[shortdesc]10 Gbps firewall throughput, secure SD-WAN, 8x GE RJ45 ports, dual RJ45/SFP WAN, 128GB SSD storage [/shortdesc]
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| Model |
Fortinet FortiGate 81F |
| SKU |
FG-81F |
| Product Type |
Next Generation Firewall |
| Form Factor |
Desktop / Wall Mount / Rack Tray |
| Operating System |
FortiOS |
| Processor |
FortiASIC SoC4 |
| Internal Storage |
1 x 128 GB SSD |
| Firewall Throughput |
10 Gbps (1518 byte UDP) |
| IPS Throughput |
1.4 Gbps |
| NGFW Throughput |
1 Gbps |
| Threat Protection Throughput |
900 Mbps |
| Interfaces |
8 x GE RJ45 ports, 2 x GE RJ45/SFP shared media ports |
| USB Ports |
1 x USB 3.0 Type-A |
| Console Port |
RJ45 |
| Power Consumption |
13.5 W (average), 16.5 W (maximum) |
| Cooling |
Fanless |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) |
40 x 216 x 178 mm (1.6 x 8.5 x 7.0 in) |
| Weight |
1.1 kg (2.4 lbs) |
| Operating Temperature |
0 C to 40 C (32 F to 104 F) |
| Storage Temperature |
-35 C to 70 C (-31 F to 158 F) |
| Certifications |
FCC, CE, ICES, RCM, VCCI, BSMI, UL/cUL, CB, USGv6/IPv6 |
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[specifications]
| Firewall Throughput (UDP) |
10 / 10 / 7 Gbps (1518 / 512 / 64 byte) |
| Firewall Latency |
3.23 microseconds (64 byte UDP) |
| Firewall Throughput (Packets) |
10.5 Mpps |
| Concurrent Sessions |
1.5 million |
| New Sessions per Second |
45,000 |
| Firewall Policies |
5,000 |
| IPsec VPN Throughput |
6.5 Gbps (512-byte packets) |
| Gateway-to-Gateway VPN Tunnels |
200 |
| Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnels |
2,500 |
| SSL-VPN Throughput |
950 Mbps |
| Concurrent SSL-VPN Users |
200 (recommended maximum) |
| SSL Inspection Throughput |
715 Mbps |
| SSL Inspection Concurrent Sessions |
100,000 |
| Application Control Throughput |
1.8 Gbps |
| CAPWAP Throughput |
9 Gbps |
| Virtual Domains (VDOMs) |
10 (default / maximum) |
| Maximum FortiAPs Supported |
96 total / 48 tunnel mode |
| Maximum FortiSwitches Supported |
24 |
| High Availability |
Active-Active, Active-Passive, Clustering |
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[accesories]
| Included |
FortiGate 81F appliance; External power adapter; Documentation |
| Optional |
SP-RACKTRAY-02 rack mount tray; Wall mount kit; SFP transceiver modules |
[/accesories]
Enterprise Branch Security with Integrated Secure SD-WAN
The Fortinet FortiGate 81F is a next-generation firewall designed for enterprise branch offices and mid-sized businesses that require high-performance security and simplified WAN connectivity. Powered by Fortinet purpose-built SPU architecture and FortiOS, the FortiGate 81F delivers advanced threat protection, deep SSL inspection, and secure SD-WAN in a compact, fanless desktop appliance.
With integrated storage and high session capacity, the FortiGate 81F enables consistent security enforcement across applications, users, and locations while maintaining ultra-low latency and operational efficiency.
Key Benefits and Features
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High-Performance NGFW: Delivers up to 10 Gbps firewall throughput and 900 Mbps threat protection to secure modern encrypted traffic without bottlenecks.
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Integrated Secure SD-WAN: Optimizes application performance across multiple WAN links with intelligent traffic steering and built-in security.
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Advanced Threat Protection: Supports IPS, application control, malware protection, and SSL inspection with real-time FortiGuard intelligence.
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Purpose-Built Security Processor: Fortinet SPU acceleration ensures low latency and consistent performance under heavy inspection workloads.
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Compact Fanless Design: Desktop form factor with silent operation, ideal for branch offices and space-constrained environments.
Ideal Use Cases
- Enterprise branch office perimeter security
- Secure SD-WAN deployments with multiple WAN links
- Mid-sized business network protection
- Encrypted traffic inspection and application control
- Distributed environments requiring centralized security policies
Technical Specifications
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Firewall Throughput: Up to 10 Gbps
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Threat Protection Throughput: Up to 900 Mbps
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NGFW Throughput: Up to 1 Gbps
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SSL Inspection Throughput: Up to 715 Mbps
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Interfaces: 8x GE RJ45 ports, 2x GE RJ45/SFP shared WAN ports
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Internal Storage: 128 GB SSD
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Concurrent Sessions: Up to 1.5 million
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VPN Performance: Up to 6.5 Gbps IPsec VPN throughput
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Form Factor: Desktop, fanless
Secure Your Branch Without Compromise
Deploy the Fortinet FortiGate 81F today to achieve high-performance security, integrated SD-WAN, and enterprise-grade protection in a compact platform.
