Role of the UCS C460 M1:
Commonly used as a high-density rack server for compute-intensive and virtualized environments, often serving as a backbone for on-premises applications and private cloud.
Evolving Traffic Patterns:
Increased east-west traffic, higher virtualization density, and growing I/O requirements demand greater throughput and more efficient resource sharing than older platforms can offer.
Modern Demands:
Contemporary workloads require higher CPU performance, NVMe storage options, expanded memory capacity, and native telemetry and security features—capabilities newer platforms deliver more effectively.
Strategic Upgrade:
Selecting the right replacement improves performance, reduces operational risk, strengthens security posture, and ensures better support for hybrid-cloud models, future-proofing environments once anchored by the UCS C460 M1.
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Outdated devices won’t receive updates, leaving your network exposed to new vulnerabilities.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.