[shortdesc] 20 Gbps firewall throughput, 2.6 Gbps IPS throughput, 1.6 Gbps NGFW throughput, Secure SD-WAN, driven by Fortinet SP4 SPU hardware acceleration. [/shortdesc]

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Product SKU	FG-100F
Product Family	Mid-Range FortiGate Firewalls
Product Type	Next-Generation Firewall
Form Factor	Rack Mount, 1 RU
Firewall Throughput	20 / 18 / 10 Gbps (1518 / 512 / 64 byte, UDP)
IPS Throughput	2.6 Gbps
NGFW Throughput	1.6 Gbps
Threat Protection Throughput	1 Gbps
Network Interfaces	12x GE RJ45 Ports, 4x GE SFP Slots, 4x GE RJ45/SFP Shared Media Pairs, 2x 10 GE SFP+ FortiLink Slots
Dimensions (H x W x L)	1.73 x 17 x 10 inches
Power Input	100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz

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[specifications]

System Performance
Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 64 byte, UDP)	20 / 18 / 10 Gbps
Firewall Latency (64 byte UDP packets)	4.97 μs
Firewall Throughput (Packets Per Second)	15 Mpps
IPS Throughput	2.6 Gbps
SSL Inspection Throughput	1 Gbps
SSL Inspection CPS (IPS, avg. HTTPS)	1800
SSL Inspection Concurrent Session (IPS, avg. HTTPS)	135,000
Application Control Throughput	2.2 Gbps
NGFW Throughput	1.6 Gbps
Threat Protection Throughput	1 Gbps
CAPWAP Throughput	15 Gbps
VPN Performance
IPsec VPN Throughput (512 byte packets)	11.5 Gbps
Gateway-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels	2000
Client-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels	16,000
SSL-VPN Throughput	1 Gbps
Concurrent SSL-VPN Users (Recommended Maximum)	500
System Capacity
Concurrent Sessions (TCP)	1.5 Million
New Sessions/Second (TCP)	56,000
Firewall Policies	10,000
Virtual Domains (Default / Maximum)	10 / 10
Maximum Number of FortiSwitches Supported	32
Maximum Number of FortiAPs (Total / Tunnel Mode)	128 / 64
Maximum Number of FortiTokens	5000
Onboard Storage	None (Base FG-100F Model)
High Availability Configurations	Active/Active, Active/Passive, Clustering
Hardware & Interfaces
GE RJ45 LAN Ports	12
GE RJ45 Management / DMZ Ports	2
GE RJ45 WAN Ports	2
GE RJ45 HA Ports	2
GE RJ45/SFP Shared Media Pairs	4
GE SFP Slots	4
10 GE SFP+ FortiLink Slots	2
USB Port	1
Console Port	1x Console Port (RJ45)
Wireless Interface	0
Power & Environment
Power Required	100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz
Maximum Current	100V / 1A, 240V / 0.5A
Power Consumption (Average / Maximum)	26.5 W / 29.5 W
Operating Temperature	32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Regulatory Compliance	FCC Part 15B, Class A, CE, RCM, VCCI, UL/cUL, CB, BSMI
Certifications	USGv6/IPv6

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[accesories]

Included Hardware	FortiGate 100F Device, Rack Mount Kit
Optional accesories	1 GE SFP RJ45 Transceiver (FN-TRAN-GC), 1 GE SFP SX Transceiver (FN-TRAN-SX), 1 GE SFP LX Transceiver (FN-TRAN-LX), 10 GE SFP+ RJ45 Transceiver (FN-TRAN-SFP+GC), 10 GE SFP+ SR Transceiver (FN-TRAN-SFP+SR), 10 GE SFP+ LR Transceiver (FN-TRAN-SFP+LR), 10 GE SFP+ ER Transceiver (FN-TRAN-SFP+ER), 10 GE SFP+ BiDi Transceivers (FN-TRAN-SFP+BD27, FN-TRAN-SFP+BD33)

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Scalable Next-Generation Firewall and Secure SD-WAN for Branch Networks

The Fortinet FortiGate FG-100F is a next-generation firewall designed for mid-sized to large enterprise environments deployed at the campus or branch level. It combines firewall security, secure SD-WAN, and secure web gateway capabilities in a 1 RU rack mount appliance, helping IT teams consolidate network protection and connectivity into a single security platform.

Powered by Fortinet’s purpose-built SPU SP4 security processor, the FG-100F delivers up to 20 Gbps IPv4 firewall throughput, 2.6 Gbps IPS throughput, 1.6 Gbps NGFW throughput, and 1 Gbps threat protection throughput. Its flexible interface set includes dedicated GE RJ45 ports, GE SFP slots, 10 GE SFP+ FortiLink slots, and shared media configurations, making it perfectly suited for secure edge deployments, SD-WAN transformation, and access layer security with FortiSwitch and FortiAP integration.

Key Benefits & Features

• High-Performance Security: Provides firewall, IPS, NGFW, and threat protection performance for business environments that require strong security without adding unnecessary infrastructure complexity.
• Secure SD-WAN Capability: Supports application-aware traffic steering, encrypted overlay tunnels, WAN edge high availability, and centralized SD-WAN orchestration for distributed enterprise networks.
• Flexible Network Connectivity: Combines multiple GE RJ45 ports, GE SFP slots, shared media interfaces, and 10 GE SFP+ FortiLink slots to support branch, campus, WAN, and access layer deployment needs.
• Integrated Security Fabric Support: Works natively with the Fortinet Security Fabric to improve visibility, detection, threat intelligence sharing, and automated remediation across connected environments.
• Operational Efficiency: Includes centralized management, network automation, visibility tools, compliance checklists, and zero-touch integration to help reduce administrative overhead.

Ideal Use Cases

• Enterprise Branch Offices needing firewall protection, SD-WAN connectivity, and WAN path control
• Campus Network Security requiring NGFW inspection, application control, and IPS
• Secure Web Gateway deployments for protected web access and application visibility
• SD-Branch Transformation using FortiSwitch and FortiAP integration via dedicated FortiLink slots

Technical Specifications

• Brand: Fortinet
• SKU: FG-100F
• Product Series: FortiGate 100F Series
• Product Type: Next-Generation Firewall and Secure SD-WAN appliance
• Firewall Throughput: 20 / 18 / 10 Gbps IPv4 firewall throughput for 1518 / 512 / 64 byte UDP packets
• IPS Throughput: 2.6 Gbps
• NGFW Throughput: 1.6 Gbps
• Threat Protection Throughput: 1 Gbps
• IPsec VPN Throughput: 11.5 Gbps
• SSL VPN Throughput: 1 Gbps
• Concurrent Sessions: 1.5 million TCP sessions
• New Sessions Per Second: 56,000 TCP sessions per second
• Interfaces: 12x GE RJ45 LAN ports, 2x GE RJ45 WAN ports, 2x GE RJ45 Management/DMZ ports, 2x GE RJ45 HA ports, and 4x GE RJ45/SFP shared media pairs
• Fiber and FortiLink Ports: 4x GE SFP slots and 2x 10 GE SFP+ FortiLink slots
• Form Factor: Rack mount 1 RU

Strengthen Your Branch and Campus Security

Choose the Fortinet FortiGate FG-100F to standardize secure connectivity, next-generation firewall protection, and SD-WAN performance across demanding business environments. It is built for organizations that need scalable security, flexible interfaces, and centralized network control in a compact rack mount firewall.