Role of the FortiGate-5001A-SW-G:
Used for high-throughput security and switching in campus and data center aggregates, providing integrated firewall, segmentation, and connectivity services.
Evolving Traffic Patterns:
Encrypted traffic, east-west flows, cloud on-ramps, and rising throughput needs require updated approaches to inspection and segmentation beyond the device’s original design.
Modern Demands:
Today’s environments require deeper inspection, flexible deployment models, and improved telemetry and orchestration to meet operational and compliance expectations.
Strategic Upgrade:
A replacement should prioritize higher throughput, improved TLS inspection, advanced threat prevention, and integration with automation and visibility tools to future-proof the security stack.
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Outdated devices won’t receive updates, leaving your network exposed to new vulnerabilities.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.