FortiGate-81E
Fortinet FortiGate 81E — Fortinet FortiGate-81E next-generation firewall
Lifecycle position
Options from here
Support ends soon — set the replacement window now, not mid-outage.
Bridge coverage past the OEM cutoff if you can't migrate in time.
Get the replacement into this planning cycle.
Secure spares before they get scarce after end-of-sale.
Other SKUs in FortiGate 81E
FortiGate-81E — questions
Is the Fortinet FortiGate-81E still supported?
Yes, for now. Fortinet's last date of support for FortiGate-81E is Nov 2026 (per the Fortinet end-of-sale bulletin).
When did the FortiGate-81E reach end of sale?
FortiGate-81E reached end of sale Nov 2021, per the Fortinet end-of-sale bulletin.
What is the last date of support (EOSL) for the FortiGate-81E?
Nov 2026 — per the Fortinet end-of-sale bulletin.
Can the FortiGate-81E be maintained after Fortinet support ends?
After the last date of support, FortiGate-81E units can often be kept in production through third-party maintenance providers. Fortinet no longer issues software fixes, support, or hardware replacement for it.