The FortiGate 50G Series provides an integrated networking and security solution designed for distributed enterprise sites. Built on a patented SD-WAN ASIC (SP5), it delivers strong performance for Next-Generation Firewalling (NGFW) and SD-WAN with reduced power consumption. This model features an integrated 5G modem, allowing businesses to leverage high-speed cellular connectivity as a primary or failover WAN link, helping maintain uptime for critical branch operations.
This SKU (FG-50G-5G-BDL-809-36) includes the appliance plus a 3-year contract for FortiGuard Enterprise Protection and FortiCare Premium. The Enterprise Protection bundle provides a curated selection of AI-powered security services, including IPS, anti-malware protection, and URL/DNS filtering, to help protect against modern attack vectors and zero-day threats. With FortiCare Premium, you receive 24x7x365 availability to support ongoing operations over a multi-year deployment.
Secure Branch Networking with Integrated 5G Wireless WAN
- Converged Connectivity: Integrates NGFW, SD-WAN, and 5G wireless WAN into a single desktop appliance for simplified operations.
- High-Speed 5G Integration: Built-in Telit Cinterion modem with dual SIM slots and five external SMA antennas supports robust cellular connectivity.
- Patented ASIC Performance: Built on a patented SD-WAN ASIC (SP5) to increase speed and efficiency while reducing power requirements.
- AI-Powered Security: FortiGuard AI-Powered Security Services deliver coordinated protection against modern attack vectors and zero-day threats.
- Operational Efficiency: Centralized management through FortiOS supports automation, deep analytics, and unified networking and security operations.
- Hardware-Based Trust: Includes a dedicated TPM that securely generates, stores, and authenticates cryptographic keys.
- Secure SD-WAN: Accelerates overlay performance and improves application identification for a robust user experience.
Ideal Use Cases
- Distributed Enterprise Branches: Secure remote offices with high-speed 5G connectivity and enterprise-grade firewall protection.
- Retail Point-of-Sale: Help maintain transaction processing with cellular backup and integrated threat protection.
- Secure SD-WAN Deployments: Optimize WAN architecture at any scale with faster steering and integrated security.
- Secure Remote Work: Provide reliable and protected connectivity for critical remote or temporary office environments.
Technical Specifications Summary
- Firewall throughput: 5 / 5 / 4 Gbps (1518 / 512 / 64 byte UDP)
- IPS throughput: 2.25 Gbps
- NGFW throughput: 1.25 Gbps
- Threat protection throughput: 1.1 Gbps
- IPsec VPN throughput: 4.5 Gbps (512 byte)
- Concurrent sessions / new sessions: 720,000 TCP / 85,000 TCP per second
- SSL inspection throughput: 1.3 Gbps (IPS, avg. HTTPS)
- Interfaces: 1x GE WAN, 1x GE FortiLink, 3x GE RJ45 Ethernet, 1x USB, 1x Console (RJ45)
- 5G modem and antennas: Telit Cinterion FN990A28-HP, 2x Nano SIM, 5x WWAN antenna ports (SMA)
- Power and environment: 20.43 W avg / 23.59 W max, 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C), 10% to 90% non-condensing
- Physical: 1.6 x 8.5 x 6.3 in (40.5 x 216 x 160 mm), 2.2 lbs (1.0 kg), fanless 0 dBA
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