FortiManager in Malaysia: Centralized Network Management & AI Automation

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Experience unparalleled visibility and easily control over your network, ensuring it stays secure.

Control multiple devices effortlessly through a single, user-friendly interface, making network management a breeze.
Stay on top of your network’s performance with instant monitoring, enabling you to address any issues that arise promptly.
Streamline your operations with automated processes and simplified device configurations, saving you time and resources.

What is FortiManager?

FortiManager features a centralized management platform for Fortinet security devices, enabling users to manage their network security infrastructure effectively. It allows the deployment, device configuration, and monitoring from a single interface, enhancing visibility and simplifying compliance.

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Features and Capabilities

Maintain control with a centralized interface that allows you to manage multiple Fortinet devices effortlessly.

Single-Pane Management and Provisioning

Streamline your centralized administration of policies and objects with Single-Pane Management and Provisioning, boosting efficiency and control over your systems. FortiManager supports management of up to 100,000 devices, including FortiGate NGFWs, FortiExtender, FortiSwitch, FortiAP, and Secure SD-WAN.

Scale flexibly with Fabric Cluster designs, utilizing Supervisor and Member nodes to enhance performance in large environments. Easily track changes over time with automated revision history, and define distinct user roles for Firewall and Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) management using advanced role-based access control (RBAC).

Fabric Automation

Streamline operations with Fabric Automation in FortiManager. Automate provisioning and deployment of FortiGates and Fabric devices using templates and metavariables, while leveraging APIs, connectors, and automation stitches to integrate with SOC/NOC workflows.

Enhance visibility, enforce ZTNA policies, simplify LAN edge management, and ensure compliance across thousands of sites.

Monitoring, Visibility, and Troubleshooting

Gain full visibility and control with FortiManager. Monitor FortiGates, switches, and access points through customizable dashboards, Fabric View topology, and device inventory tools. Integrate with FortiAnalyzer for advanced analytics, reporting, and asset intelligence. Troubleshoot with built-in WAN speed tests and packet capture, and leverage AI-driven insights, PSIRT alerts, and IoT device identification to simplify monitoring across SD-WAN, LAN edge, and hybrid environments.

FortiAI Integration and Automation

Enhance centralized management with FortiAI integration. FortiManager leverages AI to automate configuration scripting, validation, and troubleshooting, reducing manual effort and speeding up operations. Built-in analytics help identify IoT vulnerabilities and optimize network performance, giving your team smarter tools to manage complex environments with confidence.

Models and Specifications

FortiManager is available as hardware appliances, virtual machines, and cloud-based services, providing organizations with the flexibility to match their deployment needs.

Hardware Appliances

Model	Device Capacity	Best Fit
FMG-200G	Up to ~30 devices/VDOMs	Small businesses or branch offices
FMG-400G	Up to ~300 devices/VDOMs	Mid-sized organizations
FMG-1000G	Up to ~1,000 devices/VDOMs	Growing enterprises
FMG-3000G	Up to ~5,000 devices/VDOMs	Large enterprises
FMG-3100G / 3700G	10,000+ devices (scalable to 100,000 with licenses)	Very large enterprises and MSSPs

Virtual Appliances (FortiManager-VM)

License	Device Capacity	Deployment
VM-Base	10 devices/VDOMs	Testing or small sites
VM-100	100 devices/VDOMs	Small to mid-size networks
VM-1000	1,000 devices/VDOMs	Enterprises
VM-5000	5,000 devices/VDOMs	Large enterprises and MSSPs
Stackable Licenses	Up to 100,000 devices	Maximum scalability

Cloud FortiManager

Offering	Capacity	Best Fit
SaaS via FortiCloud (with FortiFlex licensing)	Scales dynamically	Organizations that prefer SaaS delivery without managing hardware or VMs

Get the Best Price for FortiManager at Spectrum Edge

Simplify network security with centralized management, automation, and AI-driven insights across Fortinet devices.

Spectrum Edge supports businesses in deploying FortiManager to unify device management, enhance visibility, and maintain network security at scale.

Connect with us to explore the FortiManager deployment that fits your organization.

FAQs on FortiManager

What devices can FortiManager manage?

FortiManager primarily manages FortiGate firewalls to protect networks, as well as FortiAPs for secure wireless connectivity, and FortiSwitches to simplify network traffic management.

Additionally, it supports FortiWeb for web application security, offering a comprehensive solution to address various security needs.

How many devices can FortiManager manage?

The number of devices FortiManager can manage depends on the model. Entry-level options start at around 10–30 devices, while enterprise and MSSP deployments can scale to 100,000 devices with clustering and licenses.

Does FortiManager need a license?

FortiManager requires a license to effectively manage Fortinet devices, offering features that enhance network security and visibility. The licensing structure depends on the number of devices and required functionalities.

In what ways do FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer differ?

In contrast to FortiManager, which handles policy deployment, firmware updates, and configurations, FortiAnalyzer is responsible for centralised logging, security analytics, and reporting. It gathers and examines logs from FortiGate devices to provide threat detection, incident investigation, and personalised reports.

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