Direct answer for buyers evaluating FortiDDoS
FortiDDoS is Fortinet’s dedicated DDoS mitigation platform, available in hardware and virtual forms, with hardware appliances aimed at organisations that want always-on inline inspection at the network edge or in front of critical infrastructure. Buyers should consider the hardware family when they require local detection and mitigation, high packet-processing capacity, detailed attack visibility and a design that can operate alongside upstream mitigation services. Before proceeding, confirm the exact FortiDDoS model, current software support, inspected throughput, packet-per-second requirement, physical port types, optical bypass design, high-availability requirements and any optional reputation subscriptions. The correct appliance depends on the protected traffic path and network architecture, not only on internet bandwidth.
What the hardware family does
FortiDDoS appliances are positioned inline so they can inspect traffic in both directions, establish behavioural baselines and apply mitigation when activity deviates from learned normal conditions. Fortinet’s current public materials describe inspection of Layers 3, 4 and 7, broad monitoring of protocol and traffic parameters, and autonomous mitigation designed to reduce the need for operators to create emergency filters during an attack.
The hardware is not a replacement for every other security control. It is a specialist part of a wider availability and security architecture. Firewalls, application security, DNS design, routing policy, upstream service-provider controls, monitoring and incident procedures still matter. FortiDDoS is most useful when its role and capacity are defined clearly within that larger design.
Who should consider it
The range is relevant to enterprises with public services, data centres, hosting providers, government and education environments, financial organisations, large e-commerce platforms, telecom and service-provider networks, and businesses that operate authoritative DNS or other services where short disruptions can have an outsized operational effect.
A smaller organisation may not automatically need a dedicated appliance. If the primary risk is very large volumetric traffic that can fully saturate an upstream circuit before an on-premises device can see it, cloud or provider-based diversion should also be evaluated. A hybrid design can be more appropriate where local appliance control is required for common attacks but upstream capacity is needed for extreme events.
Business problems this series is intended to address
Short, high-impact attack bursts
Many DDoS events do not last long enough for a manual incident workflow to be effective. An inline appliance is useful when the organisation wants detection and mitigation to occur immediately on the protected path instead of waiting for an engineer to analyse flow records, build a filter or request a diversion.
Small-packet processing pressure
Bandwidth alone can hide the real difficulty of a flood. Very small packets can create extremely high packet rates that stress network and security devices. FortiDDoS sizing therefore requires a packet-per-second view alongside Gbps requirements, especially for internet edges that must maintain legitimate traffic during a flood.
DNS and reflection exposure
Authoritative DNS and public infrastructure can be both targets and potential participants in reflection-based activity. FortiDDoS includes protocol-aware DNS and NTP mitigation, while newer F-series capabilities also cover additional protocols such as DTLS, QUIC and IKE. Buyers should confirm support on the exact appliance generation.
Need for local visibility and control
Organisations may want on-premises telemetry, attack reporting and a predictable mitigation point within their own network. This can complement upstream services by giving the operations team visibility into attacks that are below link-saturation thresholds and by preserving local policy control for normal day-to-day protection.
Core capabilities shared across the FortiDDoS approach
Capability focus: packet-rate capacity matters as much as bandwidth
A FortiDDoS purchase should never be sized from the internet circuit speed alone. Two traffic streams can both consume the same number of gigabits while placing very different processing pressure on the appliance. A flood composed of minimum-size packets creates far more packets per second than a stream made from larger packets. This is why Fortinet publishes both inspected throughput in Gbps and packet-processing figures in Mpps for the hardware range.
For the buyer, this means the capacity discussion should include normal peak traffic, anticipated growth, the smallest-packet attack profile, simultaneous connections and the protected service mix. A 10 Gbps internet handoff does not automatically imply that any appliance rated above 10 Gbps is suitable. The appliance also has to sustain the relevant packet rate and maintain enough headroom for legitimate traffic, multiple concurrent attack vectors and operational variation.
FourTeck can use traffic statistics, interface details and architecture diagrams to narrow the hardware tier, but organisations should also consider whether the internet provider can deliver attack telemetry or upstream mitigation. When the access circuit itself can be saturated, an on-premises appliance cannot restore capacity that has already been consumed upstream. That boundary is an important part of sizing and business-continuity planning.
