The FortiGate 50G-SFP series runs on FortiOS, Fortinet’s converged networking and security operating system, enabling unified protection and simplified operations across security and networking functions.
The 50G-SFP family is built on the Fortinet SP5 ASIC to accelerate security inspection and networking functions in a compact platform. The inclusion of an SFP port allows for direct fiber connectivity, providing flexibility for longer distance uplinks.
Converged Next-Generation Firewall with SFP Connectivity
Key Benefits
- Fiber Connectivity: Includes a dedicated 1GE SFP port to support fiber uplinks for long-distance connectivity and flexible network designs.
- High Performance: Powered by the Fortinet SP5 ASIC for fast throughput and efficient security inspection.
- Simplified Operations: Centralized management for networking and security with automated workflows, deep analytics, and self-healing capabilities.
- Integrated SD-WAN: Delivers faster application identification to avoid delays and accelerates overlay performance regardless of location.
- Compact & Fanless: Small, lightweight desktop form factor with 0 dBA noise level, suitable for noise-sensitive environments like retail or small offices.
Ideal Use Cases
- Fiber-Connected Branch: Perfect for branch offices requiring direct fiber termination for high-speed, long-distance WAN uplinks.
- Perimeter Protection: Inspects and controls incoming and outgoing traffic based on defined security policies to guard against defined and unknown threats.
- Secure SD-WAN: Enables best-of-breed WAN edge with integrated SD-WAN, WAN optimization, and security from a single OS.
- Remote/Hybrid Work: Enhances hybrid working with a comprehensive SASE solution by integrating cloud-delivered SD-WAN with security service edge (SSE).
Technical Specifications Summary
- Firewall Throughput (1518/512/64 byte UDP): 5 / 5 / 4 Gbps
- IPS Throughput (Enterprise Mix): 2.25 Gbps
- NGFW Throughput: 1.25 Gbps
- Threat Protection Throughput: 1.1 Gbps
- IPsec VPN Throughput (512 byte): 4.5 Gbps
- SSL Inspection Throughput: 1.3 Gbps
- Firewall Latency (64 byte UDP): 2.42 μs
- Concurrent Sessions (TCP): 720,000
- Interfaces: 5x GE RJ45 (4x internal, 1x WAN), 1x GE SFP
- Power & Form Factor: 12VDC, 3A; fanless desktop; 8.3 W / 8.9 W (avg/max)
- Physical & Environment: 1.6 x 8.5 x 6.3 in (40.5 x 216 x 160 mm), 2.2 lbs (1.0 kg), 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
- Compliance & Certifications: FCC, ISED, CE, UL/cUL, CB, USGv6/IPv6
Upgrade Your Network Security
Deploy the FortiGate 50G-SFP today for a secure, fiber-ready, and high-performance networking solution.
