FORTICARRIER-3810A

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 service providers of the security, privacy, and quality of service that are critical to profitability, competitive advantage, and service delivery success.

FortiCarrier-3810A Features and Benefits

  • AdvancedMC™ (AMC) expansion bays provide 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 service provider 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-3810A 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: 8 10/100/1000 Base-T
2 GigE SFP
AMC Expansion Bays: 2 dual-width
2 single-width
forticarrier 3810A

We think highly of the FortiGate appliances ability to provide various security functions within one appliance, rather than forcing us to implement specific security software one by one. In addition, we liked its clear fee structure for initial licensing based on an annual per store cost. The deployment of FortiGate appliances enabled us to share a huge amount of data in a secure manner. We plan to drive further development, including a management system to understand all aspects of our outlets, such as photo shooting status, the delivery of commercial messages to our customers to highlight our outlets and the delivery of streaming images to our employees as part of training. Furthermore, we will consider developing a dedicated store system tailored for digital photography, rather than use a common POS system for retail outlets modified for photo studios.

Koichi Inatani, Information Systems Department
Studio Alice's Operations Head Office