Capability focus: autonomous mitigation and continuous learning
FortiDDoS is differentiated by an operating model that learns traffic behaviour and applies adaptive thresholds. The practical objective is to recognise an abnormal change quickly and respond without forcing the security team to write emergency signatures during every incident. This can be especially valuable for organisations where DDoS events are infrequent enough that operational teams do not perform mitigation work every day.
Autonomy does not eliminate the need for design, commissioning or monitoring. Initial deployment still requires correct cabling, interface selection, management-network access, protection profile planning, baseline observation and validation that legitimate applications behave as expected. Change management also matters: a planned product launch, ticket sale, software release, major sporting stream or business campaign can create legitimate traffic changes that differ from previous patterns.
The strongest deployment approach combines the appliance’s automatic behaviour with an operational process. Teams should know who reviews dashboards, how alerts are escalated, what evidence is retained, when an upstream provider is contacted and how the protected route is tested after changes. FourTeck can help buyers include these tasks in the deployment scope rather than treating the appliance as a stand-alone rack installation.
Capability focus: DNS, NTP and newer protocol protection
DDoS activity is not limited to simple bandwidth floods. Reflection and amplification techniques can abuse common services, while protocol-specific attacks can create disruption with traffic that appears superficially valid. Fortinet’s current datasheet describes detailed DNS and NTP inspection across the range and marks DTLS, QUIC and IKE mitigation as F-series functionality. This distinction is important because a family page should not imply that every protocol feature is available on every generation.
Organisations running authoritative DNS, internet VPN gateways, real-time communications or other UDP-heavy services should identify which protocols are critical before choosing hardware. The protection design should also account for encrypted or encapsulated traffic and for the point in the network where the appliance can see the fields required to make a useful decision.
Optional FortiGuard domain- and IP-reputation services may also be relevant to some deployments. These should be treated as separate subscription choices rather than assumed parts of the base hardware. FourTeck can help separate the appliance SKU, support contract, optional reputation services, optical components and installation items so the quotation reflects the required bill of materials.
Product-fit matrix for FortiDDoS hardware
| Requirement | Suitable when | Confirm before ordering |
|---|---|---|
| Always-on inline DDoS protection | You want local inspection and mitigation on the protected link. | Physical topology, bypass design, maintenance path and failure behaviour. |
| High packet-rate exposure | Attack risk includes small packets or large numbers of simultaneous sources. | Required Mpps, connection scale and headroom, not only Gbps. |
| High-speed fibre links | The protected path uses 10GE, 40GE or 100GE interfaces. | Exact port pairs, optic type, wavelength and bypass-module compatibility. |
| Hybrid on-premises and cloud mitigation | Local control is required but upstream capacity may be needed for link-saturating attacks. | Provider integration, signalling method, GRE or diversion design and responsibility boundaries. |
| Protocol-specific protection | DNS, NTP, QUIC, DTLS or IKE exposure is important. | Exact platform generation and software release support. |
Published hardware model guidance
Fortinet’s current public FortiDDoS datasheet provides detailed specifications for the models below. Values are shown as family-selection guidance and must not be combined into one virtual appliance specification. Fortinet’s other current management documentation also references newer G-series identifiers such as FortiDDoS 1500G, 1500G-LR, 2000G and 4000G; because detailed public performance data for those models was not confirmed in the same datasheet, FourTeck should verify the currently orderable model, software branch and bill of materials before quotation.
| Model | Published inspected throughput | Published packet rate | Form factor | Selection note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FortiDDoS 200F | 8 Gbps | 9 Mpps | 1U | Entry hardware tier in the current datasheet with copper, SFP and bypass-equipped options. |
| FortiDDoS 1500F / 1500F-LR | 22 Gbps | 27 Mpps | 2U | 10GE-focused appliance; LR variant changes the optical bypass interface characteristics. |
| FortiDDoS 2000F | 41 Gbps | 50 Mpps | 2U | Higher-capacity F-series option with 10GE and 40GE defence interfaces. |
| FortiDDoS 1500E | 45 Gbps | 38 Mpps | 2U | E-series platform; feature set and lifecycle should be confirmed before a new purchase. |
| FortiDDoS 2000E / 2000E-DC | 90 Gbps | 77 Mpps | 2U | AC and DC variants exist; current ordering status and software support require verification. |
| FortiDDoS 3000G | 85 Gbps | 104 Mpps | 2U | High packet-rate G-series model with 100GE and 10GE defence connectivity in the current datasheet. |
Important: Fortinet publishes platform information in multiple documents and headline values can change with documentation revisions. Use the latest model-specific datasheet, ordering guide and QuickStart Guide when finalising a purchase. Model availability, support status, optics and accessory requirements are region and configuration dependent.
