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However, the hardware architecture of the 80C (specifically the CPU and RAM limitations) eventually became a bottleneck for modern security features, which require more processing power for deep packet inspection and SSL inspection.

This article was researched using Fortinet’s official EOS announcements, community forum archives (specifically posts by Fortinet employees "Bcook" and "Rackspace"), and hardware teardown analysis of the 80C platform. Always consult a Fortinet partner before upgrading production firewalls.

A: No. There is no compatibility. The hardware lacks the required NAND flash and RAM.