Fortinet FortiAuthenticator 300F in Dubai, UAE
Centralize business authentication, strengthen access with multi-factor methods, simplify single sign-on, and connect identity information to network security policies with the FAC-300F. Designed as a dedicated 1RU appliance, it gives IT teams a structured platform for RADIUS, TACACS+, directory integration, certificate services, guest access workflows, Fortinet Single Sign-On, and modern identity protocols. FourTeck.com can help UAE organizations review user capacity, licensing, FortiToken requirements, high-availability planning, support coverage, and deployment prerequisites before a quote is prepared.
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Fortinet
FortiAuthenticator 300F / FAC-300F
Identity and access management appliance
Up to 1,500 local + remote users
Up to 3,500 users with supported hardware upgrade licensing
4 × 10/100/1000 copper RJ45 interfaces
2 × 1 TB HDD in RAID 1
Rack mountable, 1RU
RADIUS, TACACS+, MFA, SSO, FSSO, PKI and guest services
Active-passive HA and configuration synchronization
Based on selected FortiCare or supplier support option
Confirm user count, token plan, HA needs and support term before quote
Fast Decision Snapshot for IT and Procurement Teams
The FAC-300F is most relevant when an organization wants a dedicated authentication appliance sized for a mid-range user population and expects identity services to remain under direct infrastructure control. Before selecting it, buyers should compare current user numbers with expected growth, confirm whether tokens or SMS services are required, and decide whether a second appliance is needed for high availability.
Organizations centralizing VPN, network, administrative and application authentication.
One identity platform can reduce fragmented authentication controls and improve policy consistency.
User count, RADIUS clients, token quantity, directory sources, support contract and HA design.
1RU rack environments supporting enterprise office, branch, campus or multi-site identity services.
Hardware user upgrades are stackable within the platform’s supported upper limit.
Pre-sales requirement review, sourcing guidance, license matching and delivery coordination.
Product Overview
Identity is increasingly part of the security perimeter. Employees, contractors, administrators, guests, remote workers, network devices and cloud applications may all rely on different authentication paths, and those paths become difficult to manage when every system maintains its own credentials and access rules. FortiAuthenticator provides a centralized point for validating users and devices, applying stronger authentication, brokering identity information, and connecting identity to network access decisions. The 300F is the hardware appliance model intended for organizations that want these functions on a dedicated rack-mounted platform.
The appliance can participate in authentication workflows that use RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, SAML, OAuth/OIDC and certificate-based mechanisms. It can act as a RADIUS server for wired, wireless and VPN access, support administrator authentication through TACACS+, provide Fortinet Single Sign-On information to FortiGate environments, and help organizations implement certificate services for users, servers and access scenarios. Fortinet’s current FortiAuthenticator software also includes functions such as adaptive authentication, FIDO-based passwordless authentication, SCIM provisioning, SAML identity provider capabilities and integration with cloud and on-premises identity sources.
For UAE businesses, the practical question is not simply whether the appliance supports MFA or SSO; it is whether the selected model has the correct licensed capacity, integration scope and resilience for the planned environment. The FAC-300F starts with support for up to 1,500 local and remote users and can be expanded through supported hardware user-upgrade licenses to an upper limit of 3,500. That gives procurement teams a clear sizing boundary: organizations close to the upper limit should review expected growth and may need to compare a larger model or newer platform before committing.
FourTeck.com can help translate the technical requirement into a purchase-ready configuration. Useful details include the number of users, anticipated growth, directory platforms, number of RADIUS/NAS devices, FortiToken requirements, VPN and 802.1X use, administrator authentication needs, guest access plans, certificate requirements, desired support term, rack environment, and whether active-passive high availability is part of the design. This information makes it easier to avoid a quote that contains the correct appliance but misses the licenses, support, redundancy or implementation prerequisites required by the project.
Key Business Benefits
◆ Centralized Authentication Control
A central authentication service helps reduce the operational burden of maintaining separate credential rules across VPN, network access, administrator logins and selected business applications. IT teams can establish a more consistent identity policy while still integrating with existing directories and identity providers.
