Description
FortiGate-40F
A highly popular, compact enterprise Next-Generation Firewall designed for small businesses, home offices, and remote branch locations. It integrates converged secure networking and SD-WAN capabilities into a single desktop device, powered by Fortinet's custom SOC4 ASIC hardware acceleration.
Firewall Throughput
Up to 5 Gbps
Architecture
Fortinet SOC4 ASIC hardware acceleration
Ideal For
Networks with 1 to 10 users
Form Factor
Fanless, 0 dBA silent desktop design
Key Performance Specifications
The proprietary ASIC chip offloads heavy traffic processing, allowing the unit to maintain high throughput even with active deep packet security scanning.
Hardware & Interfaces
GE RJ45
5x total (1x WAN/DMZ, 3x Internal switch, 1x FortiLink)
USB Port
Supports compatible 3G/4G USB modems for WAN failover
Wireless Variant
FortiWiFi-40F with single-radio dual-band (2.4/5GHz) access point
SOC4 ASIC
Offloads heavy traffic processing to sustain high throughput even with deep packet inspection active.
Fanless, Silent Design
Small, lightweight, and completely fanless at 0 dBA — silent operation for noise-sensitive desks.
Cellular Backup
USB-based 3G/4G modem support provides WAN failover and redundancy for uninterrupted connectivity.
Security & Lifecycle Comparison Note
| Attribute | FortiGate-40F | FortiGate-30G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Architecture | SOC4 ASIC | SP5 (upgraded) |
| RAM | ~1 GB | ~2 GB |
| SSL Inspection Throughput | 310 Mbps | 400 Mbps |
| Firewall Throughput | Up to 5 Gbps | Up to 4 Gbps |
FortiLink
FortiWiFi Option
3G/4G Failover
