Product Type | Firewall |
Model | FG-61F |
Form Factor | Desktop |
Users Supported | 200 |
Concurrent Sessions | 700000 |
New Sessions Per Second | 35000 |
Hard Drive Capacity | 128 GB |
Power Consumption (Max) | 18.7 Watt |
Power Requirements | 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz |
Fortinet FortiGate-61F Firewall + 5YR FortiCare & FortiGuard



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- Includes 5 years of FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Enterprise services for comprehensive long-term support and threat protection
- High throughput capacity (6.5 Gbps VPN and 1.4 Gbps IPS) supports bandwidth-intensive and security-sensitive network environments
- Efficient, compact hardware with low power draw (18.7W max) is ideal for space- and energy-conscious deployments
Product Overview
The Fortinet FortiGate-61F is a compact firewall solution tailored for small to mid-sized enterprises using Ethernet-based wired networks. It features 12 ports, supports Gigabit Ethernet protocols, and handles 700,000 concurrent sessions with 35,000 new sessions per second. Performance includes 6.5 Gbps VPN IPSec throughput and 1.4 Gbps IPS throughput, supported by a 128 GB internal drive. The package includes 5 years of FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Enterprise Protection, offering strong technical support and proactive threat intelligence for comprehensive network security. Low power consumption at 18.7W ensures cost-efficient operation over time.
Specifications
Product Overview
Advanced Security Features
Firewall Throughput | 10 Gbps |
VPN Throughput (IPsec) | 6.5 Gbps |
IPS Throughput | 1.4 Gbps |
NGFW Throughput | 1 Gbps |
Threat Protection Throughput | 700 Mbps |
SSL Inspection Performance | 630 Mbps |
Firewall Policies | 5000 |
SSL Inspection Support | Yes |
Antivirus Inspection | Yes |
Content Filtering | Yes |
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) | Yes |
Application Control | Yes |
Web Filtering | Yes |
Malware Protection | Yes |
Physical & Environmental
Width | 8.5 Inch |
Depth | 6.3 Inch |
Height | 1.5 Inch |
Weight | 2.87 lbs (1.3 kg) |
Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
Storage Temperature | -31°F to 158°F (-35°C to 70°C) |
Operating Humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
Interfaces
Port Count | 12 |
Networking Type | Ethernet |
Connectivity Technology | Wired |
Data Link Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
Transport Protocol | Gigabit Ethernet |
USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 |
Console Port | 1 x RJ-45 Console Port |
Dedicated Management Port | 1 x GE RJ45 MGMT Port |
LAN Ports | 2 x GE RJ45 |
WAN Ports | 1 x GE RJ45 |
DMZ/General Purpose Interfaces | 8 x GE RJ45 Switch Ports |
Cloud Management & Licensing
Management Interface | FortiOS |
Cloud Management Platform | FortiManager/FortiCloud |
Included Licensing | 5 Years FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Enterprise Protection |
Support Services | 24x7 FortiCare support, firmware updates, and FortiGuard security services |
Compliance & Origin
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TAA Compliance | |
Certifications | FCC Part 15 Class B, UL/cUL, CE, RCM, VCCI, BSMI |