The FortiGate 51G series runs on FortiOS, the industry's first converged networking and security operating system, enabling businesses to gain benefits of operational efficiency and unified protection. As a cornerstone of the Fortinet Security Fabric platform, the FortiGate NGFW works seamlessly with FortiGuard AI-Powered Security Services to deliver coordinated, automated, end-to-end security across the enterprise.
Designed for distributed enterprise sites, the FG-51G combines high-performance firewalling and secure SD-WAN in a compact, fanless desktop form factor. With its 5x GE RJ45 ports and 64GB SSD storage, it supports streamlined deployment at branch locations with integrated connectivity and onboard storage.
FortiGate 51G Next-Generation Firewall
The FortiGate 51G is purpose-built to enable secure digital transformation at the edge. With integrated SD-WAN, threat intelligence, and streamlined deployment, it helps businesses reduce complexity and improve connectivity while maintaining consistent security.
Key Benefits
- High-Speed Protection: Delivers strong firewall performance and threat protection throughput for branch environments.
- Integrated Storage: Includes 64GB SSD for onboard storage.
- Fanless Design: Silent and compact desktop form factor ideal for offices with limited space.
- Secure SD-WAN: Enables integrated SD-WAN with unified networking and security from a single FortiOS operating system.
- Unified Management: FortiOS supports centralized visibility and simplified policy management across distributed networks.
Ideal Use Cases
- Perimeter Protection: Protect networks from malicious traffic, guard against file-based threats, and secure applications and data with integrated security services.
- Secure SD-WAN: Enable WAN edge connectivity with integrated SD-WAN, security, and unified management from a single FortiOS operating system.
- Secure Branch: Extend security to WAN, LAN, and WLAN by integrating with FortiSwitch secure Ethernet switches and FortiAP access points.
- Distributed Enterprise Sites: Deploy consistent security and SD-WAN to support branch locations and scalable WAN architecture.
- Hybrid Working: Support hybrid working by integrating cloud-delivered SD-WAN with security service edge (SSE).
Technical Specifications Summary
- Firewall Throughput: 5 / 5 / 4 Gbps (1518/512/64 byte UDP packets)
- Threat Protection Throughput: 1.1 Gbps
- IPS Throughput: 2.25 Gbps
- NGFW Throughput: 1.25 Gbps
- IPsec VPN Throughput (512 byte): 4.5 Gbps
- SSL Inspection Throughput (IPS, avg. HTTPS): 1.3 Gbps
- Firewall Latency (64 byte UDP packets): 2.42 μs
- Firewall Throughput (Packets Per Second): 6 Mpps
- Internal Storage: 64 GB SSD
- Power Consumption (Average / Maximum): 8.3 W / 8.9 W
Upgrade Your Network Security
Deploy the FortiGate 51G today for a compact, fanless Firewall with secure SD-WAN and 64GB SSD storage, powered by the SP5 ASIC.
