Security Risks
When Fortinet devices reach End of Life, they no longer receive critical security patches. This leaves your network exposed to new vulnerabilities, exploits, and malware attacks.
Lack of Vendor Support
After the EOL date, Fortinet stops providing technical support, bug fixes, and firmware updates. That means troubleshooting becomes harder and downtime more likely.
Compliance Issues
Many industries require that security infrastructure runs on fully supported hardware and software. Using Fortinet EOL products can put you at risk of non-compliance with standards like ISO, GDPR, PCI DSS, or HIPAA.
Upgrade & Scalability Limitations
EOL devices may not support new features, integrations, or performance requirements. This can slow down business growth and prevent you from scaling your infrastructure efficiently.
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Outdated devices won’t receive updates, leaving your network exposed to new vulnerabilities.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.