Description
FortiGate-50G
A high-performance, entry-level Next-Generation Firewall and Secure SD-WAN appliance powered by Fortinet's latest-generation SP5 security processing architecture. Positioned for 10 to 50 users/devices, it marks a major architectural leap over older F-series desktop hardware, with especially large gains in SSL inspection and hardware-accelerated processing.
Firewall Throughput
Up to 5 Gbps
Architecture
Full SP5 ASIC security processor
Ideal For
10 to 50 users/devices
SSL Inspection
Up to 1.3 Gbps — 4x the FortiGate-40F
Key Performance Specifications
Driven by the SP5 ASIC, the 50G punches far above its weight class, especially with full deep-packet inspection enabled.
Hardware & Interfaces
Rich Ecosystem Variants
FortiWiFi-50G
Integrates a built-in Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) access point for unified local wireless.
FortiGate-50G-5G
Features an integrated 5G cellular modem with dual-SIM slots for automated WAN failover or primary cellular routing.
FortiGate-50G-SFP
Replaces or augments ports with a 1G SFP fiber transceiver slot for direct fiber termination.
FortiGate-50G-DSL
Features an integrated RJ11 DSL port for legacy copper connectivity profiles.
PoE+ Capability
Select models provide Power over Ethernet to drive local VoIP phones or FortiAP wireless access points directly.
FortiGate-51G
Adds onboard 64 GB storage for local log storage, packet capturing, and WAN optimization caching.
Core Enterprise Security
Quantum-Safe Protection & AI Security
Governed by the newest FortiOS versions (v7.6 / v8.0), deploying automated AI/ML-driven threat intelligence feeds from FortiGuard Labs.
Secure SD-WAN & ZTNA
Provides built-in application steering, dynamic link remediation, and native Zero Trust Network Access enforcement without secondary agent licenses.
Multi-Generation Positioning
| Feature | FortiGate-40F (Previous Gen) | FortiGate-30G (Entry G-Gen) | FortiGate-50G (Mid-Entry G-Gen) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASIC Chipset | SOC4 | SP5 Lite / Variant | Full SP5 |
| Threat Protection | 600 Mbps | 500 Mbps | 1.1 Gbps |
| SSL Inspection | 310 Mbps | 400 Mbps | 1.3 Gbps |
| Interface Options | RJ45 Copper Only | RJ45 Copper Only | SFP, DSL, PoE+, 5G SIM |
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