◆ Stronger Access with MFA
Multi-factor authentication adds another verification step beyond a password. FortiAuthenticator works with FortiToken options and other supported methods, giving organizations flexibility to strengthen remote access, network authentication and sensitive administrative workflows according to policy.
◆ Better Identity Visibility for FortiGate
Fortinet Single Sign-On can associate users with network activity so FortiGate policies can make decisions using identity context rather than relying only on IP addresses. This can help security teams apply access controls that better reflect business roles and authenticated users.
◆ Scalable User Licensing
The base capacity of 1,500 local and remote users can be expanded with supported upgrade licenses up to 3,500 users. This gives growing organizations a defined upgrade path without requiring an immediate move to a larger appliance, provided the projected requirement remains within the platform limit.
◆ Protocol Flexibility
Support for RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, SAML, OAuth/OIDC and certificate protocols helps the appliance fit mixed environments instead of forcing a single access method. This is valuable during staged migrations where older authentication systems must coexist with newer cloud or passwordless approaches.
◆ Dedicated Hardware Resilience
RAID 1 local storage, a TPM, redundant power-supply architecture and supported active-passive HA provide building blocks for an infrastructure team that values dedicated hardware and service continuity. The final resilience design depends on power, network and appliance redundancy selected for the deployment.
Product Highlights That Matter During Evaluation
Authentication, authorization, SSO, certificate services and guest workflows can be consolidated around a single operational platform.
The appliance can operate as a RADIUS AAA server for wired, wireless and VPN access, supporting environments that need stronger network admission controls.
TACACS+ support can help centralize authentication and command authorization for supported network administration workflows.
Current FortiAuthenticator software supports adaptive authentication, FIDO-based passwordless methods, SAML and OAuth/OIDC use cases alongside established enterprise protocols.
Built-in PKI functions can support certificate lifecycle tasks for users, servers, VPN access and related security scenarios when planned within the platform’s supported limits.
FortiToken licenses, SMS services, support contracts, additional power supply requirements, user upgrades and a second appliance for HA can affect the complete project bill of materials.
A key procurement point is that the appliance itself is only one part of an identity deployment. Buyers should distinguish between included platform capacity and add-on items. FortiToken software and hardware tokens are purchased separately, SMS authentication may require a FortiGuard SMS license or a third-party gateway, and high availability requires an appropriate second appliance design. Current sourcing should also be checked because Fortinet has introduced newer FortiAuthenticator G-series hardware while continuing software support for the 300F in the FortiAuthenticator 8.0 branch.
FortiAuthenticator 300F Technical Specifications
| Specification | FAC-300F Details |
|---|---|
| Product category | Identity and access management / authentication appliance |
| Copper interfaces | 4 × 10/100/1000 RJ45 |
| SFP interfaces | None |
| Local storage | 2 × 1 TB hard disk drives, RAID 1 |
| Trusted Platform Module | Yes |
| Local + remote users | 1,500 base / 3,500 supported upper limit with hardware user upgrades |
| FortiToken capacity | 3,000 |
| RADIUS clients / NAS devices | 500 |
| User groups | 150 |
| CA certificates | 10 |
| User certificates | 7,500 |
| Form factor | Rack mountable, 1RU |
| Dimensions (H × W × L) | 44 × 438 × 422 mm |
| Weight | 8.2 kg |
| Power | 100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz; 300W redundant architecture, one PSU configuration with optional dual 1+1 design |
| Power consumption | 82.35 W average / 131.23 W maximum |
| Operating temperature | 0°C to 40°C |
| Management | CLI, DB9 direct console CLI, HTTPS |
| Key protocols | RADIUS, LDAP, SAML 2.0, OAuth/OIDC, x.509, EAP-TLS, SCEP and related authentication/certificate standards |
| High availability | Active-passive HA and configuration synchronization HA |
| Current software support | Supported by FortiAuthenticator 8.0.x; confirm target release and upgrade path before deployment |
When selecting the configuration, start with the number of identities that will actually authenticate through the platform rather than the total employee count alone. Include staff, contractors, administrators, service users and external identities if they will be managed locally or remotely. Then estimate the number of RADIUS clients such as firewalls, switches, wireless controllers, access points or VPN gateways that will send authentication requests. If your environment expects to exceed the 1,500-user base license, identify the required hardware upgrade licenses at the quotation stage. Organizations approaching 3,500 users should consider whether a larger or newer FortiAuthenticator model provides a better lifecycle fit. Finally, include resilience: if authentication is critical to daily access, evaluate active-passive HA, redundant power, network path redundancy and backup procedures as a complete design rather than treating the appliance as an isolated purchase.
