The FortiGate 81F-POE is the ideal secure networking device for organizations looking to consolidate branch office connectivity without sacrificing performance. By integrating 8 Power over Ethernet (PoE/+) ports with a 96W budget, the device can power access points, IP phones, and cameras directly, reducing cabling and complexity. The FG-81F-POE also includes 128GB onboard storage.
This firewall operates on FortiOS, the industry’s first converged networking and security operating system, enabling unified protection and secure SD-WAN capabilities. Accelerated by the patented SD-WAN-based ASIC SP4, the FG-81F-POE delivers fast application identification and ultra-low latency, achieving 1.4 Gbps of IPS throughput and 6.5 Gbps of IPsec VPN throughput to ensure a robust user experience and centralized protection.
Secure Networking Power with 96W PoE+ and 128GB SSD
Key Benefits
- Integrated Power Delivery: Features 8x GE PoE/+ ports with a 96W total power budget for powering edge devices directly.
- Integrated Storage: Includes 128GB onboard SSD storage.
- ASIC-Accelerated Performance: Delivers high-speed security functions, including up to 10 Gbps Firewall and 1.4 Gbps IPS throughput, via the purpose-built Fortinet SP4 ASIC.
- Converged Security Fabric: Acts as a cornerstone of the Fortinet Security Fabric, integrating control over connected FortiAPs (up to 96) and FortiSwitches (up to 24).
- Resilient Design: Supports optional dual DC power adapters for power redundancy and continuous network protection.
- Optimal Network Latency: Maintains ultra-low firewall latency of 3.23 μs (64 byte UDP) for critical applications.
Ideal Use Cases
- Branch Office Consolidation: Consolidates firewall security and PoE connectivity in a single desktop appliance.
- Retail and POS Locations: Securely power and manage edge devices, including cameras and point-of-sale systems, from one unit.
- Distributed Enterprises: Deployments requiring consistent firewall performance and integrated SD-WAN across branch locations.
- Secure Remote Work Hubs: Centralized security and management for remote users connecting via 2,500 Client-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels.
Technical Specifications Summary
- IPS Throughput: 1.4 Gbps
- NGFW Throughput: 1 Gbps
- Threat Protection Throughput: 900 Mbps
- Firewall Throughput (IPv4, 1518/512/64 byte UDP): 10 / 10 / 7 Gbps
- VPN Throughput: 6.5 Gbps (IPsec, 512 byte)
- SSL-VPN Throughput: 950 Mbps
- Concurrent Sessions (TCP): 1.5 Million
- Interfaces: 8x GE RJ45 PoE/+ Ports, 2x GE RJ45/SFP Shared Media Ports
- Total PoE Power Budget: 96 W (max 30 W per PoE/+ port)
- Power Consumption (Average / Maximum): 98 W / 137 W
- Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
- Dimensions (H x W x L): 60 x 216 x 178 mm (2.4 x 8.5 x 7.0 inches)
Upgrade Your Network Security
Streamline your branch operations with the high-performance, consolidated FortiGate 81F-POE.
