecycle status.

  • End of Life (EOL): 1/14/25
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FortiGate-3100D-DC Replacement

Replacing the FortiGate-3100D-DC helps data centers and large branches maintain predictable performance under heavier encrypted and cloud-driven workloads.

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Role of the FortiGate-3100D-DC:

A versatile data-center and large-branch firewall delivering high throughput and advanced inspection.

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Evolving Traffic Patterns:

Encrypted traffic, cloud integrations, and east–west flows require closer inspection and stronger session handling than legacy hardware delivers.

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Modern Demands:

Scalable TLS inspection, advanced telemetry, centralized orchestration, and hybrid deployment support are expected.

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Strategic Upgrade:

Transition to updated appliances or hybrid/virtual firewalls with improved HA, orchestration compatibility, and rollback options.

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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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