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Accelerate Your Hyperscale Security with the Fortinet FortiGate 3700F Series

In the age of hyperscale data centers and the transition to 400G networking, your security cannot afford to be the bottleneck. The Fortinet FortiGate 3700F Series is the industry’s most powerful compact firewall, engineered to deliver unprecedented performance, ultra-low latency, and massive scalability. Whether you are securing a high-velocity data center core or a service provider’s 5G infrastructure, the 3700F series provides the security compute power needed to stay ahead of modern threats.

At Nexus ITX, we bridge the gap between complex security requirements and high-performance infrastructure. Based in Dubai, our expert engineers specialize in the deployment and optimization of Fortinet’s hyperscale solutions, ensuring your network is not only fast but resilient and fully compliant.

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About the Fortinet FortiGate 3700F Series

The FortiGate 3700F Series—comprising the FG-3700F and FG-3701F—is a high-performance powerhouse built for the hyperscale era. It is driven by Fortinet’s seventh-generation Network Processor (NP7) and Content Processor (CP9), which offload security tasks from the main CPU to deliver "Security Compute Ratings" that far outperform traditional software-based firewalls.

Key Features & Capabilities:

  • Hyperscale Network Security: Delivers massive throughput—exceeding 500 Gbps—to handle the world’s most demanding data center traffic.
  • 400G and 100G Connectivity: Features high-density 400GE QSFP-DD and 100GE QSFP28 interfaces to support modern spine-and-leaf architectures.
  • NP7 Hardware Acceleration: Custom-built ASICs provide hardware-accelerated security for IPv4, IPv6, and multicast traffic with near-zero latency.
  • Deep SSL Inspection (TLS 1.3): Effortlessly decrypts and inspects encrypted traffic at scale, stopping hidden malware without impacting application performance.
  • Carrier-Grade Reliability: Engineered for mission-critical environments with redundant power supplies and high-availability clustering.
  • AI-Powered FortiGuard Labs: Real-time threat intelligence blocks zero-day attacks, ransomware, and known vulnerabilities instantly.

Appliances

  • FortiGate 3700F(FG-3700F): 4x 400 GE QSFP-DD slots, 4x ULL SFP28 slots and 20x 50 GE SFP56 slots (including 18x ports, 2x HA ports), 2x 10GE RJ45 Management Ports, SPU NP7 and CP9 hardware accelerated, and 2 AC power supplies.
  • FortiGate 3701F(FG-3701F): 4x 400 GE QSFP-DD slots, 4x ULL SFP28 slots and 20x 50 GE SFP56 slots (including 18x ports, 2x HA ports), 2x 10GE RJ45 Management Ports, SPU NP7 and CP9 hardware accelerated, 2x 1.92TB SSD onboard storage, and 2 AC power supplies.

Optional Accessories/Spares

  • Rack Mount Sliding Rails(SP-FG3040B-RAIL): Rack mount sliding rails for multiple FG series including FG-3700F/3701F.
  • AC Power Supply(FG-7040E-PS-AC): 1500W AC Power Supply for FG-3700F, FG-3701F.

