Fortinet FortiGate 81F

Compact desktop next-generation firewall with a 128 GB onboard SSD for local logging, built on Fortinet's SoC4 SPU with 10 Gbps firewall throughput, 12x GbE ports and integrated SD-WAN — a fanless branch NGFW for distributed enterprise, retail and remote sites, with 1.5 million concurrent sessions.

KEY PERFORMANCE
Threat protection900 Mbps
Firewall throughput10 Gbps
NGFW throughput1 Gbps
Concurrent sessions1.5 M
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OVERVIEW

What the FortiGate 81F is for

The FortiGate 81F is the storage-equipped model of Fortinet's branch-class 80F desktop next-generation firewall. It matches the base 80F port-for-port — two GE RJ45/SFP shared-media pairs, two WAN ports, six internal and two FortiLink GbE ports on the SoC4 security processor — and adds a 1x 128 GB onboard SSD for local logging, reporting and historical traffic visibility without a separate FortiAnalyzer. It delivers 10 Gbps firewall throughput, 900 Mbps of threat protection, 1.5 million concurrent sessions and 6.5 Gbps of IPsec VPN, running FortiOS with built-in secure SD-WAN and ZTNA enforcement in a fanless desktop or wall-mountable chassis with a TPM for hardware key protection. Choose the base 80F if you do not need onboard storage, the 80F-Bypass for a hardware fail-to-wire pair, the 80F-DSL for a built-in VDSL/ADSL modem, or the 81F-PoE to add PoE ports for access points and phones.

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WHICH MODEL IS RIGHT

Is the FortiGate 81F right for you?

A quick guide to choosing the right enterprise FortiGate.

Branch NGFW that needs onboard SSD for local logging and reporting
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Standard branch NGFW without onboard storage
FortiGate 80F
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Inline deployment that must stay connected through a power or device fault
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FortiGate 81F-PoE
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SPECIFICATIONS

FortiGate 81F specifications

Firewall throughput (1518 / 512 / 64 byte, UDP)10 / 10 / 7 Gbps
Firewall latency (64 byte, UDP)3.23 µs
Firewall throughput (packets/sec)10.5 Mpps
Concurrent sessions (TCP)1,500,000
New sessions/second (TCP)45,000
Firewall policies5,000
IPS throughput (Enterprise mix)1.4 Gbps
NGFW throughput (Enterprise mix)1 Gbps
Threat protection throughput (Enterprise mix)900 Mbps
IPsec VPN throughput (512 byte)6.5 Gbps
Gateway-to-gateway IPsec VPN tunnels200
Client-to-gateway IPsec VPN tunnels2,500
SSL-VPN throughput950 Mbps
Concurrent SSL-VPN users (tunnel mode, rec. max)200
SSL inspection throughput (IPS, avg. HTTPS)715 Mbps
SSL inspection CPS (IPS, avg. HTTPS)700
SSL inspection concurrent sessions100,000
Application control throughput (HTTP 64K)1.8 Gbps
CAPWAP throughput (HTTP 64K)9 Gbps
Virtual domains (default / max)10 / 10
Managed FortiSwitches24
Managed FortiAPs (total / tunnel)96 / 48
Maximum FortiTokens500
High availabilityActive-Active, Active-Passive, Clustering
Hardware accelerationFortinet SPU (SoC4)
Interfaces2x GE RJ45/SFP shared-media pairs, 2x GE RJ45 WAN, 6x GE RJ45 internal, 2x GE RJ45 FortiLink, 1x USB 3.0, 1x console (RJ45)
WirelessNone
Onboard storage1x 128 GB SSD (local logging and reporting)
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Yes
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)Yes
Form factorDesktop / wall mount / rack tray (fanless)
Dimensions (H x W x L)1.6 x 8.5 x 7.0 in (40 x 216 x 178 mm)
Weight2.4 lbs (1.1 kg)
Power supplyUp to 2x external DC adapter (1 included), 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz (12 Vdc, 3A; dual redundancy optional)
Power consumption (avg / max)13.5 W / 16.5 W
Heat dissipation56.30 BTU/h
Noise levelFanless, 0 dBA
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
CertificationsUSGv6 / IPv6

Source: official Fortinet FortiGate 80F Series datasheet (FG-81F column); headline and lineup figures cross-checked against the Fortinet Product Matrix (May 2026).

