FORTICARRIER-5001A

FortiCarrier platforms represent a range of security solutions that extend the integrated security concept to protect critical applications across a service provider's IP network. The platforms are designed to secure the business of mobile operators, voice operators, Managed Security Service Providers (MSSPs), and large enterprises, enabling the migration to next generation network architectures. FortiCarrier platforms facilitate rapid service deployment while simultaneously delivering the lowest total cost of ownership for security infrastructure.

FortiCarrier platforms leverage FortiOS™ Carrier software to protect the core IP network infrastructure and the application service network infrastructure layers of the network. Features such as a GTP firewall, secure MMS with scanning of all interfaces, and an SIP/IMS signaling firewall assure carriers of the security, privacy, and quality of service that are critical to profitability, competitive advantage, and service delivery success.

FortiCarrier-5001A Features and Benefits

  • Ultra-high performance AdvancedTCA™ (ATCA) platforms provide the reliability expected for carrier equipment, along with the scalability and manageability needed to sustain profitability and competitive advantage.
  • FortiASIC™ technology delivers real-time application-specific protocol analysis, with modules for WAP/WSP, Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS), and IMS SIP, to protect services critical to carrier growth.
  • SIP/IMS signaling firewall protects internal infrastructure and service against malicious messages and overload while providing NAT services and redundancy, providing VoIP edge scalability and a platform for managed security services.
  • MMS content scanning and protection (keyword blocking, antivirus, file-type blocking, antispam detection) with per-user services provide enhanced end-user security for increased uptime and higher customer satisfaction.
  • GTP firewall delivers protocol anomaly detection and prevention with multiple filter options for end-to-end security.
  • Real-time traffic analysis protects core network infrastructure against damaging attacks to help assure service continuity.
  • Flexible and transparent deployment for networks ranging from 10 Mbps to 10 Gbps speeds assure protection for any type of network.
  • Modular software architecture allows security functions to be flexibly deployed and updated based on security requirements to maintain competitive advantage and service delivery reliability.
  • Comprehensive FortiGuard® Security Subscription Services deliver real-time updates to maintain security in the face of rapidly-evolving threats.
  • Powerful management and analysis appliances offer central command with rich analytics and reporting to help managers keep on top of evolving security needs.

FortiCarrier-5001A Features

MMS Scanning (Antivirus/Antispam): 400 messages/sec
SIP Signaling Throughput: 10,000 message/sec
SIP Signaling Sessions (Max): 500,000
Virtual Domain (VDOM) Support: Yes
Network Interfaces: 2 10/100/1000 Base-T
AMC Expansion Bays: 1 double-width
forticarrier 5001A

Since deploying the FortiWifi appliances, we have enabled our employees to work more efficiently and have also given customers the benefit of working on their laptops in a secure and wireless environment. Fortinet has allowed us to dramatically improve customer service with the wireless network. Not only are customers able to be productive while getting a vehicle oil change, but the time to process the information for such service has gone from three to five minutes to three to five seconds.

Bryan Justice, Manager of Business Technology and Computer Services
Ashland