Transceiver Modules

  • 1 GE SFP LX Transceiver Module(FN-TRAN-LX): 1 GE SFP LX transceiver module for systems with SFP and SFP/SFP+ slots.
  • 1 GE SFP RJ45 Transceiver Module(FN-TRAN-GC): 1 GE SFP RJ45 transceiver module for systems with SFP and SFP/SFP+slots.
  • 1 GE SFP SX Transceiver Module(FN-TRAN-SX): 1 GE SFP SX transceiver module for systems with SFP and SFP/SFP+ slots.
  • 10 GE SFP+ RJ45 Transceiver Module(FN-TRAN-SFP+GC): 10 GE SFP+ RJ45 transceiver module for systems with SFP+ slots.
  • 10 GE SFP+ Transceiver Module, Short Range(FN-TRAN-SFP+SR): 10 GE SFP+ transceiver module, short range for systems with SFP+ and SFP/SFP+ slots.
  • 10 GE SFP+ Transceiver Module, Long Range(FN-TRAN-SFP+LR): 10 GE SFP+ transceiver module, long range for systems with SFP+ and SFP/SFP+ slots.
  • 10 GE SFP+ Transceiver Module, Extended Range(FN-TRAN-SFP+ER): 10 GE SFP+ transceiver module, extended range for systems with SFP+ and SFP/SFP+ slots.
  • 10 GE SFP+ Transceiver Module, 30km Long Range(FN-TRAN-SFP+BD27): 10 GE SFP+ transceiver module, 30km long range single BiDi.
  • 10 GE SFP+ Transceiver Module(FN-TRAN-SFP+BD33): 10 GE SFP+ transceiver module, 30km long range single BiDi.
  • 10 GE SFP+ Transceiver Module, 80KM extreme long range(FN-TRAN-SFP+ZR): 10 GE SFP+ transceiver module, 80KM extreme long range.
  • 25 GE SFP28 Transceiver Module, Short Range(FN-TRAN-SFP28-SR): 25 GE SFP28 transceiver module, short range.
  • 25 GE SFP28 Transceiver Module, Long Range(FN-TRAN-SFP28-LR): 25 GE SFP28 transceiver module, long range.
  • 40 GE QSFP+ Transceiver Module, Short Range(FN-TRAN-QSFP+SR): 40 GE QSFP+ transceiver module, short range.
  • 40 GE QSFP+ Transceiver Module, Short Range BiDi(FG-TRAN-QSFP+SR-BIDI): 40 GE QSFP+ transceiver module, short range BiDi.
  • 40 GE QSFP+ Transceiver Module, Long Range(FN-TRAN-QSFP+LR): 40 GE QSFP+ transceiver module, long range.
  • 40 GE QSFP+ Transceiver Module(FN-TRAN-QSFP+ER): 40 GE QSFP+ transceiver module, 40km extended range.
  • 50 GE SFP56 Transceiver Module, short range(FN-TRAN-SFP56-SR): 50 GE SFP56 transceiver module, short range.
  • 100 GE QSFP28 Transceiver Module, Short Range(FN-TRAN-QSFP28-SR): 100 GE QSFP28 transceivers, 4 channel parallel fiber, short range.
  • 100 GE QSFP28 Transceiver Module, Long Range(FN-TRAN-QSFP28-LR): 100 GE QSFP28 transceivers, 4 channel parallel fiber, long range.
  • 100 GE QSFP28 Transceiver Module, CWDM4(FN-TRAN-QSFP28-CWDM4): 100 GE QSFP28 transceivers, LC connectors, 2KM.
  • 100 GE QSFP28 BIDI Transceiver Module(FN-TRAN-QSFP28-BIDI): 100 GE QSFP28 BIDI transceiver module, 100m MMF LC connector.
  • 100GE QSFP28 Transceiver Module(FN-TRAN-QSFP28-DR): 100GE QSFP28 transceiver module, single channel single-mode fiber.
  • 100 GE QSFP28 Transceiver Module, extended long range(FN-TRAN-QSFP28-ER): 100GE QSFP28 transceiver module, extended long range 20km.
  • 200 GE QSFP56 Transceiver Module, 2km range(FN-TRAN-QSFP56-FR4): 200 GE QSFP56 transceiver module, 2km range.
  • 200 GE QSFP56 Transceiver Module, short range(FN-TRAN-QSFP56-SR4): 200 GE QSFP56 transceiver module, short range.
  • 400 GE QSFPDD Transceiver Module, 10km Range(FN-TRAN-QSFPDD-LR4): 400 GE QSFPDD transceiver module, 10km range, SMF.
  • 400 GE QSFPDD Transceiver Module, 2km Range(FN-TRAN-QSFPDD-FR4): 400 GE QSFPDD transceiver module, 2km range, SMF.
  • 400 GE QSFPDD Transceiver Module, 2km Range(FN-TRAN-QSFPDD-DR4+): 400 GE QSFPDD transceiver module, 4-channel parallel fiber, 2km range.
  • 400 GE QSFPDD Transceiver Module, 4 Channel Parallel Fiber(FN-TRAN-QSFPDD-DR4): 400 GE QSFPDD transceiver module, 4 channel parallel fiber, short range.
  • 400 GE QSFPDD Transceiver Module, 8 Channel Parallel Fiber(FN-TRAN-QSFPDD-SR8): 400 GE QSFPDD transceiver module, 8 channel parallel fiber, short range.