Configuration and Buyer Guidance
A successful authentication project begins with the identity workflow, not the hardware SKU. Procurement teams should ask the technical owner to document who will authenticate, what systems will request authentication, how credentials are verified, which second factors are required, and what happens if the primary appliance is unavailable. These answers determine whether the FAC-300F is correctly sized and what supporting items need to appear on the quote.
How many identities?
Count current local and remote users, then add realistic growth. If you need more than the base 1,500 users, specify upgrade quantities before ordering.
Which authentication methods?
Confirm RADIUS, TACACS+, SAML, LDAP, FIDO, certificate, FortiToken, email OTP or SMS requirements so licensing and integration work can be planned.
What must integrate?
List directory services, FortiGate appliances, VPNs, switches, wireless infrastructure, SaaS applications and any third-party identity provider involved.
Is HA required?
If loss of authentication would stop staff access, plan a second appliance, HA network paths and power resilience rather than relying on one unit.
Which support term?
Confirm the required FortiCare or supplier support term, replacement expectations and lifecycle policy before final commercial approval.
What else is needed?
Consider rack space, redundant PSU options, cables, FortiToken quantities, SMS services, hardware user upgrades and implementation effort.
For a more accurate FourTeck.com quotation, share the expected user count, three-year growth estimate, number of sites, authentication methods, current directory platform, RADIUS/NAS device count, FortiToken requirement, HA requirement, support duration and delivery location. If the project is replacing an older FortiAuthenticator, include the current model and firmware version so the technical team can consider upgrade and migration implications rather than treating the purchase as a simple hardware swap.
Ideal Business Use Cases
Secure VPN Authentication
Organizations can centralize RADIUS-based VPN authentication and add supported multi-factor methods to reduce dependence on password-only remote access. The design should include the expected concurrent authentication patterns, token method, directory source and recovery process for users who lose access to a second factor.
Wired and Wireless 802.1X
As a RADIUS AAA server, FortiAuthenticator can support network access control for wired and wireless environments. This is useful for businesses that want users or devices to prove identity before receiving network access, while still integrating authentication with existing directories and certificates.
Network Administrator Authentication
TACACS+ can help centralize authentication and command authorization for administrators working with supported network infrastructure. This use case is especially relevant where IT governance requires individual accountability instead of shared local administrator credentials.
FortiGate Identity-Based Policy
Fortinet Single Sign-On can provide user identity context to FortiGate appliances. Security teams can then design policies around authenticated users and groups, helping move policy decisions beyond simple source IP matching when the surrounding network architecture supports the required integration.
Certificate-Based Access
PKI functions can support certificates for users, servers, VPN access and 802.1X scenarios. This can reduce the operational effort of managing certificate issuance manually, but buyers should confirm certificate volumes, enrollment method and lifecycle procedures against the platform limits.
Guest and Temporary Access
Guest self-registration and captive-portal functions can support controlled temporary access in offices, campuses and visitor environments. The broader network design still needs appropriate VLAN, firewall and wireless policy so guest identity is matched with suitable isolation and access permissions.
These use cases can be combined. A single organization may use the appliance for employee VPN MFA, administrator TACACS+, wireless 802.1X, FortiGate SSO and certificate services at the same time. That flexibility is valuable, but it also makes sizing more than a simple head-count exercise. Authentication volume, RADIUS client count, certificate objects, token requirements, high availability and operational ownership should all be considered before the project is finalized.
