Fortinet FortiGate 61E

Legacy / end of life · renewals available

End-of-life compact desktop next-generation firewall built on Fortinet's SoC3 security processor, with 3 Gbps firewall throughput, 1.3 million concurrent sessions, seven GE RJ45 internal ports plus dual WAN and a 128 GB onboard SSD for local logging in a fanless form factor for small offices and branches. The FortiGate 61E hardware is no longer sold — FortiGuard and FortiCare renewals are still available below (renewal window closes mid-2026), and the FortiGate 70G is the current, currently-shipping replacement.

KEY PERFORMANCE
Threat protection200 Mbps
Firewall throughput3 Gbps
NGFW throughput250 Mbps
Concurrent sessions1.3 M
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RENEWALS

FortiGate 61E licensing renewals

The FortiGate 61E hardware has reached end of life and is no longer sold. These FortiGuard and FortiCare renewals keep an installed unit licensed and supported. Licensing is delivered electronically worldwide.

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OVERVIEW

What the FortiGate 61E is for

The FortiGate 61E is an end-of-life compact desktop next-generation firewall from Fortinet's 60E series. Built on the SoC3 security processor, it delivers 3 Gbps of firewall throughput, 250 Mbps NGFW, 200 Mbps of threat protection and 1,300,000 concurrent sessions over seven GE RJ45 internal ports plus two GE RJ45 WAN ports and a GE RJ45 DMZ port, with a 128 GB onboard SSD for local logging. The 61E reached end of order in 2021 and end of support in 2026, so the hardware is no longer sold; you can still renew its FortiGuard security services and FortiCare support to keep an installed unit protected, using the renewal bundles below.

When you are ready to replace it, the currently-shipping FortiGate 70G is the direct successor — a full-generation jump in firewall throughput, threat protection and secure SD-WAN in the same compact desktop class — and the FortiGate 90G steps up further with 28 Gbps firewall throughput and 3 million sessions. See the upgrade path comparison below.

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RENEW OR UPGRADE

Renew the FortiGate 61E, or upgrade?

A quick guide to keeping your existing unit protected, or moving to a current FortiGate.

You run a FortiGate 61E today and want to keep it protected
Renew FortiGuard + FortiCare below
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Ready to replace it with a current, fully supported model
FortiGate 70G
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Need more throughput and sessions for a growing branch
FortiGate 90G
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Want integrated Wi-Fi for a small office
FortiWiFi 70G
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SPECIFICATIONS

FortiGate 61E specifications

Firewall throughput (1518 / 512 / 64 byte, UDP)3 / 3 / 3 Gbps
Firewall latency (64 byte, UDP)3 µs
Firewall throughput (packets/sec)4.5 Mpps
Concurrent sessions (TCP)1,300,000
New sessions/second (TCP)30,000
Firewall policies5,000
IPS throughput (Enterprise mix)400 Mbps
NGFW throughput (Enterprise mix)250 Mbps
Threat protection throughput (Enterprise mix)200 Mbps
IPsec VPN throughput (512 byte)2 Gbps
Gateway-to-gateway IPsec VPN tunnels200
Client-to-gateway IPsec VPN tunnels500
SSL-VPN throughput150 Mbps
Concurrent SSL-VPN users (tunnel mode, rec. max)200
SSL inspection throughput (IPS, avg. HTTPS)135 Mbps
SSL inspection concurrent sessions75,000
Application control throughput (HTTP 64K)650 Mbps
CAPWAP throughput (HTTP 64K)890 Mbps
Virtual domains (default / max)10 / 10
Maximum managed FortiSwitches16
Maximum managed FortiAPs (total / tunnel)30 / 10
Maximum FortiTokens500
High availabilityActive-Active, Active-Passive, Clustering
Hardware accelerationFortinet SPU (SoC3)
Interfaces2x GE RJ45 WAN, 1x GE RJ45 DMZ, 7x GE RJ45 internal, 1x USB, 1x console (RJ45)
Onboard storage1x 128 GB SSD
Weight1.9 lbs (0.9 kg)
Form factorDesktop, fanless
Dimensions (H x W x L)1.5 x 8.5 x 6.3 in (38 x 216 x 160 mm)
Power input100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz (external DC power adapter)
Operating temperature32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
Storage temperature-31°F to 158°F (-35°C to 70°C)
Humidity10% to 90% non-condensing
Operating altitudeUp to 7,400 ft (2,250 m)
ComplianceFCC, ICES, CE, RCM, VCCI, BSMI, UL/cUL, CB
CertificationsICSA Labs (Firewall, IPsec, IPS, Antivirus, SSL-VPN)
Power consumption (average / max)11.5 W / 14 W
Heat dissipation48 BTU/h
Noise level0 dBA (fanless)
Power supplyExternal DC adapter
Product lifecycleEnd of life (legacy) — end of order 2021, end of support 2026; renewals available (renewal window closes mid-2026); upgrade path: FortiGate 70G

Source: official Fortinet FortiGate/FortiWiFi 60E Series datasheet (FORTIGATE 60E column; per-model interfaces, storage and power for the 61E). The 60E series shares system performance. The datasheet button links to the FortiGate/FortiWiFi 60E series datasheet hosted on DataCenter360.ca.

