The FortiGate 51G-5G series supports distributed connectivity with a combination of Next-Generation Firewall security, embedded 5G/LTE wireless WAN, and onboard SSD storage. Built on the Fortinet Secure SD-WAN ASIC SP5, this appliance delivers strong performance while the integrated cellular module supports primary or failover connectivity for remote and branch locations.
This compact desktop appliance uses a Telit Cinterion FN990A28-HP modem and supports dual Nano SIM slots (Active/Passive) for carrier redundancy. The FG-51G-5G includes 64GB of onboard SSD storage.
High-Performance 5G SD-WAN Gateway with Storage
Key Benefits
- Embedded 5G Connectivity: Integrated 3G/4G/LTE/5G wireless WAN module supports deployment as a primary or failover WAN connection.
- Onboard SSD Storage: 64GB onboard SSD storage.
- SP5 ASIC Performance: Firewall throughput up to 5 / 5 / 4 Gbps and IPS throughput up to 2.25 Gbps for branch deployments.
- Carrier Redundancy: Dual Nano SIM slots (Active/Passive) support flexible carrier switching.
- Threat and Inspection Performance: Threat Protection throughput up to 1.1 Gbps and SSL Inspection throughput up to 1.3 Gbps.
Ideal Use Cases
- Perimeter Protection: Inspect and control incoming and outgoing traffic based on defined security policies.
- Secure SD-WAN: Integrated SD-WAN and firewalling in a single FortiOS-driven appliance.
- Secure Branch: Extend secure connectivity to remote sites with integrated WAN, LAN, and centralized management options.
- 5G Primary or Failover WAN: Provide wireless WAN connectivity for sites where wired access is unavailable or as backup connectivity.
Technical Specifications Summary
- Firewall Throughput (1518/512/64 byte UDP): 5 / 5 / 4 Gbps
- IPS Throughput: 2.25 Gbps
- NGFW Throughput: 1.25 Gbps
- Threat Protection Throughput: 1.1 Gbps
- IPsec VPN Throughput (512 byte): 4.5 Gbps
- Firewall Latency (64 byte UDP): 2.42 μs
- Sessions and Policies: 720,000 concurrent sessions, 85,000 new sessions/second, 2,000 firewall policies
- Interfaces: 5x GE RJ45 (1x WAN, 1x FortiLink, 3x Ethernet), 1x USB, 1x RJ45 console
- 5G/LTE Hardware: Telit Cinterion FN990A28-HP modem, 2x Nano SIM (Active/Passive), 5x SMA WWAN antenna ports
- Storage and Power: 64GB SSD, 12VDC 3A input, 8.3 W / 8.9 W average/max power consumption
- Physical and 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), fanless 0 dBA
Upgrade Your Network Security
Deploy the FortiGate 51G-5G today for a secure, resilient, and storage-enhanced network utilizing the power of 5G.
