Description
FortiGate-81F
A highly capable, entry-to-mid-range Next-Generation Firewall designed for small-to-medium businesses (SMBs) and enterprise branch deployments. It bridges the gap between desktop convenience and complex multi-link corporate environments. The standout defining aspect of the "81" model prefix is its onboard 128 GB SSD storage, which serves local logging, reporting, and packet capturing directly on the machine.
Firewall Throughput
Up to 10 Gbps (1518 byte UDP)
Onboard Storage
128 GB SSD for local logging & reporting
Architecture
Fortinet SOC4 ASIC, multi-core RISC processor
Fiber Ready
Shared RJ45/SFP ports for direct fiber WAN
Key Performance Specifications
The FortiGate-81F relies on Fortinet's purpose-built SOC4 ASIC chipset, integrating a multi-core RISC processor with custom network and content processing architecture to maintain fast inspection without CPU degradation.
Advanced Hardware & Physical Interfaces
The 81F builds out a remarkably flexible port map, most notably adding fiber compatibility to Fortinet's mid-desktop line.
Shared Media
2x GE RJ45/SFP, configurable as copper or SFP fiber transceivers
WAN Ports
2x dedicated 10/100/1000Base-T copper for multi-ISP link management
Internal Switch
6x GE RJ45 ports for core endpoint segments or local networks
FortiLink Ports
2x GE RJ45, for orchestrating downstream FortiSwitch and FortiAP extensions
Thermal Design
Totally fanless, silent (0 dBA) operation
Versatile Portfolio Variants
FortiWiFi-81F-2R
Incorporates an integrated dual-band, dual-stream Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) access point directly into the chassis.
FortiGate-81F-POE
Features built-in Power over Ethernet ports to power IP phones, cameras, or external wireless access points without midspan injectors.
FortiGate-81F-Bypass
Includes a hardware bypass port pair (WAN1/Port1) designed to preserve inline traffic continuity across power or platform failures.
Multi-Tier Product Distinction
| Feature | FortiGate-71F | FortiGate-81F | FortiGate-91G (New Gen) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ASIC Chipset | SOC4 | SOC4 | SP5 |
| SFP Fiber Interface | No (RJ45 Only) | Yes (2x Shared SFP) | Yes (2x 10GE SFP+) |
| Threat Protection | 800 Mbps | 900 Mbps | 2.2 Gbps |
| SSL Inspection | 700 Mbps | 715 Mbps | 2.6 Gbps |
| Local SSD Caching | 128 GB | 128 GB | 120 GB |
128 GB SSD
SFP Fiber Ready
FortiLink
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