Fortinet
Fortinet FortiGate 100F Network Security/Firewall Appliance
The Fortinet FortiGate FG-100F is a high-performance network security appliance built for robust enterprise protection. It leverages the specialized Fortiasic SoC4 processor to deliver exceptional throughput, including a 20 Gbps firewall capacity. With a total of 22 ports, it offers extensive connectivity, featuring 10Gb SFP+ and dedicated interfaces for management and DMZ. This appliance ensures operational reliability through dual internal power supplies. It arrives factory-sealed with a 90-day warranty, ready for immediate deployment in demanding network environments.
$2008.50
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
53
/ 476
#53 in Network Security & Firewall Devices
Price vs Category Average
-72%
Below average
Firewall Throughput
20
/ Gbps
Who it's for
- High Performance and Throughput
- Seamless Security Fabric Integration
- Comprehensive Unified Threat Management (UTM)
Who should skip it
- High Subscription Dependency
- Steep Learning Curve for FortiOS
- Variable Technical Support Quality
Key Specs
Firewall Throughput
20 Gbps
Form Factor
Desktop
Total Ethernet Ports
22
VPN Throughput (IPsec)
11.5 Gbps
Management Interface
Command Line Interface (CLI)
USB Port Type
USB 3.0
Total SFP/SFP+ Ports
12
Redundancy Features
Dual Power Supplies
Features
- High-performance firewall throughput
- Robust intrusion prevention system
- Dedicated management and DMZ ports
- Dual internal power supplies for reliability
- Advanced Fortiasic SoC4 processor
- Extensive port connectivity
- Supports numerous overlay tunnels
- Enterprise-grade security
What customers say
The FortiGate 100F is highly regarded as a reliable, high-performance firewall for mid to large enterprises. Users consistently praise its exceptional throughput, even with deep packet inspection and multiple security features running together. A major benefit is its seamless integration into the Fortinet Security Fabric, which aids operational efficiency across multiple sites. Security professionals strongly recommend this device for its robust VPN performance and comprehensive security services. The primary drawbacks noted involve a steep initial learning curve for new administrators and complexity surrounding licensing costs. Despite these configuration hurdles, the core value lies in its powerful feature set and ecosystem integration.
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