
FortiGate-6000F hardware description
Fortinet Technologies Inc.
FortiGate-6500F and 6501F weight
78.26 lbs 35.5 kg
Operating temperature
32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C)
Storage temperature
-31 to 158°F (-35 to 70°C)
Relative humidity
20% to 90% non-condensing
Average noise level
57.43 dbA
Input voltage range
100 to 240 VAC (50 to 60 Hz)
Supplied power supply units (PSUs)
Max power consumption
1568W
Average power consumption
1328W
Max current (AC)
30A@100VAC, 20A@240VAC
Heat dissipation
5350 BTU/hr
Joules/hr
5645 KJ/hr
FortiGate-6000F hardware generations
Two generations of FortiGate-6000F hardware are now available. Both generations support the same software
features. Generation 2 has two hardware improvements:
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The FPCs include more memory.
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When connected to high-line AC power, generation 2 FortiGate-6000F 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-6000F generation 1 and generation 2, including supported firmware versions and
how to determine the generation of your FortiGate-6000F hardware, see the Fortinet Knowledge base article:
Tip: Information on FortiGate-6000F series Gen1 and Gen2
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For more information on generation 1 and generation 2 AC PSUs, see
FortiGate-6000F AC power supply units (PSUs)
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Cooling fan trays
The FortiGate-6000F contains three hot swappable cooling fan trays installed in the back of the appliance. When the
fan LED is green the fan tray is operating normally. If a fan tray LED turns red or goes off the fan tray should be
replaced.
FortiGate-6000F 6.4.2 System Guide
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