Dependencies that can change the final FortiDDoS design
The appliance is only one part of the purchase. Physical interface type, optic wavelength, bypass components, power feed, rack space, software branch, optional reputation services, FortiCare support, high-availability topology and integration with upstream mitigation can all change the bill of materials. The latest Fortinet documentation should be checked against the exact SKU before a purchase order is raised.
- DTLS, QUIC and IKE mitigation is platform dependent and is identified in current Fortinet documentation as F-series functionality.
- Domain- and IP-reputation capabilities may involve optional FortiGuard subscriptions and should not be assumed to be included with the appliance.
- Optical bypass is highly model specific; interface count, speed, fibre mode and wavelength must match the protected links.
- High availability requires topology planning, redundant paths where appropriate and a clear failure/maintenance procedure.
- Cloud diversion or scrubbing integration depends on the upstream provider and the chosen signalling and routing design.
A practical purchase and deployment journey
Map the protected services
Document public applications, DNS, VPN, APIs, internet gateways and other services that must remain reachable. Identify where traffic enters and leaves the network and which circuits or cross-connects carry those services.
Measure traffic and attack exposure
Collect peak Gbps, packet-rate data, connection counts, growth expectations and historical attack information. Identify any upstream bandwidth ceiling that could be saturated before the appliance can mitigate traffic.
Match interfaces and bypass
Confirm copper, SFP, SFP+, QSFP+ or QSFP28 needs, optical type, fibre mode and wavelength. Decide how bypass should behave during power or appliance failure and how maintenance will be performed.
Build the bill of materials
Select the base appliance, optics, accessories, support, optional reputation services and any installation or configuration assistance. Check regional licensing and current orderability before final approval.
Plan commissioning
Schedule rack installation, cabling, management addressing, software review, initial baselining, alert configuration and change-window testing. Define rollback and bypass procedures before moving production traffic.
Validate operations
Test monitoring, reporting, alert escalation, failover or bypass behaviour and the handoff to any upstream DDoS provider. Make sure operations staff know what the appliance handles automatically and when human escalation is still required.
Where FortiDDoS hardware can fit well
Enterprise internet edge
Protect public-facing applications and network services where the business wants local DDoS controls before traffic reaches firewalls or application infrastructure.
Data centres and colocation
Provide dedicated inline mitigation across high-speed links when service availability and packet-rate resilience are central design requirements.
Hosting and service providers
Create segmented protection policies for multiple services or tenants, subject to platform scale and the provider’s wider routing and mitigation architecture.
Authoritative DNS environments
Apply dedicated monitoring and mitigation around DNS infrastructure where query and response floods, reflection and service continuity are important operational concerns.
Financial and transactional services
Support a layered availability strategy for customer portals, APIs and payment-related services where disruption affects both operations and customer access.
Hybrid mitigation architecture
Use local appliances for routine and targeted attacks while maintaining an upstream path for volumetric events that could exceed the physical internet circuit.
Integration and operational considerations
Because FortiDDoS is deployed inline, integration is as much a network-engineering exercise as a security-policy exercise. The appliance has to be inserted in a location where the desired traffic is visible and where its failure, bypass or maintenance behaviour is understood. Data interfaces are designed for transparent processing rather than behaving like normal routed endpoints, so the physical path and upstream/downstream devices should be reviewed before a change window is scheduled.
The management network should be separated appropriately and connected to the monitoring and operational environment. Logging, dashboards, time synchronisation, administrative access, backups and alerting should be included in the commissioning checklist. If the organisation uses Fortinet management or analytics products, compatibility with the exact FortiDDoS software release should be verified using current Fortinet release documentation.
For hybrid designs, define the trigger for upstream action before an incident. The trigger may be based on link utilisation, attack type, attack duration or a provider-specific policy. If traffic will return through GRE after cloud cleaning, the architecture must preserve routing symmetry and ensure that the on-premises mitigation and reporting path can still operate as intended.
