FortiGate-80C

The FortiGate-80C has been widely deployed and relied upon by many small-to-midsize offices and distributed locations for firewalling, VPN connectivity, and basic UTM services. Its balance of performance and features made it a common choice for organizations standardizing on Fortinet at the network edge. Like all hardware, the FortiGate-80C eventually reaches End of Life. When that time comes, teams should plan to modernize and future-proof their deployments to address growing encrypted traffic, cloud integration, and evolving threat vectors while minimizing operational disruption.

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-80C Date & Status

Here’s what you need to know about FortiGate-80C lifecycle status.

End of Life (EOL): 1/14/23

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FortiGate-80C Replacement

Replacing the FortiGate-80C isn’t just about moving to a newer box. It’s about adapting security architecture to how networks, applications, and threats have evolved since the platform’s introduction.

Role of the FortiGate-80C:

An entry-to-mid-level firewall for branch offices and smaller sites, supporting perimeter protection, VPN, and consolidated security services.

Evolving Traffic Patterns:

Rising encrypted traffic, SaaS adoption, and remote work significantly increase inspection and throughput demands.

Modern Demands:

Contemporary environments require deep SSL/TLS inspection, centralized orchestration, automation, and scalable performance that exceed the capabilities of older 80C hardware.

Strategic Upgrade:

Choose a replacement based on role, expected traffic, cloud and SD-WAN integration, and a plan to simplify management and accelerate response to emerging threats.

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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:

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.