EOSL ≤ 12 months
The Fortinet FortiGate-81E reaches End of Service Life (EOSL) on 14 Nov 2026.
End of sale
14 Nov 2021EOSL
14 Nov 2026
14 Nov 2021EOSL
14 Nov 2026
- Manufacturer
- Fortinet
- Product family
- FortiGate
- Models / part numbers
- FG-81E
- Category
- Firewall
- End of sale / EOL
- 14 Nov 2021
- End of Service Life
- 14 Nov 2026
- Source
- Industry EOSL tracker · view source
- Notes
- 81E-POE (15 Jul 2027) has a different date.
- Last checked
- 14 Nov 2026
Frequently asked questions
When is the Fortinet FortiGate-81E End of Service Life?
Fortinet FortiGate-81E reaches End of Service Life on 14 Nov 2026, after End of Sale on 14 Nov 2021.
What happens after the FortiGate-81E 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 FortiGate-81E 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.
Related Fortinet EOSL dates
| Model | Category | End of sale | EOSL date | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FortiGate-60E FG-60E | Firewall | 29 Dec 2021 | 29 Dec 2026 | EOSL ≤ 12 months | |
| FortiGate-61E FG-61E | Firewall | 15 Jul 2021 | 15 Jul 2026 | Past EOSL | |
| FortiGate-80E FG-80E | Firewall | 17 Aug 2021 | 17 Aug 2026 | Past EOSL | |
| FortiGate-100E / 100EF FG-100E, FG-100EF, 100EF | Firewall | 17 Aug 2021 | 17 Aug 2026 | Past EOSL | |
| FortiGate-500E / 501E FG-500E, FG-501E, 501E | Firewall | 15 Jul 2021 | 15 Jul 2026 | Past EOSL | |
| FortiGate-1200D FG-1200D | Firewall | 16 Apr 2021 | 16 Apr 2026 | Past EOSL |