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USE CASES

Where the FortiGate 61E fits

Protect an installed unit
Keep an existing 61E covered with renewed FortiGuard security services and FortiCare support while you plan a refresh.
Small office / branch
Fanless desktop NGFW with secure SD-WAN in FortiOS for small offices and branch sites.
Plan an upgrade
Move to the FortiGate 70G or 90G for current hardware, far higher throughput and full FortiGuard AI-powered services.
Managed (MSSP)
Run centrally from FortiManager or FortiGate Cloud as part of a managed security service.
60E SERIES

Compare the FortiGate 60E series

Same 60E-series platform and 3 Gbps firewall performance across the line. The variants differ by connectivity — the 61E (this page) is the all-copper base model plus a 128 GB onboard SSD, the 60E is the same platform without storage, the 60E-POE adds eight PoE/PoE+ ports, and the 60E-DSL / 60E-DSLJ add an integrated VDSL2/ADSL2+ DSL modem.

ModelConnectivityOnboard storage
FortiGate 60E2x GE RJ45 WAN, 1x DMZ, 7x GE RJ45 internalView →
FortiGate 61E2x GE RJ45 WAN, 1x DMZ, 7x GE RJ45 internal1x 128 GB SSDViewing
FortiGate 60E-POE2x GE RJ45 WAN, 8x GE RJ45 PoE/PoE+View →
FortiGate 60E-DSL1x WAN, 1x DMZ, 7x internal, 1x VDSL2/ADSL2+ DSLView →
FortiGate 60E-DSLJ60E-DSL, Japan (ADSL/VDSL annex variant)View →
UPGRADE PATH

FortiGate 61E and its modern replacements

The FortiGate 61E is end of life. The FortiGate 70G is the direct, currently-shipping replacement with a full-generation jump in firewall throughput, threat protection and secure SD-WAN; the FortiGate 90G steps up further with 28 Gbps firewall throughput and 3 M sessions. Same FortiOS and FortiGuard services across the range.

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FortiGate 61E
Threat protection200 Mbps
Firewall3 Gbps
NGFW250 Mbps
Concurrent sessions1.3 M
New sessions/sec30,000
Direct replacement
FortiGate 70G
Threat protection1.3 Gbps
Firewall10 Gbps
NGFW1.5 Gbps
Concurrent sessions1.4 M
New sessions/sec100,000
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FortiGate 90G
Threat protection2.2 Gbps
Firewall28 Gbps
NGFW2.5 Gbps
Concurrent sessions3 M
New sessions/sec124,000
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FULL CATALOG

All FortiGate 61E licensing options

Every licensing option still available for the FG-61E: FortiGuard + FortiCare renewal bundles, individual FortiGuard services, FortiCare support, and FortiGate Cloud management. Licensing is delivered electronically worldwide.

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ACCESSORIES

Accessories for the FortiGate 61E

The FortiGate 61E is a fanless desktop unit that ships with an external power adapter; its GE RJ45 ports need no transceivers. See all Fortinet accessories for power and mounting options.

FAQ

FortiGate 61E - frequently asked questions

No. The FortiGate 61E (FG-61E) has reached end of life — end of order was 2021 and end of support is 2026. You can still renew FortiGuard security services and FortiCare support for an installed unit while it is in its renewal window, and we can quote the current FortiGate 70G as a direct replacement.

The FortiGate 70G is the direct, currently-shipping replacement — a full-generation jump in firewall throughput and threat protection in the same compact desktop class. For more throughput and sessions, step up to the FortiGate 90G.

Yes, while the model is in its renewal window (end of support is 2026). Choose a FortiGuard + FortiCare renewal bundle (Enterprise, UTP or ATP) above, or renew individual FortiGuard services and FortiCare support. Licensing is delivered electronically worldwide.

The 61E delivers 3 Gbps firewall throughput, 400 Mbps IPS, 250 Mbps NGFW, 200 Mbps threat protection and 2 Gbps IPsec VPN, with 1,300,000 concurrent sessions and 30,000 new sessions per second, accelerated by Fortinet’s SoC3 security processor, in a fanless desktop form factor.

The FortiGate 61E adds a 1x 128 GB onboard SSD to the base 60E for local logging and reporting. Both share the same SoC3 platform, 3 Gbps firewall performance and the same dual-WAN, seven-internal-port copper layout; the 60E has no onboard storage.

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