FortiGate 60E End of Life
Understand when support ends and how to future-proof your FortiGate 60E End of Life deployment.

The FortiGate-60E has been a widely deployed entry-level next-generation firewall for small branches and remote offices. It has reached end of life, and now is the time to assess how to modernize your security stack to maintain resilience, performance, and vendor support as traffic patterns and integrations evolve.
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.
FortiGate-60E Date & Status
Here’s what you need to know about FortiGate-60E lifecycle status.
- End of Life (EOL): 7/15/26

FortiGate-60E Replacement
Replacing the FortiGate-60E ensures small branches can support encrypted and cloud-driven workloads at scale.
Role of the FortiGate-60E:
An entry-level NGFW for edge security and VPN/UTM consolidation at small branches.
Evolving Traffic Patterns:
Cloud-bound, encrypted traffic requires deeper inspection and SD-WAN integration.
Modern Demands:
Stronger TLS visibility, SD-WAN orchestration, cloud workload protection, and ML-driven prevention.
Strategic Upgrade:
Adopt replacements with improved capacity, SASE/SD-WAN integration, and centralized management with staged migration.
Understanding Fortinet's EOL Policy | End of Life Risks
Every Fortinet product follows a defined lifecycle, moving through the following stages:

- 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.
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
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Outdated devices won’t receive updates, leaving your network exposed to new vulnerabilities.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.
How Aseva Helps with Fortinet EOL
Here’s how Aseva ensures a smooth and secure FortiGate lifecycle transition.
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.
Why Choose Aseva for Fortinet End of Life Support?
Choosing the right partner is critical. With Aseva, you gain a trusted advisor with deep expertise in Fortinet and broader cybersecurity lifecycle management. We help reduce risk, ensure compliance, and maximize ROI on your IT investments.