The FortiGate 51G-5G series transforms distributed enterprise connectivity with a powerful combination of Next-Generation Firewall security, embedded high-speed 5G connectivity, and onboard storage. Built on the Fortinet SP5 ASIC, this appliance delivers strong performance, while the integrated cellular module provides a robust primary or failover connection to help maintain business continuity at remote or branch locations. This bundle includes FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Unified Threat Protection (UTP) for a 1-year contract term.
This compact desktop appliance features a Telit Cinterion FN990A28-HP modem supporting a wide range of 5G and LTE bands. With dual Nano SIM slots, it enables carrier redundancy, allowing organizations to maintain uptime even if one cellular network fails. Additionally, the FG-51G-5G includes 64GB of internal SSD storage for local log retention, reporting, and caching.
High-Performance 5G SD-WAN Gateway with Storage
Key Benefits
- Embedded 5G Connectivity: Integrated 5G/LTE wireless WAN module supports flexible deployment as a primary or failover WAN connection.
- Integrated SSD Storage: 64GB onboard SSD enables local logging, reporting, and packet capture for deeper visibility and compliance.
- SP5 ASIC Performance: Powered by Fortinet's SD-WAN ASIC to deliver high firewall and IPS performance for branch deployments.
- Carrier Redundancy: Dual Nano SIM slots (Active/Passive) allow for flexible carrier switching to maximize uptime and network resilience.
- Converged Security: Unifies threat protection, SSL inspection, and SD-WAN into a single device to reduce complexity.
Ideal Use Cases
- 5G Branch Connectivity: Provides high-speed primary connectivity for locations where wired broadband is unavailable, expensive, or slow.
- Mission-Critical Failover: Acts as a reliable backup connection for retail and enterprise branches to prevent downtime during wired outage events.
- Local Logging & Compliance: Ideal for sites requiring local data retention and reporting without constant upstream connectivity to a log server.
- Pop-Up & Mobile Sites: Rapidly deploys secure, high-bandwidth networking for temporary kiosks, construction sites, or mobile workstations.
Technical Specifications Summary
- Firewall Throughput: 5 / 5 / 4 Gbps (1518/512/64 byte UDP packets)
- Firewall Throughput (Packets Per Second): 6 Mpps
- Firewall Latency: 2.42 μs (64 byte UDP packets)
- IPS Throughput (Enterprise Mix): 2.25 Gbps
- NGFW Throughput (Enterprise Mix): 1.25 Gbps
- Threat Protection Throughput (Enterprise Mix): 1.1 Gbps
- IPsec VPN Throughput: 4.5 Gbps (512 byte)
- SSL Inspection: 1.3 Gbps (IPS, avg. HTTPS); 699 CPS; 74,000 concurrent sessions
- Session Capacity: 720,000 concurrent sessions (TCP); 85,000 new sessions/second (TCP); 2,000 firewall policies
- Ports & Cellular: 1x GE RJ45 WAN, 1x GE RJ45 FortiLink (default), 3x GE RJ45 Ethernet, 1x USB, 1x RJ45 console; 5x SMA WWAN antenna ports; 2x Nano SIM (Active/Passive)
- Storage: 64 GB SSD
- Power & Physical: 12VDC, 3A; 8.3 W average / 8.9 W maximum; 1.6 x 8.5 x 6.3 in (40.5 x 216 x 160 mm); 2.2 lbs (1.0 kg)
Upgrade Your Network Security
Deploy the FortiGate 51G-5G Bundle (FG-51G-5G-BDL-950-12) today for a secure, resilient, and storage-enhanced network utilizing the power of 5G, including FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Unified Threat Protection (UTP) coverage for 1 year.