FortiAuthenticator 300F Centralized Authentication and MFA
The strongest reason to deploy a dedicated identity appliance is to reduce authentication fragmentation. In many networks, VPN users authenticate one way, wireless users another, network administrators maintain local credentials on devices, and cloud applications depend on separate identity flows. That separation makes access policy harder to audit and can create inconsistent security. FortiAuthenticator addresses this by acting as a central authentication authority or integrating with existing identity providers and directories rather than requiring every application or network device to maintain its own independent user logic.
For MFA, buyers should separate platform capability from the chosen factor. FortiToken Mobile and hardware tokens can be used, but tokens are purchased separately. Email OTP is supported, while SMS can require a FortiGuard SMS license or a third-party gateway. Current FortiAuthenticator software also supports FIDO-based passwordless authentication, allowing organizations to plan beyond traditional passwords where the endpoint, browser, application and policy support the desired method. This matters for security teams that want a phased identity modernization program rather than a one-time appliance replacement.
FortiAuthenticator 300F Integration, SSO and Identity-Aware Access
Integration flexibility is important because enterprise identity rarely lives in one place. FortiAuthenticator can work with on-premises and cloud identity sources and supports widely used authentication and federation protocols. RADIUS gives network and VPN devices a familiar AAA interface; LDAP connects with directory environments; SAML and OAuth/OIDC support modern application and identity-provider scenarios; SCIM can automate user provisioning and deprovisioning between compatible systems. This combination helps organizations modernize access without requiring every connected service to change at the same time.
Within Fortinet environments, FSSO is particularly useful because it can communicate authenticated user context to FortiGate. Instead of treating traffic only as a flow from an IP address, policy can use known user or group information when the complete design is configured correctly. FortiAuthenticator also supports several user-identification methods, including event collection and RADIUS accounting scenarios. For mixed networks, the platform can still serve third-party systems through standard protocols, so the business is not limited to a single-vendor environment.
The design task is to map each integration to an owner and dependency. A SAML application may depend on certificate trust and metadata exchange; RADIUS may require shared secrets, source IP planning and network reachability; SCIM needs compatible provisioning endpoints; FSSO depends on the way user logon information is collected and shared. FourTeck.com can help procurement teams capture these dependencies in the requirement so the commercial quote aligns with the technical architecture instead of leaving implementation questions until after delivery.
FortiAuthenticator 300F Resilience, Capacity and Lifecycle Planning
Authentication is a dependency for many other services, which means resilience should be designed intentionally. The 300F supports active-passive high availability and configuration synchronization. The hardware also uses RAID 1 for its two 1 TB drives and supports redundant power architecture, with an optional dual 1+1 power-supply arrangement. These capabilities provide useful building blocks, but true service continuity also depends on redundant network paths, independent power feeds where available, monitoring, backup procedures and documented recovery steps.
Capacity planning should look beyond the 1,500-user base license. Fortinet allows hardware user upgrades, with a supported upper limit of 3,500 local and remote users on the 300F. If a business is already near that range or expects substantial growth, the procurement decision should compare a larger or newer platform rather than assuming repeated upgrades are always the most economical choice. Fortinet has introduced G-series FortiAuthenticator hardware, while current FortiAuthenticator 8.0 software still lists the 300F as supported. That makes lifecycle and sourcing confirmation important at the time of purchase.
For an existing deployment, firmware history matters too. A replacement project should identify the current version, backup status, authentication databases, token assignments, certificates, SAML configurations and connected RADIUS or TACACS+ clients before planning migration. A new appliance may be technically compatible with current software, yet a direct configuration transfer can still depend on supported upgrade paths and release-specific guidance. Treat migration as an operational project, not only a hardware delivery, especially when the authentication service is business critical.
What Should You Know Before Choosing This Identity Appliance?
The questions below reflect practical issues that often appear between technical evaluation and purchase approval. They help buyers decide whether the platform fits the expected user population, authentication methods, integrations, resilience plan and support model.
Is the 300F suitable for a 1,500-user organization?
Yes, its base license supports up to 1,500 local and remote users. Buyers should still include non-employee identities and future growth in the count. If the expected requirement will rise above 1,500, hardware user-upgrade licenses can extend the supported capacity up to 3,500 users.
Can it work with Active Directory and cloud identity services?
