Description
FortiGate-120G
FortiGate-120G is a mid-range Next-Generation Firewall designed for distributed enterprises, branch offices, and medium-sized organizations. Powered by Fortinet's specialized SP5 hardware acceleration chip (Security Processing Unit), it serves as a higher-performance modern replacement for older models like the FortiGate 100F, delivering up to 39 Gbps of firewall throughput while handling advanced AI/ML-driven threat intelligence.
Firewall Throughput
Up to 39 Gbps
Architecture
Fortinet SP5 Security Processing Unit
Replaces
FortiGate 100F as a higher-performance upgrade
Latency
Low 3.17 μs firewall latency
Deploy Key Hardware Specs
GE RJ45
16x internal switch ports
10GE SFP+
4x ultra-fast FortiLink slots
1G SFP
8x fiber connectivity slots
HA / Mgmt
2x GE RJ45 dedicated ports
Power
Dual internal, non-hot-swappable AC power supplies
Evaluate Real-World Performance
Capitalize on Core Capabilities
Implement Secure SD-WAN
Reviewers note that the FortiGate line was among the first to combine integrated SD-WAN with zero-trust network access enforcement in a single NGFW, all running on one unified operating system. The hardware-accelerated SP5 architecture enables fast application identification and direct-to-internet steering, removing WAN performance bottlenecks.
Enforce Zero-Trust Network Access
The appliance facilitates native Universal ZTNA, automatically mapping, authenticating, and isolating user access down to the specific application layer — eliminating potential lateral threats from compromised devices.
Inspect Encrypted SSL Traffic
Deep SSL inspection scales up to 3 Gbps, closing the blind spots that let malware hide inside HTTPS channels — without bringing office productivity to a standstill.
Secure SD-WAN
Universal ZTNA
SSL Inspection
AI/ML Threat Intelligence
