Fortinet FortiGate 81F-PoE

Compact desktop next-generation firewall with 6 PoE/PoE+ ports, a 96 W power budget and a 128 GB onboard SSD, built on Fortinet's SoC4 SPU with 10 Gbps firewall throughput and integrated SD-WAN — a branch NGFW that powers access points, phones and cameras directly and stores logs locally, 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-PoE is for

The FortiGate 81F-PoE combines the Power-over-Ethernet ports of the 80F-PoE with a 128 GB onboard SSD, in Fortinet's branch-class 80F desktop next-generation firewall. Its six GE RJ45 ports and two FortiLink ports deliver PoE/PoE+ (IEEE 802.3af/at) with a 96 W total budget, up to 30 W per port, so a branch can power FortiAP access points, IP phones, cameras and FortiSwitch uplinks directly from the firewall — no separate PoE switch or injectors — while the onboard SSD keeps local logs and reports at the site. It pairs those ports with two GE RJ45/SFP shared-media pairs and the SoC4 security processor to deliver 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. Choose the 80F-PoE if you do not need onboard storage, the base 81F if you do not need PoE, or the 80F-DSL for a built-in DSL modem.

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WHICH MODEL IS RIGHT

Is the FortiGate 81F-PoE right for you?

A quick guide to choosing the right enterprise FortiGate.

Branch that must power access points, phones or cameras AND store logs locally
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SPECIFICATIONS

FortiGate 81F-PoE 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 PoE/PoE+ ports, 2x GE RJ45 PoE/PoE+ FortiLink ports, 1x USB 3.0, 1x console (RJ45)
PoE/PoE+ power budget96 W total (max 30 W per port, IEEE 802.3at)
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
Dimensions (H x W x L)2.4 x 8.5 x 7.0 in (60 x 216 x 178 mm)
Weight3.1 lbs (1.4 kg)
Power supplyUp to 2x external DC adapter (1 included), 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz (+54 Vdc, 3A; dual redundancy optional)
Power consumption (avg / max)98 W / 137 W
Heat dissipation467.5 BTU/h
Noise level31.56 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-POE column); headline and lineup figures cross-checked against the Fortinet Product Matrix (May 2026).

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USE CASES

Where the 81F-PoE fits

PoE/PoE+ for the access layer
Six PoE/PoE+ ports with a 96 W budget (30 W per port) power FortiAP access points, IP phones, cameras and FortiSwitch uplinks directly from the firewall.
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-PoE 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-PoE adds six PoE/PoE+ ports with a 96 W budget plus a 128 GB onboard SSD, using the taller chassis shared with the PoE and DSL models.

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/hView →
FortiGate 81F-PoE+ PoE ports + 128 GB SSD98 / 137 W467.5 BTU/hViewing
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How the 81F-PoE compares to the 70F and 100F

The 81F-PoE 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-PoE
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-PoE

Rack or wall-mount the 81F-PoE chassis with the RM-FR-T18 tray (shielded RM-FR-T18I 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-PoE
Rackmount tray, FortiGate 81F-PoE
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Shielded rackmount tray, FortiGate 81F-PoE
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1GE SFP SX transceiver (fiber)
1GE SFP SX transceiver (fiber)
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FAQ

FortiGate 81F-PoE - frequently asked questions

The 81F-PoE has six GE RJ45 PoE/PoE+ ports and two PoE/PoE+ FortiLink ports with a 96 W total power budget, supplying up to 30 W per port (IEEE 802.3at). That is enough to power several FortiAP access points, IP phones, cameras or a FortiSwitch directly from the firewall, without a separate PoE switch or injectors.

The 81F-PoE matches the 80F-PoE in ports, PoE budget and performance but adds a 1x 128 GB onboard SSD for local logging, reporting and historical traffic visibility at the branch. The diskless 80F-PoE relies on FortiAnalyzer or FortiGate Cloud for log storage.

The 81F-PoE 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 PoE/PoE+ ports and two GE RJ45 PoE/PoE+ 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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