Change control is also important after deployment. Adding a new public application, moving DNS, introducing a higher-speed transit link or changing load-balancer behaviour may alter what the appliance sees. Operational ownership should include a process for reviewing protection profiles and validating that major infrastructure changes have not created a blind spot or an avoidable bottleneck.
Questions to resolve before asking for a FortiDDoS quote
Provide both normal peak Gbps and packet-per-second observations where possible.
Specify link count, speed, media, fibre type, wavelengths and whether bypass is required.
Identify DNS, web, VPN, APIs, voice/video, customer portals and public application dependencies.
Confirm ISP or cloud-provider options for attacks that can saturate the incoming circuit.
Clarify high availability, dual power, bypass behaviour and maintenance expectations.
Include installation, configuration, testing, documentation, training and ongoing support if required.
Procurement checklist
How FourTeck can assist with selection and deployment planning
A useful FortiDDoS quotation starts with the architecture, not with a generic appliance SKU. FourTeck can review the expected traffic path, capacity, interface requirements and operational objectives, then help the buyer identify which current FortiDDoS model should be validated with the latest ordering documentation. This is particularly important while Fortinet documentation references multiple hardware generations and newer G-series model identifiers.
The discussion can also cover the complete bill of materials: appliance, optics, support, optional reputation subscriptions, rack and power considerations, high-availability design, installation scope and any integration with existing Fortinet or third-party security platforms. Where the organisation already operates a cloud or ISP DDoS service, FourTeck can include hybrid architecture questions so the responsibilities of the local and upstream controls are clear.
For related planning, buyers can review FourTeck’s technology services, browse the security product catalogue, explore Fortinet firewall solutions in Dubai or contact the team through the FourTeck Dubai contact page.
UAE availability and support guidance
Contact FourTeck to confirm current UAE availability for the FortiDDoS hardware model that fits your design. Availability may depend on the exact appliance generation, quantity, support term, optics, optional services and vendor lead time. FourTeck can coordinate a quotation after the hardware tier and accessory requirements are confirmed. Installation and configuration should be included as a defined scope when the buyer needs assistance beyond supply.
For projects covering Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman, FourTeck can discuss a common requirement, deployment approach and delivery coordination instead of treating each location as a separate product decision. Multi-site buyers should identify which sites are internet ingress points, whether appliances will be deployed centrally or per site, and whether management, high availability and upstream mitigation will be standardised. Current stock, shipment timing, service visits and project dates must be confirmed for the specific quotation rather than assumed from a general product-family page.
GCC Availability
FourTeck can assist organisations planning FortiDDoS projects across GCC markets by reviewing the protected network design, suitable appliance tier, interface requirements, support term and deployment scope before a quotation is prepared. Requirements may differ between the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain and Oman because the upstream carrier design, facility standards, licensing region, service availability and delivery route can vary. For a regional project, provide the destination country, required quantity, circuit speeds, preferred FortiDDoS model if already known, optics or bypass requirements, support expectations and target schedule. Product availability, licensing, shipment timing, installation visits and vendor lead times are not uniform across the region and should be confirmed for each requirement. FourTeck can also help coordinate renewal guidance, configuration planning and multi-site bill-of-material review where a common protection standard is being developed.
Africa Availability
For organisations sourcing FortiDDoS hardware for Africa, FourTeck can help turn a high-level DDoS protection requirement into a model, accessory, support and deployment discussion that reflects the destination and network environment. Buyers in East Africa and other regions should share the destination country, exact circuit speeds, quantity, optic standards, power requirements, expected deployment date and whether installation or remote configuration support is required. Availability and fulfilment can depend on the model, quantity, licensing region, shipping arrangements, vendor lead time and local project conditions. FourTeck can also discuss compatible services and regional procurement planning through its Africa technology coverage and country resources such as FourTeck Kenya. No local inventory, customs result, onsite coverage or delivery schedule should be assumed until the destination and scope are confirmed.
Related FourTeck options to consider around a FortiDDoS project
Fortinet firewall planning
Review how DDoS mitigation sits in front of or alongside FortiGate firewall architecture without assuming that the two products serve the same purpose.
Installation and configuration services
Include rack, cabling, management setup, baselining, testing and handover requirements in the project scope when needed.