FortiAuthenticator supports LDAP and integration with on-premises and cloud identity providers. It also supports SAML and OAuth/OIDC for modern federation scenarios. Buyers should document the exact directory, application and authentication flow because integration details vary by platform and software release.
Do FortiToken licenses come with the appliance?
Token options should be treated as separate purchase items. Fortinet notes that software and hardware tokens are purchased separately. Determine how many users require FortiToken Mobile, hardware tokens or another supported factor so the quote includes the right authentication components.
Can it authenticate switches, wireless and VPN users?
Yes, it can act as a RADIUS AAA server for wired, wireless and VPN access, including 802.1X environments. The 300F supports up to 500 RADIUS clients/NAS devices, so the design should count authenticating infrastructure devices rather than only counting end users.
What should be checked when replacing an older FortiAuthenticator?
Record the existing firmware version, user database, token assignments, certificates, RADIUS clients, SAML configuration, directory links and backup status. Migration compatibility can depend on supported upgrade paths, so the technical plan should be reviewed before assuming that an older configuration can be restored directly.
Is high availability built into a single appliance?
The platform supports active-passive HA and configuration synchronization, but resilient appliance-level HA requires a second compatible unit and an appropriate network design. Buyers should also review power redundancy, switching paths and operational recovery procedures if authentication downtime would affect business access.
Does the 300F support passwordless authentication?
Current FortiAuthenticator software supports FIDO-based passwordless registration and authentication. Whether a specific project can use it depends on the endpoint, application, browser, identity flow and policy. Confirm the target workflow and any required FIDO security keys before procurement.
Should a buyer choose the 300F or a newer 300G?
That decision should consider lifecycle, current sourcing, storage technology, support term and migration timing. Fortinet has introduced the 300G while current 8.0 software still supports the 300F. Ask FourTeck.com to compare current availability and project fit rather than selecting only by model name.
What information produces a more accurate quotation?
Share current and future user counts, directory platform, number of RADIUS clients, MFA method, token quantity, SSO requirements, certificate use, HA requirement, support term, delivery location and whether this is a new deployment or migration. These details help identify missing licenses and accessories early.
Business Requirements to Match Before You Buy
For a business centralizing VPN MFA
A suitable option when remote-access users need RADIUS-based authentication with stronger factors. Confirm token type, directory source, recovery process and whether the user count remains within the licensed capacity.
For wired or wireless 802.1X
Teams standardizing network access can use RADIUS and certificate or credential-based authentication. Count the switches, controllers and other NAS devices that will connect to the authentication service.
For organizations replacing local admin credentials
TACACS+ can centralize supported administrator authentication and command authorization. Confirm device compatibility, role design, fail-open or recovery procedures and network reachability before rollout.
For future user growth
Businesses starting below 1,500 users can plan hardware user upgrades, but the 3,500-user platform limit should be compared against multi-year growth so a larger appliance is considered at the right time.
For identity-aware FortiGate policy
FSSO can supply user identity context to FortiGate environments. Buyers should document how users are identified and which groups need policy mapping so the integration is designed before deployment.
For business-critical authentication
Plan active-passive HA, redundant power, backup procedures and network redundancy when authentication downtime would block staff or device access. A single appliance purchase does not by itself provide end-to-end continuity.
What Buyers Should Check Before Purchase
Before requesting a quote, buyers should confirm the technical and commercial requirement as one package. The correct model can still become the wrong purchase if user licensing, token quantities, support duration, redundancy or migration requirements are missing. A short pre-sales checklist reduces that risk and gives finance teams a more accurate view of the complete project cost.
Configuration Fit
Confirm current users, projected growth, RADIUS clients, user groups, certificate requirements and whether the base 1,500-user license is sufficient. If upgrades are needed, specify them as part of the initial commercial review.
Compatibility Check
List directory sources, FortiGate systems, VPN gateways, switches, wireless infrastructure and applications. Confirm the intended RADIUS, TACACS+, LDAP, SAML, OAuth/OIDC, SCIM or certificate workflow against the target software release.
MFA and License Scope
Do not assume every second factor is included with the appliance. FortiToken licenses, FIDO keys, SMS services and support subscriptions can be separate. Define the user groups that need each method before the bill of materials is approved.
