FortiGate-80C-G

The FortiGate-80C-G has been widely deployed and relied upon across branch offices and small-to-midsize enterprise environments for essential firewall, VPN and basic security services. Organizations have used it to protect edge networks and enable secure remote access. Like all hardware, it eventually reaches End of Life (EOL). As traffic patterns, threat techniques, and cloud adoption have evolved, planning to modernize and future-proof your FortiGate-80C-G deployment is essential to maintain security, performance, and compliance.

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-G Date & Status

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

End of Life (EOL): 7/16/22

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FortiGate-80C-G Replacement

Replacing the FortiGate-80C-G isn’t just about moving to a newer box. It’s about aligning with how networks and security needs have evolved since its introduction—ensuring the next platform delivers the performance, integrations, and lifecycle support your environment requires.

Role of the FortiGate-80C-G:

Widely used as an entry to mid-level firewall in branch offices and small enterprises, the FortiGate-80C-G provided perimeter protection, basic VPN connectivity, and policy enforcement for distributed deployments.

Evolving Traffic Patterns:

Encrypted traffic volumes, cloud-hosted applications, and a rise in remote and hybrid work have increased inspection and throughput demands that exceed what older edge devices were designed to support.

Modern Demands:

Today’s security expectations include deep inspection, integrated SD-WAN, advanced threat protection, and centralized management—requiring more processing power and native cloud integration than the FortiGate-80C-G can deliver.

Strategic Upgrade:

Choosing the right replacement involves prioritizing scalability, inspection performance, unified threat management, and strong lifecycle support to improve security posture and operational efficiency.

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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.