Fortinet FortiGate 81F-POE Firewall + 5-Year UTP Bundle (FG-81F-POE-BDL-950-60)

The FG-81F-POE-BDL-950-60 combines the FortiGate 81F-POE hardware appliance with a 5-year UTP subscription in a single purchase. The FortiGate 81F-POE adds one capability that the standard 81F doesn’t have: 96W of PoE+ across eight LAN ports, letting you power access points, IP cameras, and VoIP phones directly from the firewall without a separate PoE switch. The bundled UTP subscription covers the full Fortinet content security stack for five years, so threat prevention starts on day one.

Hardware Specifications

What the UTP Bundle Includes

Why the PoE Version Makes Sense for Branch Deployments

The FortiGate 81F-POE is purpose-built for small branch offices and retail locations where consolidating the network stack matters. Instead of deploying a separate PoE switch alongside the firewall, the 81F-POE powers up to eight PoE+ devices — FortiAP wireless access points, IP cameras, badge readers, VoIP phones — directly from the firewall’s LAN ports. This reduces the physical footprint, eliminates one power supply, and keeps the entire LAN under a single management plane. For locations where rack space is tight or power outlets are limited, the 81F-POE removes an infrastructure dependency that the standard 81F creates.

The 96W PoE budget supports mixed device types without requiring power budgeting — a pair of 30W PoE+ APs and several 15W cameras will fit comfortably within the envelope. The shared GE RJ45/SFP WAN ports allow either a copper or fiber uplink, providing flexibility for sites that connect via fiber to the building’s distribution switch.

Five-Year UTP: Why the Longer Term

Buying the hardware and subscription together in a single bundle simplifies procurement — one PO, one renewal date, one vendor relationship. The five-year term covers a typical hardware lifecycle, meaning you’re unlikely to face a subscription renewal event before the hardware itself is due for replacement. Compared to purchasing annually, the five-year UTP rate reduces total licensing cost over the period and protects against any future Fortinet list price adjustments.

Ordering and Shipping in Canada

DataCenter360.ca ships the FG-81F-POE-BDL-950-60 from Canadian inventory, with same or next business day dispatch on most orders. Free shipping applies across Canada. The bundle includes the physical appliance, power supply, and Fortinet documentation — the UTP subscription activates via FortiCare registration on the device serial number. As a Fortinet Select Partner, DataCenter360.ca sources hardware through Fortinet’s authorized distribution channel — genuine hardware, full warranty, and activatable serial numbers.