[shortdesc] 20 Gbps firewall throughput, 2.6 Gbps IPS throughput, 1.6 Gbps NGFW throughput, Secure SD-WAN, driven by Fortinet SP4 SPU hardware acceleration. [/shortdesc]
[properties]
| Product SKU |
FG-100F |
| Product Family |
Mid-Range FortiGate Firewalls |
| Product Type |
Next-Generation Firewall |
| Form Factor |
Rack Mount, 1 RU |
| Firewall Throughput |
20 / 18 / 10 Gbps (1518 / 512 / 64 byte, UDP) |
| IPS Throughput |
2.6 Gbps |
| NGFW Throughput |
1.6 Gbps |
| Threat Protection Throughput |
1 Gbps |
| Network Interfaces |
12x GE RJ45 Ports, 4x GE SFP Slots, 4x GE RJ45/SFP Shared Media Pairs, 2x 10 GE SFP+ FortiLink Slots |
| Dimensions (H x W x L) |
1.73 x 17 x 10 inches |
| Power Input |
100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz |
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[specifications]
| System Performance |
| Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 64 byte, UDP) |
20 / 18 / 10 Gbps |
| Firewall Latency (64 byte UDP packets) |
4.97 μs |
| Firewall Throughput (Packets Per Second) |
15 Mpps |
| IPS Throughput |
2.6 Gbps |
| SSL Inspection Throughput |
1 Gbps |
| SSL Inspection CPS (IPS, avg. HTTPS) |
1800 |
| SSL Inspection Concurrent Session (IPS, avg. HTTPS) |
135,000 |
| Application Control Throughput |
2.2 Gbps |
| NGFW Throughput |
1.6 Gbps |
| Threat Protection Throughput |
1 Gbps |
| CAPWAP Throughput |
15 Gbps |
| VPN Performance |
| IPsec VPN Throughput (512 byte packets) |
11.5 Gbps |
| Gateway-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels |
2000 |
| Client-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels |
16,000 |
| SSL-VPN Throughput |
1 Gbps |
| Concurrent SSL-VPN Users (Recommended Maximum) |
500 |
| System Capacity |
| Concurrent Sessions (TCP) |
1.5 Million |
| New Sessions/Second (TCP) |
56,000 |
| Firewall Policies |
10,000 |
| Virtual Domains (Default / Maximum) |
10 / 10 |
| Maximum Number of FortiSwitches Supported |
32 |
| Maximum Number of FortiAPs (Total / Tunnel Mode) |
128 / 64 |
| Maximum Number of FortiTokens |
5000 |
| Onboard Storage |
None (Base FG-100F Model) |
| High Availability Configurations |
Active/Active, Active/Passive, Clustering |
| Hardware & Interfaces |
| GE RJ45 LAN Ports |
12 |
| GE RJ45 Management / DMZ Ports |
2 |
| GE RJ45 WAN Ports |
2 |
| GE RJ45 HA Ports |
2 |
| GE RJ45/SFP Shared Media Pairs |
4 |
| GE SFP Slots |
4 |
| 10 GE SFP+ FortiLink Slots |
2 |
| USB Port |
1 |
| Console Port |
1x Console Port (RJ45) |
| Wireless Interface |
0 |
| Power & Environment |
| Power Required |
100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz |
| Maximum Current |
100V / 1A, 240V / 0.5A |
| Power Consumption (Average / Maximum) |
26.5 W / 29.5 W |
| Operating Temperature |
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
| Regulatory Compliance |
FCC Part 15B, Class A, CE, RCM, VCCI, UL/cUL, CB, BSMI |
| Certifications |
USGv6/IPv6 |
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[accesories]
| Included Hardware |
FortiGate 100F Device, Rack Mount Kit |
| Optional accesories |
1 GE SFP RJ45 Transceiver (FN-TRAN-GC), 1 GE SFP SX Transceiver (FN-TRAN-SX), 1 GE SFP LX Transceiver (FN-TRAN-LX), 10 GE SFP+ RJ45 Transceiver (FN-TRAN-SFP+GC), 10 GE SFP+ SR Transceiver (FN-TRAN-SFP+SR), 10 GE SFP+ LR Transceiver (FN-TRAN-SFP+LR), 10 GE SFP+ ER Transceiver (FN-TRAN-SFP+ER), 10 GE SFP+ BiDi Transceivers (FN-TRAN-SFP+BD27, FN-TRAN-SFP+BD33) |
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Scalable Next-Generation Firewall and Secure SD-WAN for Branch Networks
The Fortinet FortiGate FG-100F is a next-generation firewall designed for mid-sized to large enterprise environments deployed at the campus or branch level. It combines firewall security, secure SD-WAN, and secure web gateway capabilities in a 1 RU rack mount appliance, helping IT teams consolidate network protection and connectivity into a single security platform.
