Past EOSL
The Fortinet FortiAuthenticator-2000E / 3000E reached End of Service Life (EOSL) on 31 Oct 2026.
End of sale
31 Oct 2021EOSL
31 Oct 2026
31 Oct 2021EOSL
31 Oct 2026
- Manufacturer
- Fortinet
- Product family
- FortiAuthenticator
- Models / part numbers
- FAC-2000E, FAC-3000E
- Category
- Appliance
- End of sale / EOL
- 31 Oct 2021
- End of Service Life
- 31 Oct 2026
- Source
- Industry EOSL tracker · view source
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Fortinet FortiAuthenticator-2000E / 3000E End of Service Life?
Fortinet FortiAuthenticator-2000E / 3000E reached End of Service Life on 31 Oct 2026, after End of Sale on 31 Oct 2021.
What happens after the FortiAuthenticator-2000E / 3000E reaches EOSL?
Fortinet stops selling support contracts, spare parts and firmware updates. The hardware keeps working, but break/fix, parts and engineering help must come from a third-party maintenance provider.
Can SLA Expert support the FortiAuthenticator-2000E / 3000E after EOSL?
Yes — SLA Expert provides multi-vendor third-party maintenance, spares and field engineering for post-EOSL Fortinet equipment across the Middle East and Africa. Request a quote to confirm coverage for your units.
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