FortiGate-5001A mounting components

Hardware installation

FortiGate-5001A mounting components

To install a FortiGate-5001A board you slide the board into an open slot in the front of an ATCA chassis and then use the mounting components to lock the board into place in the slot. When locked into place and positioned correctly the board front panel is flush with the chassis front panel. The board is also connected to the chassis backplane.

Note: FortiGate-5001A boards are horizontal when inserted into a FortiGate-5050 chassis and vertical when inserted into a FortiGate-5140 chassis. The inserting and removing procedures are the same in either case. For clarity the descriptions in this document refer to the left (top) and right (bottom) mounting components.

To position the board correctly you must use the mounting components shown in Figure 9 for the right (bottom) side of the front panel. The mounting components on the left (top) side of the FortiGate-5001A-SW front panel are the same but reversed. The mounting components on the left (top) side of the FortiGate-5001A-DW are slightly different as shown in Figure 10. The FortiGate-5001A mounting components align the board in the chassis slot and are used to insert and eject the board from the slot.

Figure 9: FortiGate-5001A right (bottom) mounting components

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Alignment

Pin

Alignment Pin

Lock

Handle

Retention

 

Screw

 

 

Retention

Screw

Handle

Lock

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Alignment Pin

 

Alignment

 

 

 

Pin

 

 

 

 

 

Retention

Hook

Retention

Handle

Screw

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Screw

 

 

only)

 

 

Lock

 

 

 

Handle

Hook

Lock

(right handle only)

Note: The FortiGate-5001A-DW right (bottom) handle includes a hook that secures the handle into place when the board is mounted in the chassis (Figure 9). The hook is not included on the FortiGate-5001A-DW left (top) handle (Figure 10). Otherwise the left (top) and right (bottom) mounting components are the same. Operating the left (top) and right (bottom) handles is also basically the same except that without the hook you do not have to squeeze the FortiGate-5001A-DW left (top) handle lock. Also the FortiGate-5001A-DW left (top) handle does not lock into place in the same way as the right (bottom) handle. Both FortiGate-5001A-SW handles include the hook. The hook was removed from the FortiGate-5001A-DW left (top) handle because of the double-width AMC opening.

 

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5001A-SW, 5001A-DW specifications

Fortinet's FortiGate 5001A is a high-performance, next-generation firewall designed to meet the demands of large enterprises and data centers. The model comes in two distinct configurations—the 5001A-DW for data center workloads and the 5001A-SW for enhanced security capabilities.

The 5001A-DW is specifically tailored for critical data center environments, offering robust security and seamless integration into virtualized infrastructures. Its hardware design accommodates high capacity and throughput, beneficial for managing large volumes of data without compromising on security. This variant supports advanced networking technologies, such as Software-Defined Networking (SDN) and Network Function Virtualization (NFV), making it a versatile solution for organizations looking to optimize their network performance.

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Both models provide exceptional SSL inspection capabilities, allowing organizations to analyze encrypted traffic without latency. With Fortinet's Security Fabric technology, the 5001A series offers integrated security across various network layers, streamlining security management and improving response times to threats.

The appliances also support advanced routing protocols and capabilities like Virtual Routing and Forwarding (VRF) to facilitate complex network designs. Their flexibility in deployment makes them suitable for a variety of environments, whether on-premises or in the cloud.

In terms of performance, the FortiGate 5001A series boasts impressive throughput rates, ensuring that organizations can scale their security measures in line with their growth. They are designed to minimize downtime, allowing for continuous and uninterrupted security operations.

Overall, the Fortinet FortiGate 5001A-DW and 5001A-SW models stand out for their scalability, advanced threat protection, and robust performance, positioning them as essential tools for organizations seeking to fortify their defenses against evolving cyber threats in today's digital landscape.