FortiADC and FortiGSLB
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What is FortiADC and FortiGSLB
FortiADC is an application delivery controller (ADC) used to load balance and optimize application traffic across servers and sites. FortiGSLB provides global server load balancing to distribute users across multiple data centers based on health, proximity, and policy. The products target network and security teams running on-premises, cloud, or hybrid environments that need L4–L7 traffic management with integration into the Fortinet security ecosystem.
L4–L7 traffic management
FortiADC supports common load-balancing methods and application-aware policies across Layer 4 and Layer 7. It typically includes health checks, persistence, SSL/TLS offload, and content switching features used in enterprise ADC deployments. This makes it suitable for consolidating multiple application publishing patterns into a single platform.
Global load balancing capability
FortiGSLB adds DNS-based global traffic distribution across multiple sites or regions. It can route users based on server health and policy to improve resilience during site failures. This addresses multi-data-center and hybrid architectures where local load balancing alone is insufficient.
Fortinet ecosystem integration
The products are designed to integrate with Fortinet’s broader networking and security portfolio (for example, visibility and policy alignment with adjacent Fortinet components). This can simplify operations for organizations standardizing on a single vendor for network security and application delivery. It can also reduce integration work compared with assembling separate point solutions.
Ecosystem-oriented feature depth
Organizations not using other Fortinet products may realize fewer operational benefits from the ecosystem integrations. Some advanced workflows can depend on Fortinet-specific tooling and conventions. This can make the solution less attractive for teams seeking a vendor-agnostic control plane.
Smaller community footprint
Compared with widely adopted open-source and cloud-native load balancers, FortiADC/FortiGSLB generally has a smaller public community and fewer third-party examples. That can translate into fewer community-maintained integrations and less peer troubleshooting content. Teams may rely more heavily on vendor documentation and support.
Complexity for simple use cases
ADC and GSLB platforms introduce operational overhead (policy design, certificates, health checks, DNS considerations) that may be unnecessary for basic load balancing needs. For simpler environments, lighter-weight proxies or managed services can be easier to deploy and maintain. This can affect time-to-value for small teams or limited application portfolios.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| FortiADC (hardware & VM models: 120F, 220F, 300F, 320F, 400F, 420F, 1000F, 1200F, 2000F, 2200F, 4000F, 4200F, 5000F; FortiADC-VM sizes also available) | Contact Fortinet / Authorized reseller — price not publicly listed on Fortinet web site | All-inclusive license; available as hardware, virtual appliance, and in cloud marketplaces; FortiCare support and FortiGuard services optional. |
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Fortinet, Inc.
Sunnyvale, California, USA
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