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. This bundle includes FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Enterprise Protection for a 5-year term.
Designed for branch offices and small enterprises, the FG-51G combines high-performance firewalling, secure SD-WAN, and integrated storage in a compact, fanless appliance. With its 5x GE RJ45 ports and 64GB SSD, it supports reliable WAN connectivity, local logging, and advanced inspection capabilities without added complexity.
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 risk and improve connectivity while lowering total cost of ownership.
Key Benefits
- High-Speed Protection: Delivers up to 5 / 5 / 4 Gbps firewall throughput (1518/512/64 byte UDP) and up to 1.1 Gbps threat protection throughput for branch environments.
- Integrated Storage: Includes 64GB SSD for local data logging and reporting capabilities.
- Fanless Design: Silent and compact desktop form factor ideal for offices with limited space.
- Secure SD-WAN: Improves WAN performance and reliability with application-aware routing and built-in security.
- Unified Management: FortiOS enables centralized visibility and simplified policy management across distributed networks.
Ideal Use Cases
- Small Branch Offices: Provides enterprise-grade security in a compact form factor with local storage for logs.
- Secure Distributed Enterprises: Helps unify threat protection and SD-WAN connectivity across multiple sites.
- Edge Security Deployments: Enables reliable and secure edge computing for retail, clinics, and remote offices.
- Secure Branch: Extends security to WAN, LAN, and WLAN by integrating with FortiSwitch and FortiAP.
- Remote/Hybrid Work: Enhances hybrid working 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
- Firewall Latency (64 byte UDP): 2.42 μs
- Concurrent Sessions / New Sessions (TCP): 720,000 / 85,000
- Interfaces: 1x GE RJ45 WAN, 1x GE RJ45 FortiLink, 3x GE RJ45 Ethernet; 1x USB; 1x RJ45 console
- Internal Storage: 64 GB SSD
- Power & Environment: 12VDC, 3A; 8.3 W / 8.9 W (Average / Max); 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C); FCC, ISED, CE, UL/cUL, CB; USGv6/IPv6
Upgrade Your Network Security
Deploy the FortiGate 51G Bundle (FG-51G-BDL-809-60) today for a compact, storage-enhanced firewall and SD-WAN solution built on the secure SD-WAN ASIC SP5, including FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Enterprise Protection for 5 years.