If you run FortiGate-81E firewalls, a key date is close. As of November 14, 2026, Fortinet's End of Support for the FortiGate-81E arrives. After that date Fortinet is under no obligation to provide support services, and the last supported FortiOS version for this model is 7.4.0.
Check your exact model, because related units have different dates:
- FortiGate-81E-POE: July 15, 2027
- FortiGate-81E-USG: May 30, 2027
- FortiGate-50E: March 31, 2027
Why it matters
The 81E was a common branch firewall in schools, local government, and small businesses. Plenty are still running, still holding VPN configurations and admin credentials, with no vendor support commitment after that date.
Retire them securely
When you swap them out, RePower can help:
- NIST 800-88 certified data erasure
- A serialized certificate of erasure with every job
- R2 certificate of destruction provided
- Pickup anywhere in the US
Not just firewalls
RePower accepts any IT equipment, regardless of age or condition. We pay for items with resale value, and everything else is handled responsibly. We can also repair and redeploy working units or harvest parts from ones that aren't, so more gear stays in use and out of landfills.
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