Role of the FortiGate-60D:
A small-form-factor appliance intended for home offices, retail locations, and small branch deployments where space and simplicity matter.
Evolving Traffic Patterns:
Even small sites now handle more encrypted apps, cloud services, and real-time communications, increasing demands on inspection capability and reliability.
Modern Demands:
Small-site solutions must now offer easy centralized management, SD-WAN basics, quicker threat signature updates, and efficient SSL inspection to maintain user experience.
Strategic Upgrade:
Opt for replacements that provide automated management, improved security throughput, and scalable feature sets so small locations remain secure without adding operational overhead.
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Outdated devices won’t receive updates, leaving your network exposed to new vulnerabilities.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.