Converged Next-Generation Firewall and SD-WAN for Branch Security
The Fortinet FortiGate FG-40F is a compact FortiGate 40F Series next-generation firewall designed to combine firewalling, SD-WAN, network controller functionality, and security in one desktop appliance. It is built for distributed enterprise sites, branch offices, small business networks, and secure WAN edge deployments where IT teams need reliable protection, efficient connectivity, and centralized control without deploying multiple separate devices.
Powered by FortiOS and Fortinet’s SoC4 security processing architecture, the FG-40F delivers up to 5 Gbps IPv4 firewall throughput, 1 Gbps IPS throughput, 800 Mbps NGFW throughput, and 600 Mbps threat protection throughput. Its 5 GE RJ45 port design includes WAN, FortiLink, and internal Ethernet connectivity, supporting secure network segmentation, branch access, and FortiSwitch integration through FortiLink. FortiManager and FortiGate Cloud support centralized visibility, simplified deployment, analytics, and ongoing management across Fortinet environments.
Key Benefits & Features
- 1-Year UTP Bundle License: Features comprehensive FortiGuard security services including Intrusion Prevention (IPS), Al-powered inline malware prevention, application control, web/DNS filtering, CASB, data loss prevention, and anti-botnet protection.
- High-Performance Security: Delivers up to 5 Gbps firewall throughput with specialized hardware acceleration for IPS, NGFW, and threat protection, built specifically to match the demands of compact businesses and branch deployments.
- Integrated SD-WAN: Combines WAN edge functionality, security path optimization, and unified management through a single platform to help organizations optimize application performance across distributed locations.
- Access Layer Integration: Includes a hardware-accelerated FortiLink port that converges security and network access by extending the firewall configuration directly to connected FortiSwitch devices as logical extensions.
- Compact Deployment: Fanless, 0 dBA desktop form factor ensures whisper-quiet, reliable operation inside small work environments where space efficiency and low network disruption are top priorities.
- Centralized Operations: Fully compatible with FortiManager and FortiGate Cloud to unlock unified management, deep security analytics, automated provisioning workflows, and comprehensive network compliance reporting.
Ideal Use Cases
- Branch Offices needing consolidated firewalling, integrated SD-WAN, and comprehensive network access control
- Secure WAN Edge deployments with unified policy enforcement across hybrid environments
- Small Business Networks requiring compact, reliable, and high-performance GE RJ45 firewall protection
- Fortinet Security Fabric environments leveraging automated FortiSwitch and FortiAP access point integration
Technical Specifications
- Total GE RJ45 Ports: 5x GE RJ45 ports
- WAN Port: 1x GE RJ45 WAN port
- Internal Ports: 3x hardware accelerated GE RJ45 internal ports
- FortiLink Port: 1x hardware accelerated GE RJ45 FortiLink port by default
- USB Port: 1x USB port
- Console Port: 1x RJ45 console port
- IPv4 Firewall Throughput: 5 / 5 / 5 Gbps for 1518 / 512 / 64 byte UDP
- IPS Throughput: 1 Gbps
- NGFW Throughput: 800 Mbps
- Threat Protection Throughput: 600 Mbps
- IPsec VPN Throughput: 4.4 Gbps
- Concurrent Sessions: 700,000 TCP sessions
- New Sessions Per Second: 35,000 TCP sessions
- Maximum FortiSwitches Supported: 8
- Maximum FortiAPs Supported: 16 total and 8 tunnel mode
- Form Factor: Desktop / Wall Mount supported
Strengthen Branch Security with FortiGate FG-40F
Choose the Fortinet FortiGate FG-40F to consolidate firewall protection, SD-WAN, access layer integration, and centralized management in a compact desktop platform built for secure business connectivity.
