Description
FortiGate 50G
A compact, entry-level next-generation firewall designed by Fortinet to provide security, advanced SD-WAN, and multi-gigabit performance for branch locations and small offices. It is powered by Fortinet's custom SP5 security processing ASIC, which dramatically accelerates data routing and threat scanning while consuming less power than traditional desktop enterprise CPUs.
Firewall Throughput
5 Gbps
Architecture
Fortinet SP5 security processing ASIC
Ideal For
Branch locations and small offices
Form Factor
Fanless desktop design, 0 dBA silent operation
Key Specifications
Interfaces & Form Factor
WAN
1x Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 port
LAN / FortiLink
4x Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports
Cooling
Fanless design for silent (0 dBA) operation
Core Architectural Features
Built-in Security
Hardware-accelerated threat protection and SSL inspection, backed by a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for secure key storage.
Unified Management
Uses FortiOS to converge networking tools, SD-WAN, and zero-trust network access (ZTNA) into a single console.
Wireless & Cellular Variants
Available in optional sub-models featuring integrated Wi-Fi or dual-SIM 5G connectivity for backup WAN links.
TPM Security
Advanced SD-WAN
ZTNA
Wi-Fi / 5G Variants