Fortinet UAE solutions
Evaluate complementary Fortinet technologies and support requirements where FortiDDoS forms part of a wider security architecture.
Sizing and bill-of-material review
Share traffic, port, topology and support requirements so the quotation can be aligned to the actual deployment rather than a generic series label.
Why businesses contact FourTeck for this type of requirement
The main value is requirement clarification. FortiDDoS is a specialist product family with different performance levels, interfaces, hardware generations and optional services. FourTeck can help convert a request such as “we need DDoS protection” into the information needed for a meaningful quotation: traffic size, packet-rate risk, protected links, optics, bypass, HA, support and deployment scope.
This approach also helps avoid common procurement errors, such as choosing only by Gbps, forgetting optics or bypass components, assuming an optional subscription is included, or selecting hardware before confirming the upstream mitigation strategy. FourTeck can coordinate the commercial and technical questions without making unverified claims about stock, delivery dates, warranty terms or product lifecycle status. Buyers who want to understand FourTeck’s wider business can also visit the FourTeck company overview.
How buyers commonly evaluate dedicated DDoS appliances
A common first question is whether a dedicated appliance is still useful when cloud DDoS services exist. The answer depends on where the attack can be stopped most effectively. An on-premises device sees traffic after it has crossed the upstream network and therefore cannot prevent a sufficiently large volumetric attack from saturating the access circuit. It can, however, provide immediate local mitigation, detailed visibility and control for attacks that remain within the available upstream capacity. For many organisations the practical architecture is therefore layered: local mitigation for fast, targeted and sub-saturation events, with cloud or carrier diversion available for traffic volumes that threaten the circuit itself.
Another frequent comparison is “Gbps versus Mpps.” Gbps measures data volume; Mpps measures packets processed per second. DDoS appliances can be stressed by huge numbers of tiny packets even when the total bandwidth appears moderate. When buyers compare models, the packet-rate figure is often the more revealing measure for SYN floods, UDP floods and other small-packet attacks. Connection scale, session setup rate and protocol-specific performance can also matter. A robust sizing exercise uses several of these figures together instead of relying on one headline number.
Buyers also search for whether FortiDDoS requires ongoing attack-signature subscriptions. Fortinet’s public documentation explains that the core behavioural detection and autonomous mitigation approach does not depend on threat-protection signatures. That does not mean every service is included at no recurring cost. Fortinet offers optional IP- and domain-reputation services, and support contracts have their own terms. The quotation should therefore separate core appliance functionality from optional intelligence subscriptions and support so finance and security teams understand which items renew.
Physical deployment questions deserve equal attention. FortiDDoS appliances operate inline, and hardware models use model-specific interface combinations and bypass arrangements. A buyer moving from a 1Gb copper internet edge to 10Gb, 40Gb or 100Gb fibre needs to confirm the appliance ports, optics, fibre mode and wavelength rather than assuming transceivers can be reused. The 1500F and 1500F-LR, for example, are not interchangeable descriptions: the LR designation affects the integrated optical bypass characteristics. Similar care is needed with the 2000E-DC, where power differs from the AC variant.
Finally, buyers often ask which model is “current.” This requires careful verification because product families evolve and Fortinet publishes information across product pages, datasheets, release notes and hardware guides. The current public datasheet contains detailed specifications for 200F, 1500F/1500F-LR, 2000F, 1500E, 2000E/2000E-DC and 3000G. Separate current Fortinet management release notes also list 1500G, 1500G-LR, 2000G and 4000G identifiers. That is a signal to confirm orderability, support status and exact performance from the latest model-specific documents before issuing a purchase order.
Draw the internet edge, upstream routers, FortiDDoS position, firewalls, load balancers and application networks. The correct appliance is easier to identify once the traffic path and failure path are visible.
Sizing exactly to today’s normal peak can leave little room for business growth, temporary traffic bursts or attack conditions. Document the intended life of the platform and expected circuit upgrades.
If attacks exceed the physical circuit, decide who detects that condition, who contacts the provider, what telemetry is required and how traffic is diverted or scrubbed.
A model name does not tell you the supported firmware branch or management integration. Check the exact hardware against current Fortinet release documentation before planning upgrades or central management.
Public prices vary substantially by model, support term, region and reseller. A usable UAE commercial figure requires the exact appliance, services, optics, quantity and destination rather than an average series price.
