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
- High-Performance Security: Provides firewall, IPS, NGFW, and threat protection performance for business environments that require strong security without adding unnecessary infrastructure complexity.
- 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.
- 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.
- Integrated Security Fabric Support: Works natively with the Fortinet Security Fabric to improve visibility, detection, threat intelligence sharing, and automated remediation across connected environments.
- 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
- Brand: Fortinet
- SKU: FG-100F
- Product Series: FortiGate 100F Series
- Product Type: Next-Generation Firewall and Secure SD-WAN appliance
- Firewall Throughput: 20 / 18 / 10 Gbps IPv4 firewall throughput for 1518 / 512 / 64 byte UDP packets
- IPS Throughput: 2.6 Gbps
- NGFW Throughput: 1.6 Gbps
- Threat Protection Throughput: 1 Gbps
- IPsec VPN Throughput: 11.5 Gbps
- SSL VPN Throughput: 1 Gbps
- Concurrent Sessions: 1.5 million TCP sessions
- New Sessions Per Second: 56,000 TCP sessions per second
- 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
- Fiber and FortiLink Ports: 4x GE SFP slots and 2x 10 GE SFP+ FortiLink slots
- 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.
