Fortinet FortiGate 81F-POE + 3-Year UTP Bundle (FG-81F-POE-BDL-950-36)

Branch security works better when the firewall also powers the gear around it. The FortiGate 81F-POE packs eight 802.3at PoE+ ports into a compact chassis, so access points, IP phones, and cameras draw power directly from the firewall without a separate switch. This bundle pairs the hardware with a three-year Unified Threat Protection subscription — IPS, malware prevention, application control, web filtering, and FortiCare Premium included from day one.

What the Bundle Includes

FG-81F-POE-BDL-950-36 combines the FortiGate 81F-POE hardware with a 3-Year UTP license (FC-10-F81FP-950-02-36). Key hardware specifications from the datasheet:

What UTP Covers

The Unified Threat Protection tier builds on the core ATP stack by adding URL filtering, DNS filtering, video filtering, and antispam. For most distributed branch offices, UTP covers the full threat surface without overbuying services like DLP or inline sandbox that mid-market sites rarely need day-to-day. FortiCare Premium is included and provides 24×7 support and firmware access for the full three years.

Who It Suits

This bundle is a practical fit for distributed enterprises, retail locations, and SMBs where PoE-powered Wi-Fi and IP cameras are already part of the design. Getting firewall, PoE delivery, and FortiGuard coverage from a single device simplifies both procurement and management. The on-board 128 GB SSD handles local log retention, which matters at sites where centralized logging is not always reliable.

Hardware Alone vs. the Bundle

Organizations that hold existing FortiGuard licenses from a prior appliance can buy the FG-81F-POE hardware only and apply the license separately. The bundle is typically priced to offer a saving over purchasing each component individually, and it simplifies renewal planning by setting a single expiry date for both hardware warranty and subscription.

Other Terms and Models

The same UTP coverage is available as a 1-Year bundle (FG-81F-POE-BDL-950-12) for shorter planning windows, or a 5-Year bundle for a longer subscription-free period. For organizations that need DLP, inline sandbox, OT Security, CASB, and SOCaaS, the FG-81F-POE-BDL-809-36 covers those requirements. When branch traffic warrants more headroom, the FG-90G-BDL-950-36 delivers FortiSP5 performance at the same 3-year UTP commitment.

Buying from DataCenter360.ca

DataCenter360.ca keeps Canadian stock of the FortiGate 81F-POE bundle series. Orders ship within one business day with free shipping, and the team can assist with volume pricing, tax-exempt certificate processing, and licensing activation before the device arrives on site. As a Fortinet Select Partner and MSSP, DataCenter360.ca provides direct partner support on FortiGate configurations and FortiGuard renewals.