Decision questions buyers ask before shortlisting a model
Do I need local hardware if my provider already offers DDoS scrubbing?
Possibly. Upstream scrubbing is strongest when attack volume can saturate your circuit. Local FortiDDoS hardware can add fast inline mitigation, local visibility and control for attacks that are within circuit capacity. The decision should be made as a layered architecture question rather than treating the two methods as mutually exclusive.
What traffic data should I provide for sizing?
Provide normal and peak Gbps, observed packets per second, connection counts if available, internet link speeds, expected growth, historical attack sizes and the smallest-packet floods you consider plausible. An architecture diagram and interface list can be as useful as traffic statistics.
Can I choose a model only from its maximum throughput?
No. Packet rate, interface type, port-pair count, form factor, protocol requirements, connection scale, bypass design and software support can all change the choice. A model that looks adequate in Gbps may not fit the physical network or the expected small-packet attack profile.
Are reputation services mandatory?
Not for the core behavioural DDoS mitigation model described by Fortinet. IP- and domain-reputation services are optional services that may add value for specific deployments. Confirm the service SKU, term and relevance before including them in the bill of materials.
How should I plan bypass and high availability?
Start with the failure scenarios you need to tolerate: appliance failure, power loss, link failure and planned maintenance. Then match the required port pairs and bypass method to the physical interfaces. HA should be treated as a complete network path design, not only an appliance checkbox.
What should be included in a quotation request?
Include quantity, site, circuit speeds, port media, fibre details, HA requirement, support term, optional reputation services, installation scope, configuration scope and target schedule. If a particular model has been specified internally, share it but allow the sizing review to confirm that it matches the real network.
Frequently asked questions
1. What is the FortiDDoS Hardware Series used for?
It is used for dedicated inline detection and mitigation of distributed denial-of-service attacks affecting network, application and infrastructure availability. The hardware range is intended for environments that need on-premises packet inspection, behavioural baselining and automatic mitigation on protected links.
2. Which FortiDDoS hardware model should I buy?
The answer depends on inspected Gbps, packet rate, connection scale, port speeds, optic type, bypass requirements, rack and power constraints, protocol requirements and expected growth. FourTeck can help compare a current model against these requirements before quotation.
3. Does every FortiDDoS appliance support the same features?
No. Fortinet’s datasheet explicitly marks some features as platform dependent. For example, advanced DTLS, QUIC and IKE mitigation is associated with F-series models in current documentation. Always confirm the exact model and software release.
4. Does FortiDDoS require a subscription for basic DDoS mitigation?
Fortinet describes the core behavioural mitigation approach as not requiring threat-protection signature subscriptions. Optional FortiGuard IP- and domain-reputation services and FortiCare support are separate commercial items that may be selected according to the requirement.
5. Can FortiDDoS protect against attacks larger than my internet circuit?
An on-premises appliance cannot restore bandwidth if the upstream circuit is already saturated before traffic reaches it. For that risk, buyers should evaluate an upstream provider or cloud mitigation path and decide how it will work with local FortiDDoS protection.
6. Are optics and bypass components included with every model?
No universal assumption should be made. Port and bypass designs differ by model, and some configurations require specific optical modules or transceivers. The current model-specific ordering information should be used to build the final bill of materials.
7. Can FortiDDoS be deployed in high availability?
Fortinet states that FortiDDoS models support high availability, while appliance models provide bypass capabilities for continuity. The practical design still depends on network topology, redundant paths, interface types and the failure conditions the organisation wants to tolerate.
8. Is FortiDDoS hardware available in Dubai and the UAE?
Contact FourTeck to confirm current UAE availability. Model, quantity, support, optics and vendor lead time can affect supply. FourTeck can coordinate a quote after the exact requirement and destination are confirmed.
9. What information does FourTeck need for an accurate quotation?
Share the protected services, current and future circuit speeds, peak Gbps and Mpps if available, interface and optic requirements, HA design, support term, optional services, quantity, deployment location and whether installation or configuration is required.
Confirm the right FortiDDoS model before you order
Send FourTeck your circuit speeds, packet-rate data, interface types, HA requirements, protected services and preferred support term. The team can use that information to discuss model sizing, current UAE availability, bill-of-material requirements and deployment assistance.