Cables

  • 25 GE SFP28 Passive Direct Attach Cable 1m(FN-CABLE-SFP28-1): 25 GE SFP28 passive direct attach cable 1m.
  • 25 GE SFP28 Passive Direct Attach Cable 3m(FN-CABLE-SFP28-3): 25 GE SFP28 passive direct attach cable 3m.
  • 25 GE SFP28 Passive Direct Attach Cable 5m(FN-CABLE-SFP28-5): 25 GE SFP28 passive direct attach cable 5m.
  • 50 GE SFP56 Passive Direct Attach Cable, 1m(FN-CABLE-SFP56-DAC-L1): 50 GE SFP56 passive Direct Attach Cable, 1m.
  • 50 GE SFP56 Passive Direct Attach Cable, 2.5m(FN-CABLE-SFP56-DAC-LB5): 50 GE SFP56 passive Direct Attach Cable, 2.5m.
  • 100 GE QSFP28 Passive Direct Attach Cable, 1m(FN-CABLE-QSFP28-1): 100 GE QSFP28 passive direct attach cable, 1m range.
  • 200 GE QSFP56 Passive Direct Attach Cable, 1m(FN-CABLE-QSFP56-DAC-L1): 200 GE QSFP56 passive Direct Attach Cable, 1m.
  • 200 GE QSFP56 Passive Direct Attach Cable, 2.5m(FN-CABLE-QSFP56-DAC-LB5): 200 GE QSFP56 passive Direct Attach Cable, 2.5m.
  • 400 GE QSFPDD Active Optical Cable, 3m(FN-CABLE-QSFPDD-AOC-03): 400 GE QSFPDD Active Optical Cable, 3m range.
  • 400 GE QSFPDD Passive Direct Attach Cable, 1m(FN-CABLE-QSFPDD-DAC-01): 400 GE QSFPDD passive Direct Attach Cable, 1m.
  • 400 GE QSFPDD Passive Direct Attach Cable, 2.5m(FN-CABLE-QSFPDD-DAC-B5): 400 GE QSFPDD passive Direct Attach Cable, 2.5m.

Use Cases of FortiGate 3700F Series

  • Hyperscale Data Center Core: Securing north-south and east-west traffic in massive cloud environments where high-density 100G/400G is the standard.
  • Ultra-Fast Internal Segmentation: Creating high-speed security zones within the data center to prevent the lateral movement of threats at wire speed.
  • Carrier-Grade 5G & ISP Security: Protecting mobile cores and high-speed internet backbones with massive session capacity and low latency.
  • Data Center Interconnect (DCI): Securing the high-speed links between distributed data centers with hardware-accelerated IPsec VPN.

Why Nexus ITX for FortiGate 3700F Series?

(Your Trusted Partner for Fortinet Hyperscale)

Investing in 400G-ready security requires more than just a vendor; you need a strategic partner. Here is why enterprise leaders in the UAE and beyond choose Nexus ITX:

  • Regional Engineering Expertise: Located at Level 41, Emirates Towers, Sheikh Zayed Road, we are ideally positioned to support Middle Eastern enterprises with local technical proficiency.
  • Custom-Fit Architecture: We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all. Our engineers conduct deep network assessments to ensure your 3700F is perfectly configured for your specific throughput and session scale.
  • End-to-End Lifecycle Management: From architectural design and procurement to physical installation and 24/7 proactive support, we manage the entire process.
  • Aggressive Pricing & Licensing: Leveraging our deep relationship with Fortinet, we secure the most competitive rates on hardware and AI-powered FortiGuard security subscriptions.
  • Seamless Migration: Our team specializes in zero-downtime migrations, converting complex legacy firewall rules into optimized FortiOS policies.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)‍ about FortiGate 3700F Series

Q: What is the difference between the FG-3700F and FG-3701F?

A: The FortiGate 3701F includes dedicated onboard SSD storage for local logging, reporting, and caching. The 3700F is typically used in environments where logs are centralized via a management system like FortiAnalyzer.

Q: Does the 3700F series support 400G interfaces?

A: Yes. The 3700F series features high-density 400GE QSFP-DD ports, allowing you to connect directly to the next generation of high-speed switches and data center cores.

Q: Why is the NP7 processor better than a standard CPU?

A: Standard CPUs can become overwhelmed by security tasks at high speeds. Fortinet’s NP7 (Network Processor 7) is a custom chip designed to handle network and security tasks in hardware, providing much higher throughput and lower latency.

Q: Can Nexus ITX help with managing these firewalls via FortiManager?

A: Absolutely. We specialize in deploying FortiManager for centralized, single-pane-of-glass management, allowing you to control your global security fabric from one location.

Q: What are the lead times for these high-end units?

A: Nexus ITX prides itself on rapid fulfillment. Contact our Dubai office for current stock levels and a detailed deployment timeline tailored to your project.

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