The Fortinet FortiGate 121G next-generation firewall combines AI-powered security and machine learning (ML) with 480 GB of onboard SSD storage. Powered by Fortinet’s secure SD-WAN ASIC SP5 and purpose-built SPU processing, this appliance delivers high-speed networking, SSL inspection, and threat protection without compromising performance. It is designed to provide deep visibility into users, devices, and applications while protecting against modern threats including ransomware, malware, and zero-day attacks.
Built for resilience and scalability, the FortiGate 121G features dual non-swappable AC power supplies (1+1 redundancy) and a diverse set of connectivity options, including 4x 10 GE SFP+ FortiLink slots plus multiple GE RJ45 and SFP interfaces. This configuration supports secure SD-WAN deployments and network segmentation, making it an ideal solution for distributed enterprises and branch deployments that require robust security, internal storage, and high availability.
This FG-121G-BDL-809-12 bundle includes the firewall plus 1 Year FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Enterprise Protection.
Integrated storage and SP5 ASIC performance for secure, data-rich networking.
- Onboard Storage: Includes a 480 GB SSD for internal storage.
- Unparalleled Performance: Powered by the secure SD-WAN ASIC SP5 to deliver 39 / 39 / 28 Gbps firewall throughput and 3.17 μs latency (64-byte UDP).
- Advanced Threat Protection: Delivers up to 5.3 Gbps IPS, 3.1 Gbps NGFW, and 2.8 Gbps Threat Protection throughput (Enterprise Traffic Mix).
- Redundant Power: Features dual non-swappable AC power supplies (1+1 redundancy) for continuous operation.
- Flexible Connectivity: Equipped with 18x GE RJ45 ports, 8x GE SFP slots, and 4x 10GE SFP+ FortiLink slots for high-speed uplink and access integration.
- Secure SD-WAN: Unified networking and security with FortiOS to reduce complexity across hybrid WAN environments.
Ideal Use Cases
- Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW): Edge security with deep visibility and integrated threat protection.
- Secure SD-WAN: WAN edge transformation with unified security and performance steering.
- Universal ZTNA: Policy-based access to applications across users and locations.
- SD-Branch Connectivity: FortiLink-enabled integration for converged security and network access.
Technical Specifications Summary
- Firewall Throughput: 39 / 39 / 28 Gbps (1518 / 512 / 64 byte UDP packets)
- Enterprise Traffic Mix: IPS 5.3 Gbps; NGFW 3.1 Gbps; Threat Protection 2.8 Gbps
- Firewall Performance: 3.17 μs latency (64-byte UDP); 42 Mpps
- Session Capacity: 3 Million concurrent sessions; 140,000 new sessions/second; 10,000 firewall policies
- VPN Performance: IPsec VPN 35 Gbps (512 byte); 2,000 gateway-to-gateway tunnels; 16,000 client-to-gateway tunnels
- SSL & App Control: SSL inspection 3 Gbps (IPS, avg. HTTPS); 1.5 Gbps SSL-VPN; Application control 6.7 Gbps (HTTP 64K)
- Interfaces: 16x GE RJ45 + 1x MGMT + 1x HA; 8x GE SFP; 4x 10GE SFP+ FortiLink; 1x RJ45 console; 1x USB
- Storage: 1 x 480 GB SSD
- Power: Dual non-swappable AC (1+1 redundancy); 100-240VAC, 50-60Hz; 43 W avg / 47 W max; 159 BTU/h
- Physical & Environment: Rack mount 1RU; 1.73 x 17 x 10 inches (44 x 432 x 254 mm); 12.17 lbs (5.52 kg); 0°C to 40°C operating; 10% to 90% non-condensing; 49 dBA
Upgrade Your Network Security
Deploy the FortiGate 121G (FG-121G-BDL-809-12) today for integrated storage and enterprise-grade threat protection with 1 Year FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Enterprise Protection.
