The Fortinet FortiGate 121G next-generation firewall combines advanced AI-powered security with 480 GB of onboard SSD storage for comprehensive logging and reporting capabilities. Powered by Fortinet’s proprietary SP5 Security Processing Unit (SPU), this appliance enables high-speed networking and threat protection without compromising performance. It is designed to deliver deep visibility into users, devices, and applications while automatically blocking sophisticated threats such as ransomware and zero-day attacks.
Built for resilience and scalability, the FortiGate 121G features dual non-swappable AC power supplies and a diverse set of connectivity options, including 10 GE SFP+ FortiLink slots and multiple GE RJ45 and SFP ports. This configuration supports secure SD-WAN deployments and network segmentation, making it an ideal solution for distributed enterprises and branch offices that require robust security, integrated storage, and high availability.
This FG-121G-BDL-950-60 bundle includes Hardware + FortiCare Premium + FortiGuard Unified Threat Protection (UTP) for a 5 Year term.
Integrated storage and SP5 ASIC performance for secure, data-rich networking.
- Onboard Storage: Includes a 480 GB SSD for local logging and reporting, supporting visibility and compliance needs.
- Unparalleled Performance: Leverages the SP5 SPU to deliver 39 Gbps firewall throughput and ultra-low 3.17 μs latency.
- Advanced Threat Protection: Provides 5.3 Gbps IPS and 2.8 Gbps Threat Protection throughput to defend against complex network attacks.
- Redundant Power: Features dual built-in AC power supplies (1+1 redundancy) to ensure continuous operation in mission-critical environments.
- Flexible Connectivity: Equipped with 18x GE RJ45 ports, 8x GE SFP slots, and 4x 10GE SFP+ slots for high-speed uplink and switching.
- Secure SD-WAN: Unified operating system and security fabric support scalable SD-WAN with accelerated application steering.
Ideal Use Cases
- Distributed Enterprises: Branch locations requiring local logging and high-speed secure connectivity.
- Compliance-Heavy Sectors: Deployments where on-device data retention and reporting are mandatory.
- Secure SD-WAN: WAN edge transformation with integrated security and performance monitoring.
- Hybrid Network Security: Consistent policy enforcement across on-premise and cloud-connected segments.
Technical Specifications Summary
- Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 64 byte UDP): 39 / 39 / 28 Gbps
- Enterprise Traffic Mix Throughput: IPS 5.3 Gbps; NGFW 3.1 Gbps; Threat Protection 2.8 Gbps
- Firewall Performance: 42 Mpps; 3.17 μs latency (64 byte UDP packets)
- Session Capacity: 3 million concurrent sessions (TCP); 140,000 new sessions/second (TCP); 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: SSL-VPN 1.5 Gbps; up to 500 concurrent SSL-VPN users (recommended max); SSL Inspection 3 Gbps (IPS, avg. HTTPS)
- Interfaces: 16x GE RJ45 + 1x GE RJ45 MGMT + 1x GE RJ45 HA; 8x GE SFP; 4x 10GE SFP+ FortiLink (default); 1x RJ45 console; 1x USB
- Power: Dual non-swappable AC (1+1 redundancy), 100–240V AC 50–60 Hz; 43 W average / 47 W maximum; 159 BTU/h heat dissipation
- 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
- Compliance & Certifications: FCC Part 15B, Class A; CE; RCM; VCCI; UL/cUL; CB; BSMI; USGv6/IPv6
Upgrade Your Network Security
Deploy the FortiGate 121G (FG-121G-BDL-950-60) today for integrated storage and enterprise-grade protection with 5 Year FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Unified Threat Protection (UTP).
