FortiGate Chassis Platforms
Modular, High-Performance Firewall Systems for Enterprise & Data Centers
Overview of FortiGate Chassis Platforms
FortiGate chassis platforms are modular, high-performance firewall systems designed for large enterprises, service providers, and data center environments. These platforms deliver exceptional throughput, scalability, and flexibility, making them ideal for networks that require carrier-class security and continuous availability.
At SYSIT, we provide FortiGate chassis-based firewall solutions that support advanced security services, high-density connectivity, and centralized management for mission-critical infrastructures.
Modular Chassis Architecture
FortiGate chassis platforms are built on a modular architecture that allows organizations to scale performance and security capacity by adding or upgrading blades. The chassis design supports multiple security blades, networking blades, and redundant system components, all operating under a unified FortiOS operating system.
This modular approach provides long-term investment protection while allowing networks to grow without replacing the entire firewall platform.
Key Features and Benefits
High-performance firewall and NGFW services
Modular blade-based scalability
Centralized policy and security management
Hot-swappable components for high availability
Carrier-class reliability for always-on environments
Optimized for data center and service provider networks
Security Blades and System Components
FortiGate chassis platforms support multiple blade types that work together to deliver comprehensive security and networking functionality.
Security Blades – Provide next-generation firewall, IPS, VPN, and advanced threat protection
Interface Blades – Deliver high-density network connectivity for core and aggregation layers
System Controllers & Fabric Modules – Manage traffic flow, monitoring, and system coordination
Redundant Power & Cooling Modules – Ensure uninterrupted operation in critical environments
Typical Deployment Scenarios
FortiGate chassis platforms are ideal for environments where performance, scalability, and resilience are critical.
Use Cases
Enterprise data center security
Service provider core networks
Multi-tenant cloud environments
Large campus and backbone networks
High-traffic enterprise gateways
FortiGate Chassis Platform Models
SYSIT offers a range of FortiGate chassis platforms to support different performance and scalability requirements.
FortiGate Chassis Platform Specifications
| Model | Threat Protection Throughput | SSL / NGFW Throughput | Concurrent Sessions | Platform Class |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FortiGate 7040E-8 | 40 Gbps | 50 Gbps (SSL) | 160,000,000 | Enterprise Chassis Firewall |
| FortiGate 7040E-8 DC | 40 Gbps | 50 Gbps (SSL) | 160,000,000 | Data Center Chassis Firewall |
| FortiGate 7040E-9 | 40 Gbps | 50 Gbps (SSL) | 160,000,000 | Enterprise Chassis Firewall |
| FortiGate 7040E-9 DC | 40 Gbps | 50 Gbps (SSL) | 160,000,000 | Data Center Chassis Firewall |
| FortiGate 7060E-8 | 80 Gbps | 100 Gbps (NGFW) | 320,000,000 | High-Capacity Data Center Chassis |
| FortiGate 7060E-8 DC | 80 Gbps | 100 Gbps (NGFW) | 320,000,000 | Data Center Chassis Firewall |
| FortiGate 7060E-9 | 80 Gbps | 50 Gbps (SSL) | 320,000,000 | High-Capacity Enterprise Chassis |
| FortiGate 7060E-9 DC | 80 Gbps | 50 Gbps (SSL) | 320,000,000 | Data Center Chassis Firewall |
| FortiGate 7030E-QSFP28 | 40 Gbps | 50 Gbps (NGFW) | 320,000,000 | High-Density Interface Blade |
| FortiGate 7030E-SFP10G | 40 Gbps | 50 Gbps (NGFW) | 320,000,000 | High-Density Interface Blade |
| FortiGate 7081F | 312 Gbps | 324 Gbps (SSL) | 600,000,000 | Hyperscale Firewall Platform |
| FortiGate 7081F-2 | 312 Gbps | 324 Gbps (SSL) | 600,000,000 | Hyperscale Firewall Platform |
| FortiGate 7121F (NEW) | 520 Gbps | 540 Gbps (SSL) | 1,000,000,000 | Carrier-Class Hyperscale Firewall |
| FortiGate 7121F DC | 520 Gbps | 540 Gbps (SSL) | 1,000,000,000 | Carrier-Class Data Center Firewall |
| FortiGate 7121F-2 | 520 Gbps | 540 Gbps (SSL) | 1,000,000,000 | Carrier-Class Hyperscale Firewall |
FortiGuard AI-Powered Security Services
All FortiGate chassis platforms integrate with FortiGuard AI-powered security services, providing continuous threat intelligence, intrusion prevention, malware protection, and automated updates across the entire chassis ecosystem.
Deploy FortiGate Chassis Platforms with SYSIT
SYSIT specializes in the design, deployment, and support of FortiGate chassis platforms for complex enterprise and data center environments. Our expertise ensures scalable, resilient, and future-ready security architectures aligned with your business needs.