The Fortinet FortiGate 100F Firewall Appliance is designed to deliver enterprise-level security and networking performance for medium-sized and distributed enterprises. With an extensive array of connectivity options, it features 22 Gigabit Ethernet (GE) RJ45 ports, 4 SFP ports, and 2 10G SFP+ FortiLink ports for diverse networking environments. Dual internal power supplies provide redundancy, ensuring continuous and reliable operation. The appliance integrates AI-driven threat intelligence from FortiGuard Labs, delivering superior protection against known and unknown cyber threats, both in encrypted and non-encrypted traffic.
Powered by a purpose-built Secure SD-WAN ASIC, the FortiGate 100F offers high-performance threat protection, ultra-low network latency, and SSL inspection, making it ideal for business-critical applications. The firewall’s ability to handle up to 1.5 million concurrent sessions and support advanced IPS, application control, and VPN features ensures comprehensive network security and scalability.
Key Features:
- Comprehensive Connectivity: 22 GE RJ45 ports, 4 SFP ports, and 2 10G SFP+ FortiLink ports offer extensive network flexibility and connectivity options.
- Dual Power Supplies: Ensures redundancy for continuous operation and enhanced reliability.
- Advanced AI-Driven Security: Leverages FortiGuard Labs AI-driven threat intelligence for real-time protection against malware, exploits, and malicious websites.
- Secure SD-WAN Performance: Powered by a dedicated SD-WAN ASIC, delivering secure and cost-effective network traffic management for business-critical applications.
- High-Performance Firewall: Delivers 20.0 Gbps firewall throughput and up to 1.5 million concurrent sessions for robust traffic management.
- Threat Protection: 1.0 Gbps threat protection throughput for comprehensive defense against various cyber threats.
- VPN Support: 11.5 Gbps IPSec VPN throughput and support for up to 2,500 site-to-site VPN tunnels and 16,500 client VPN tunnels.
- Centralized Management: Simple management console with Zero Touch Integration and comprehensive automation for easy deployment and monitoring.
Specifications:
- Firewall Throughput: 20.0 Gbps
- Threat Protection Throughput: 1.0 Gbps
- IPS Throughput: 2.6 Gbps
- Application Control Throughput: 2.2 Gbps
- SSL Inspection Throughput: 1.0 Gbps
- Concurrent Sessions: 1.5 million (135,000 SSL sessions)
- New Sessions per Second: 56,000
- Network Latency: 5 microseconds
- VPN Throughput: 11.5 Gbps (IPSec), 750 Mbps (SSL VPN)
- VPN Tunnels: 2,500 site-to-site IPSec VPN, 16,500 client VPN tunnels (500 concurrent SSL VPN users)
- Supported Access Points: 128 (64 in FortiAP Tunnel Mode)
- Form Factor: 19-inch rack mount (1U)
- Dimensions: 432mm x 254mm x 44mm
- Weight: 3.29 kg
- Power Supply: Dual internal power supplies included for redundancy
Conclusion:
The Fortinet FortiGate 100F Firewall Appliance is a highly scalable, performance-driven security solution designed for medium-sized enterprises. It combines comprehensive threat protection, advanced firewall capabilities, and seamless connectivity options with dual power supplies for enhanced redundancy. Ideal for businesses that require robust security and reliable network performance, this appliance supports secure SD-WAN for critical applications and offers extensive management options through Fortinet's Security Fabric integration.
