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 Unified Threat Protection (UTP) for a 3-year contract 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 strong firewall performance and advanced 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
- SSL Inspection Performance: 1.3 Gbps; 699 CPS; 74,000 concurrent sessions
- Firewall Latency (64 byte UDP): 2.42 μs
- Firewall Throughput (Packets Per Second): 6 Mpps
- Session Capacity: 720,000 concurrent TCP sessions; 85,000 new sessions/second; 2,000 firewall policies
- Interfaces & I/O: 5x GE RJ45 (1x WAN, 4x Internal incl. 1x FortiLink default); 1x USB; 1x RJ45 console
- Storage & Power: 64 GB SSD; 12VDC, 3A; 8.3 W / 8.9 W (Average / Max)
- Physical, Environment, Compliance: 1.6 x 8.5 x 6.3 in (40.5 x 216 x 160 mm); 2.2 lbs (1.0 kg); fanless 0 dBA; 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-950-36) today for a compact, storage-enhanced security solution driven by the SP5 ASIC, including FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Unified Threat Protection (UTP) coverage for 3 years.