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FortiGate 80CM End of Life

Understand when support ends and how to future-proof your FortiGate 80CM End of Life deployment.

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The FortiGate-80CM has been widely deployed and relied upon in branch offices and smaller enterprise sites for essential firewall, VPN, and unified threat management functions. It provided a dependable security foundation for many networks. But like all hardware, the FortiGate-80CM eventually reaches End of Life. Organizations using this model should begin planning to modernize and future‑proof their deployments to maintain security, performance, and manageability.

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-80CM Date & Status

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

  • End of Life (EOL): 1/14/23
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FortiGate-80CM Replacement

Replacing the FortiGate-80CM isn’t just about upgrading hardware. It’s about aligning with how networks and security needs have changed since the device was introduced.

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Role of the FortiGate-80CM:

Used as a compact perimeter and branch firewall, providing an affordable, all-in-one security solution for smaller sites.

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Evolving Traffic Patterns:

Encrypted traffic, remote access, and cloud application usage have increased significantly, raising inspection and throughput needs.

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Modern Demands:

Today’s requirements for deep inspection, higher connection counts, telemetry, and centralized management often exceed what legacy appliances can reliably deliver.

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Strategic Upgrade:

Select a replacement that improves security posture, performance, and operational efficiency while supporting cloud services, SD-WAN, and centralized visibility.

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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:

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  • 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.
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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

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No Security Patches

Outdated devices won’t receive updates, leaving your network exposed to new vulnerabilities.

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Lack of Vendor Support

Once support ends, there’s no access to Fortinet’s technical resources or RMA services.

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Compliance Failures

Auditors may flag unsupported hardware as a violation of security and industry standards.

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Operational Instability

Legacy devices may struggle with modern workloads, encrypted traffic, and cloud integrations.

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How Aseva Helps with Fortinet EOL

Here’s how Aseva ensures a smooth and secure FortiGate lifecycle transition.

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Lifecycle Planning:

Track Fortinet GA → EOS → EOL → EOSL.

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Seamless Migration:

Dedicated engineers ensure minimal downtime.

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Future-Proof Security:

Replace with next-gen models aligned to your needs.

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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.

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