Fortinet FG-201F

Overview

The Fortinet FG-201F is a security appliance designed to deliver comprehensive network protection through firewall, VPN, and deep traffic inspection capabilities. It supports up to 27 Gbps of sustained firewall throughput and can handle as many as 3 million concurrent TCP sessions, making it well suited for busy campus networks, regional data centers, and large branch offices. This rack-mounted 1U unit integrates multiple connectivity options and onboard storage to streamline security management and maintain network performance.

Key features

• Firewall and VPN services combined in a single appliance to simplify network security management.
• AI-driven threat detection with FortiGuard and FortiSandbox services to block malware, ransomware, and advanced threats in real time.
• Integrated SD-WAN intelligence for efficient branch site and cloud workload connectivity.
• Flexible connectivity with eighteen gigabit Ethernet ports, eight SFP slots, and four 10G SFP+ ports for scalable fiber uplinks and server connections.
• Onboard 480 GB SSD storage for logs, quarantine files, and reports, enabling quick troubleshooting and compliance checks without external dependencies.
• Supports high availability configurations to ensure continuous network uptime.
• Includes one year of 24x7 FortiCare support and FortiGuard unified threat protection for ongoing security updates and expert assistance.

Key specs

• Firewall throughput: 27 Gbps (large packet processing)
• IPsec VPN performance: 13 Gbps
• SSL inspection throughput: 4 Gbps
• Concurrent TCP sessions: up to 3 million
• Onboard storage: 480 GB SSD
• Ethernet ports: 18 x 1 Gbps
• Fiber ports: 8 SFP + 4 10G SFP+
• Form factor: 1U rack-mount

Connectivity and compatibility

The FG-201F offers a wide range of physical interfaces to accommodate diverse network environments. Its eighteen gigabit Ethernet ports support access-layer devices, management traffic, and high-availability links, while the eight SFP and four 10G SFP+ ports provide flexible fiber connectivity options for uplinks and server connections. This combination allows the appliance to fit seamlessly into existing infrastructures without requiring additional switches for bandwidth scaling.

Performance and reliability

Powered by Fortinet’s security processing units, the FG-201F maintains low latency even under full inspection loads. Its ability to track millions of concurrent sessions ensures that growing networks can expand without redesigning security architecture. The built-in SSD storage keeps logs and quarantine files locally, speeding up incident response and compliance audits. FortiCare support and FortiGuard services provide continuous updates and expert help, enhancing reliability over time.

Ideal uses and environments

This security appliance is a strong choice for organizations with busy campus networks, regional data centers, or large branch offices that require high throughput and advanced threat protection. It fits well in setups where multiple fiber uplinks and high session counts are common, and where integrated SD-WAN and VPN capabilities simplify remote connectivity. IT teams looking for a rack-mount solution that balances performance, scalability, and comprehensive security will find the FG-201F meets these needs effectively.

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