FortiGate Entry-Level Firewalls
FortiGate entry-level firewalls deliver enterprise-grade next-generation firewall (NGFW) security in compact and scalable appliances. Designed for small offices, branch locations, and distributed environments, these models provide advanced threat protection, SSL inspection, secure SD-WAN, and centralized management.
Powered by FortiGuard AI-powered security services, FortiGate entry-level devices offer real-time threat intelligence, automated protection, and consistent security across modern networks.
Why Choose FortiGate Entry-Level Series
Enterprise-grade NGFW security in a compact form factor
Advanced threat protection and SSL inspection
Secure VPN and SD-WAN capabilities
Centralized visibility and management
Suitable for branch offices and distributed deployments
Popular FortiGate Entry-Level Models
FortiGate 40F – Balanced entry-level NGFW with threat protection and SSL inspection
FortiGate 60F / 61F – Higher performance with strong VPN and inspection capabilities
FortiGate 70F / 71F – Enhanced throughput and session capacity
FortiGate 80F / 81F – Top-end entry-level performance for demanding environments
FortiGate entry-level appliances are designed for secure branch deployments and distributed network environments.
Technical Specification Comparison
| Model | Threat Protection | SSL Inspection | Concurrent Sessions | NGFW / IPS / VPN Performance | IPsec VPN Tunnels | Latency | TCP Sessions/sec | VDOMs | Interfaces / Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FortiGate 30G / 31G | 500 Mbps | 400 Mbps | 600,000 | — | — | — | — | — | FWF variants |
| FortiGate 40F | 600 Mbps | 310 Mbps | 700,000 | NGFW ~800 Mbps | 200 | ~4 µs | 35,000 | 10 | FG-40F-3G4G |
| FortiGate 50G / 51G | 1.1 Gbps | ~1.3 Gbps | ~720,000 | NGFW 1.25 Gbps, IPS 2.25 Gbps | — | — | — | — | PoE, DSL, SFP, 5G variants |
| FortiGate 60F | 700 Mbps | 630 Mbps | 700,000 | NGFW ~1 Gbps | 200 | ~4 µs | 35,000 | 10 | FWF-60F (Wi-Fi) |
| FortiGate 61F | 700 Mbps | 900 Mbps | 700,000 | NGFW ~1 Gbps | 200 | ~4 µs | 35,000 | 10 | FWF-61F (Wi-Fi) |
| FortiGate 70F / 71F | 800 Mbps | 670 Mbps | 1.5 M | NGFW ~1 Gbps | 200 | ~2.54 µs | 35,000 | 10 | Multiple variants |
| FortiGate 80F / 81F | 900 Mbps | 710–715 Mbps | 1.5 M | NGFW ~1 Gbps | 200 | ~4 µs | 45,000 | 10 | Multiple variants |
| FortiGate 90G / 91G | — | — | — | NGFW 2.5 Gbps, VPN 25 Gbps | 200 | — | — | — | Entry-enterprise models |
FortiGuard AI-Powered Security Services
All FortiGate entry-level firewalls support FortiGuard AI-powered security services. These services provide real-time threat intelligence, advanced malware protection, intrusion prevention, web filtering, and automated response, helping organizations stay protected against evolving cyber threats.
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