Availability and Lifecycle
Availability can vary because the 300F is an established F-series model and newer G-series hardware now exists. Confirm current sourcing, support eligibility, lead time and whether a newer platform is preferred for a fresh project.
HA and Infrastructure
If the authentication service is critical, include a second appliance, appropriate licensing or support, redundant network paths, rack space, UPS capacity and optional dual power supplies where required.
Migration Readiness
For replacement projects, record firmware, configuration backup, certificates, token assignments and connected clients. Validate the supported upgrade or migration path before scheduling a cutover that affects business access.
Long-Term Cost
Review appliance cost together with support renewal, token licensing, SMS usage, user upgrades, HA hardware and operational ownership. This gives procurement a more realistic multi-year comparison between platform options.
Quote Preparation
Provide the project location, user count, authentication methods, integration list, support term, HA requirement and target deployment date. FourTeck.com can use this information to prepare a more relevant sourcing and configuration response.
UAE Availability and Service Support
FourTeck.com supports business inquiries for Fortinet identity and access products in Dubai and across the UAE with assistance for model selection, licensing review, configuration planning, quote preparation, delivery coordination and warranty guidance. Availability is not presented as fixed stock because sourcing can change according to model lifecycle, supplier status, order quantity, required support term and whether the project needs additional licenses or accessories.
For the FAC-300F, buyers should ask for confirmation of the base appliance, applicable FortiCare support, hardware user upgrades if the requirement exceeds 1,500 users, FortiToken or other MFA components, optional power redundancy and a second appliance if active-passive HA is required. If this is a new project rather than an installed-base replacement, it can also be useful to compare the current FortiAuthenticator 300G so lifecycle and availability are considered alongside technical compatibility.
FourTeck.com can coordinate the commercial discussion around the complete requirement rather than quoting the appliance alone. Share the delivery location, planned user population, project schedule and support expectations so current options can be checked with the relevant supply channel. Warranty handling, support entitlement and delivery timing will be confirmed according to the quoted product and service combination.
Business Coverage Across the UAE
Organizations in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman and other UAE locations can contact FourTeck.com for identity-platform sourcing and configuration guidance. Support can include requirement review, model comparison, license matching, support-term discussion and delivery coordination based on the final quote. Multi-site projects should provide the number of offices, central versus local authentication design, expected number of users at each location and whether a single central FortiAuthenticator deployment or a resilient multi-node architecture is planned. This information helps align hardware capacity and continuity requirements with the actual business environment.
Regional Availability for GCC and Africa Projects
FourTeck.com also supports business technology inquiries for selected GCC and Africa markets through regional inquiry channels. Organizations operating in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, Bahrain, Kenya, Uganda and other supported markets can request guidance on product options, licensing, delivery planning and support considerations. Availability, import requirements, delivery methods and warranty handling can differ by country, so regional projects should be quoted against the actual destination rather than assuming UAE terms apply everywhere.
For multi-country identity deployments, standardization can be useful. Procurement teams may want one authentication design, common user and token policies, documented support terms and consistent spares or lifecycle planning. At the same time, local network architecture, data policy and operational ownership may require different deployment choices at each site. FourTeck.com can help collect these requirements and identify a practical product and licensing structure for the requested markets.
Other Fortinet Identity Options Buyers May Consider
The right alternative depends on whether the project is driven by lifecycle, user scale, interface requirements or deployment model. A newer or larger FortiAuthenticator may be more suitable for a fresh rollout, while FortiToken components may be required alongside the chosen appliance. The links below are intended as practical navigation points for related procurement discussions.
FortiAuthenticator 300G
A newer same-capacity-class hardware option worth comparing for new deployments and lifecycle planning.
FortiAuthenticator 800G
Suitable for organizations that require a substantially larger user base and additional interface capacity.
FortiAuthenticator 3000F
An enterprise-scale F-series appliance for much larger identity populations and high-capacity projects.
FortiToken Mobile
A related MFA component for projects that plan to use Fortinet software tokens with FortiAuthenticator.