Powered by Fortinet’s purpose-built SPU SP4 security processor, the FG-100F delivers up to 20 Gbps IPv4 firewall throughput, 2.6 Gbps IPS throughput, 1.6 Gbps NGFW throughput, and 1 Gbps threat protection throughput. Its flexible interface set includes dedicated GE RJ45 ports, GE SFP slots, 10 GE SFP+ FortiLink slots, and shared media configurations, making it perfectly suited for secure edge deployments, SD-WAN transformation, and access layer security with FortiSwitch and FortiAP integration.
Key Benefits & Features
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High-Performance Security: Provides firewall, IPS, NGFW, and threat protection performance for business environments that require strong security without adding unnecessary infrastructure complexity.
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Secure SD-WAN Capability: Supports application-aware traffic steering, encrypted overlay tunnels, WAN edge high availability, and centralized SD-WAN orchestration for distributed enterprise networks.
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Flexible Network Connectivity: Combines multiple GE RJ45 ports, GE SFP slots, shared media interfaces, and 10 GE SFP+ FortiLink slots to support branch, campus, WAN, and access layer deployment needs.
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Integrated Security Fabric Support: Works natively with the Fortinet Security Fabric to improve visibility, detection, threat intelligence sharing, and automated remediation across connected environments.
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Operational Efficiency: Includes centralized management, network automation, visibility tools, compliance checklists, and zero-touch integration to help reduce administrative overhead.
Ideal Use Cases
- Enterprise Branch Offices needing firewall protection, SD-WAN connectivity, and WAN path control
- Campus Network Security requiring NGFW inspection, application control, and IPS
- Secure Web Gateway deployments for protected web access and application visibility
- SD-Branch Transformation using FortiSwitch and FortiAP integration via dedicated FortiLink slots
Technical Specifications
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Brand: Fortinet
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SKU: FG-100F
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Product Series: FortiGate 100F Series
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Product Type: Next-Generation Firewall and Secure SD-WAN appliance
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Firewall Throughput: 20 / 18 / 10 Gbps IPv4 firewall throughput for 1518 / 512 / 64 byte UDP packets
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IPS Throughput: 2.6 Gbps
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NGFW Throughput: 1.6 Gbps
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Threat Protection Throughput: 1 Gbps
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IPsec VPN Throughput: 11.5 Gbps
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SSL VPN Throughput: 1 Gbps
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Concurrent Sessions: 1.5 million TCP sessions
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New Sessions Per Second: 56,000 TCP sessions per second
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Interfaces: 12x GE RJ45 LAN ports, 2x GE RJ45 WAN ports, 2x GE RJ45 Management/DMZ ports, 2x GE RJ45 HA ports, and 4x GE RJ45/SFP shared media pairs
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Fiber and FortiLink Ports: 4x GE SFP slots and 2x 10 GE SFP+ FortiLink slots
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Form Factor: Rack mount 1 RU
Strengthen Your Branch and Campus Security
Choose the Fortinet FortiGate FG-100F to standardize secure connectivity, next-generation firewall protection, and SD-WAN performance across demanding business environments. It is built for organizations that need scalable security, flexible interfaces, and centralized network control in a compact rack mount firewall.
