FortiGate AMC Modules

Introduction to the FortiGate Advanced Mezzanine Card (AMC) modules.

FortiOS v3.0 MR5 or higher and the following hardware:

• FortiGate-5001A-DW
• FortiGate-5001A-SW
• FortiGate-3016B
• FortiGate-3600A
• FortiGate-3810A
• FortiGate-620B
• FortiGate-310B
• FortiGate-ADM-XB2
• FortiGate-ADM-FB8
• FortiGate-ASM-FB4
• FortiGate-ASM-S08

FortiGate AMC modules enable you to expand your FortiGate unit and network environment. These modules enable you to:

• Improve small packet performance though optical or copper transceivers (ADM-XB2, ADM-FB8, and ASM-FB4 modules).
• Connect to 1 gigabit networks using SFP connectors (ADM-FB8 and ASM-FB4 modules).
• Connect to 10 gigabit networks using XFP connectors (ADM-XB2 module).
• Quarantine files and store log information on a hard disk module (ASM-S08 module).

Modules are available in single-width and double-width components. FortiGate models 5001A-SW 3016B, 3600A, 602B, and 310B include single-width openings. The FortiGate-5001A-DW includes a double-width opening and the 3810A includes single-width and double-width openings.

For information about the FortiGate AMC modules see FortiGate AMC Module Documentation. For information about installing an configuring FortiGate AMC modules in FortiGate units see the install guide for your FortiGate unit on FortiGate Documentation.