The FortiGate 71F-BDL-809-36 bundle runs on FortiOS, a converged networking and security operating system, enabling businesses to gain operational efficiency and unified protection. As a cornerstone of the Fortinet Security Fabric platform, the FortiGate Firewall works seamlessly with FortiGuard AI-Powered Security Services to deliver coordinated, automated, end-to-end threat protection in real time.
The 71F family is built on the patented SD-WAN-based ASIC, which delivers improved performance over traditional CPUs with reduced power consumption. This application-specific design further accelerates the convergence of networking and security functions in the 71F family to optimize secure connections and deliver a robust user experience at branch locations. Additionally, the FG-71F includes 128 GB SSD onboard storage.
Converged Next-Generation Firewall and SD-WAN with Integrated Storage
Key Benefits
- High Performance: Enabled by Fortinet's patented ASIC and the FortiOS operating system to deliver strong throughput and fast security inspection.
- Integrated Storage: Includes onboard SSD storage to support local log storage and data retention at the branch.
- Enterprise-Grade Protection: Includes FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Enterprise Protection (3 Year contract) alongside FortiGuard AI-Powered Security Services to help protect against malicious traffic, file-based threats, and web-based attacks.
- Simplified Operations: Centralized management for networking and security with automated workflows, deep analytics, and self-healing.
- Integrated SD-WAN: Delivers faster application identification to avoid delays and accelerates overlay performance regardless of location.
- Compact & Fanless: Small, lightweight desktop form factor with 0 dBA noise level, suitable for noise-sensitive environments like retail or small offices.
Ideal Use Cases
- Secure Branch: Extends security to WAN, LAN, and WLAN at branch offices for unified protection and reliable connectivity with local logs.
- Perimeter Protection: Inspects and controls incoming and outgoing traffic based on defined security policies to guard against known and unknown threats.
- Secure SD-WAN: Enables WAN edge with integrated SD-WAN, WAN optimization, and security from a single operating system.
- Universal ZTNA: Controls access to applications no matter where the user is and no matter where the application is hosted for universal application of access policies.
Technical Specifications Summary
- Firewall Throughput: 10/10/6 Gbps (1518/512/64 byte UDP packets)
- IPS / NGFW / Threat Protection: 1.4 Gbps IPS; 1 Gbps NGFW; 800 Mbps threat protection
- Latency & Capacity: 2.54 μs firewall latency (64 byte UDP); 1.5 M concurrent sessions (TCP); 35,000 new sessions/second (TCP); 5,000 firewall policies
- VPN Performance: 6.1 Gbps IPsec VPN throughput (512 byte); 200 gateway-to-gateway IPsec tunnels; 500 client-to-gateway IPsec tunnels
- SSL Performance: 405 Mbps SSL-VPN throughput; 200 concurrent SSL-VPN users (recommended maximum, tunnel mode); 700 Mbps SSL inspection throughput (IPS, avg. HTTPS)
- Interfaces: 10 x GE RJ45 (2 x WAN, 1 x DMZ, 2 x FortiLink, 5 x internal) + 1 x USB + 1 x RJ45 console
- Storage: 1 x 128 GB SSD
- Power & Environment: 12VDC, 3A; 17.2 W avg / 18.7 W max; 0°C to 40°C operating; 10% to 90% non-condensing humidity; fanless 0 dBA
- Physical: 1.5 x 8.5 x 6.3 in (38.5 x 216 x 160 mm); 2.23 lbs (1.01 kg)
Upgrade Your Network Security
Choose the FortiGate 71F-BDL-809-36 bundle for a scalable, high-performance security solution that unifies networking and protection.