Why Business Buyers Contact FourTeck.com
Identity projects usually involve more than a single hardware line item. FourTeck.com approaches the inquiry as a business requirement: what needs authentication, how many users are involved, what integrations are required, what support term is expected, and how the service will remain available if a component fails. This helps procurement teams move from a model-name request to a clearer bill of materials.
Current sourcing can be checked against the required model, lifecycle position and order quantity.
User capacity, licenses, token requirements and HA components can be reviewed before quotation.
The requirement can be discussed in terms of VPN, 802.1X, SSO, admin access, certificate and directory workflows.
Support and warranty expectations can be matched to the quoted FortiCare or supplier service option.
Multi-site, bulk and replacement requirements can be scoped with delivery and rollout dependencies in view.
Buyers can compare newer or larger FortiAuthenticator options when capacity or lifecycle makes that appropriate.
This does not replace vendor design documentation or professional implementation planning, but it can reduce common procurement gaps such as missing tokens, unclear support, under-sized licensing, incomplete redundancy or an unplanned model transition. The goal is to make the quotation useful to both the technical team and the commercial approver.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the FortiAuthenticator 300F used for?
It is a dedicated identity and access management appliance used to centralize authentication and related identity services. Typical functions include RADIUS, TACACS+, multi-factor authentication, SSO, Fortinet Single Sign-On, certificate management, guest access and integration with directory or identity-provider systems. The exact deployment depends on the organization’s authentication architecture.
How many users does the FAC-300F support?
The base hardware license supports up to 1,500 local and remote users. Fortinet provides stackable hardware user-upgrade licensing that can increase the supported user count up to an upper limit of 3,500. Buyers should size against current users plus realistic growth instead of purchasing only for today’s head count.
Does it include FortiToken Mobile licenses?
FortiToken software and hardware tokens are separate purchase items rather than something buyers should assume is included with the appliance. The quotation should specify how many users require FortiToken Mobile, hardware tokens or another supported factor so the MFA component is properly budgeted.
Can FourTeck.com help with configuration planning?
Yes. FourTeck.com can help review the commercial and pre-sales requirement, including user count, hardware upgrades, token planning, support term, high-availability needs and related accessories. For detailed implementation, the final technical design should also follow Fortinet documentation and the organization’s security policy.
Is the FAC-300F available for UAE projects?
FourTeck.com can check current sourcing options for UAE inquiries. Availability can vary by supplier status, lifecycle, order quantity, support requirement and project timing, so the page does not claim fixed stock. Request a quote with your required quantity and delivery location for a current response.
Can the appliance be deployed in high availability?
FortiAuthenticator hardware supports active-passive HA and configuration synchronization. A resilient HA deployment requires an appropriate second appliance and network design. Buyers should also consider redundant power paths, switching, monitoring and recovery procedures because appliance HA alone does not remove every infrastructure dependency.
Does the 300F support modern authentication protocols?
Current FortiAuthenticator software supports established and modern identity protocols including RADIUS, LDAP, SAML, OAuth/OIDC, certificate mechanisms and FIDO-based passwordless authentication. Always confirm the exact workflow against the target firmware version and the application or device being integrated.
What support or warranty should be requested?
Support entitlement and warranty handling depend on the quoted FortiCare or supplier option. Buyers should specify the desired support duration, response expectations and replacement needs so the commercial proposal reflects the project requirement rather than assuming a default service level.
Is the newer 300G a possible alternative?
Yes, the 300G is a newer FortiAuthenticator hardware generation and can be worth comparing for new projects. The 300F remains supported in current FortiAuthenticator 8.0 software, but sourcing, lifecycle, storage architecture and support requirements should be checked before deciding which model is appropriate.
How do I request a quote from FourTeck.com?
Use the contact page and provide the model, quantity, delivery location, user count, MFA method, expected support term, high-availability requirement and any known license or integration needs. This gives the sales team enough context to review the requirement and check current sourcing options.
Need Help Finalizing Your Authentication Platform?
FourTeck.com can help review user capacity, MFA requirements, FortiToken planning, support options, HA requirements, lifecycle considerations and delivery needs before a formal quotation is prepared. Send the project details so the appliance and related items can be matched to the actual business requirement.
