FortiGate-6000 series hardware generations

Two generations of FortiGate-6000 series hardware are now available. Both generations support the same software features. Generation 2 has two hardware improvements:

• The FPCs include more memory.

• When connected to high-line AC power, generation 2 FortiGate-6000 series models provide 1+1 PSU redundancy. When connected to high-line AC power, each PSU provides 2000W, which is enough power to run the entire system including all FPCs.

For more information on FortiGate-6000 series generation 1 and generation 2, including supported firmware versions and how to determine the generation of your FortiGate-6000 series hardware, see the Fortinet Community article: Technical Tip: Information on FortiGate 6000F series Gen1 and Gen2.

For more information on generation 1 and generation 2 AC PSUs, see FortiGate-6000F AC power supply units (PSUs).

The FortiGate-6001F is a generation 2 appliance.