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USE CASES

Where the 81F fits

Local logging on SSD
A 128 GB onboard SSD keeps local logs, reports and traffic history at the branch — visibility without a separate FortiAnalyzer.
Secure SD-WAN
Application-aware SD-WAN with link balancing and failover, built into FortiOS.
Threat protection
FortiGuard IPS, anti-malware, web and DNS filtering with deep SSL inspection.
Managed (MSSP)
Run centrally from FortiManager or FortiGate Cloud.
FortiGate 81F variants

Compare the FortiGate 80F Series

The 80F family shares the same SoC4 platform and 80F-class performance; the models differ by connectivity, power and storage. The 81F is the base wired NGFW plus a 128 GB onboard SSD for local logging.

ModelKey differencePower (avg / max)Heat
FortiGate 80FBase wired NGFW (no SSD)12.69 / 15.51 W52.55 BTU/hView →
FortiGate 80F-Bypass+ hardware fail-to-wire port pair12.6 / 15.4 W52.55 BTU/hView →
FortiGate 80F-DSL+ integrated VDSL2 / ADSL modem28.0 / 31.6 W108 BTU/hView →
FortiGate 80F-PoE+ 6x PoE/PoE+ ports (96 W budget)96 / 118 W402.26 BTU/hView →
FortiGate 81F+ 128 GB onboard SSD13.5 / 16.5 W56.30 BTU/hViewing
FortiGate 81F-PoE+ PoE ports + 128 GB SSD98 / 137 W467.5 BTU/hView →
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How the 81F compares to the 70F and 100F

The 81F sits in the FortiGate F-series branch line on the same 80F platform. Step down to the 70F for smaller branches, or up to the 100F for higher throughput and a 1U rackmount form factor. Same FortiOS and FortiGuard services across the range.

FortiGate 70F
Threat protection800 Mbps
Firewall10 Gbps
NGFW1 Gbps
Concurrent sessions1.5 M
New sessions/sec35,000
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FortiGate 81F
Threat protection900 Mbps
Firewall10 Gbps
NGFW1 Gbps
Concurrent sessions1.5 M
New sessions/sec45,000
FortiGate 100F
Threat protection1 Gbps
Firewall20 Gbps
NGFW1.6 Gbps
Concurrent sessions1.5 M
New sessions/sec56,000
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ACCESSORIES

Accessories for the FortiGate 81F

Rack or wall-mount the 81F desktop chassis with the RM-FR-T15 tray (shielded RM-FR-T15I for industrial cabinets). The two shared-media pairs accept GE SFP transceivers for fiber uplinks. The appliance ships with its external power adapter.

Rackmount tray, FortiGate 81F
Rackmount tray, FortiGate 81F
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Shielded rackmount tray, FortiGate 81F
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1GE SFP SX transceiver (fiber)
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FAQ

FortiGate 81F - frequently asked questions

The 81F is identical to the base 80F in ports and performance but adds a 1x 128 GB onboard SSD. That SSD lets the firewall store local logs, reports and historical traffic data at the branch, which the diskless 80F cannot do without sending logs to FortiAnalyzer or FortiGate Cloud.

The 81F is a current, shipping FortiGate ‘F’ series next-generation firewall built on the SoC4 security processor, with active FortiGuard and FortiCare subscriptions available. It is the storage-equipped model of the branch-class 80F line.

The 81F delivers 10 Gbps firewall throughput, 1.4 Gbps IPS, 1 Gbps NGFW, 900 Mbps threat protection and 715 Mbps SSL inspection, with 1.5 million concurrent sessions and 45,000 new sessions per second — identical to the base 80F.

Two GE RJ45/SFP shared-media pairs, two GE RJ45 WAN ports, six GE RJ45 internal ports and two GE RJ45 FortiLink ports, plus one USB 3.0 port and one RJ45 console port. It has a TPM, BLE and a 1x 128 GB onboard SSD.

In-stock units ship from Canada with free shipping, usually delivered in 0-1 business days. FortiGuard and FortiCare licensing is delivered electronically worldwide.

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