Fortinet FortiGate 40F Firewall, HA Unit — Hardware Only (FG-40F-HA)

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Fortinet FortiGate 40F Firewall, HA Unit — Hardware Only (FG-40F-HA)

SKU: FG-40F-HA

Original price was: USD$600.00.Current price is: USD$417.39.

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Fortinet FortiGate 40F HA unit, hardware only — 5 × GE RJ45 ports (1 WAN + 4 internal), 5 Gbps firewall throughput. Must be purchased in pairs for HA deployment. License sold separately. Ships same or next business day across Canada.
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The FortiGate 40F HA unit (FG-40F-HA) is identical hardware to the standard FortiGate 40F — same five-port chassis, same SD-WAN ASIC, same FortiOS — but sold specifically as a high availability unit for pair deployments. When your branch or SMB network cannot tolerate an unplanned outage, two FG-40F-HA units in Active-Passive or Active-Active configuration give you automatic failover in seconds, with a single shared service contract covering both.

Hardware Specifications

GE RJ45 Ports 5 (1 × WAN, 4 × Internal)
Firewall Throughput 5 Gbps
IPS Throughput 1 Gbps
NGFW Throughput 800 Mbps
Threat Protection 600 Mbps
SSL Inspection 310 Mbps
IPsec VPN Throughput 4.4 Gbps
Concurrent Sessions 700,000
New Sessions/sec 35,000
Firewall Policies 2,000
High Availability Active-Active, Active-Passive, Clustering
Form Factor Desktop (1.5 × 8.5 × 6.3 in)
Weight 2.2 lbs (1 kg)

HA Unit: Key Buying Rules

The FG-40F-HA SKU is designed to be purchased in pairs. A single HA unit has no operational advantage over the standard FG-40F; it is the pair that provides redundancy. One service subscription (UTP, Enterprise, or individual FortiCare) covers both units in the HA cluster — you do not need two separate licenses. If you are starting a new HA deployment, add two FG-40F-HA units to your cart along with one subscription for the pair.

Performance Step Up from the 30G Series

Moving from the 30G to the 40F is a meaningful jump. The 40F adds a fifth Ethernet port (four LAN ports vs. two on the 30G), delivers 1 Gbps IPS throughput (vs. 800 Mbps), and supports Active-Active clustering in addition to Active-Passive HA. Threat Protection throughput climbs to 600 Mbps, making the 40F suitable for sites with ISP connections up to 600 Mbps under full inspection. Concurrent session capacity increases to 700,000, a relevant figure for environments with high NAT or VPN session counts.

Who Buys the FG-40F-HA

Branch offices and SMBs with uptime requirements in their SLA are the primary buyers. Legal firms, financial advisors, healthcare clinics, and e-commerce warehouses often operate in environments where a router going offline for 30 minutes generates real business impact. Two FG-40F-HA units configured in Active-Passive keep the network running through a hardware failure without manual intervention. MSPs building resilient managed branch networks frequently standardize on this unit for high-criticality sites.

Moving Up: FortiGate 60F-HA

When throughput requirements or user count exceed the 40F’s capacity, the FortiGate 60F-HA (FG-60F-HA) is the natural next step. It supports higher concurrent sessions, additional LAN ports, and greater SSL inspection throughput. Both models run the same FortiOS version, so configuration migration is direct.

Buying from DataCenter360.ca

DataCenter360.ca stocks the FG-40F-HA from our Canadian warehouse and ships the same business day on in-stock orders. As a Fortinet Select Partner, we carry factory-sealed units with full Fortinet Canada warranty and FCP-certified pre-sales support. Whether you are pricing a two-unit HA pair or planning a multi-site rollout, reach out before you order and we will make sure the units and licensing are correctly matched.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to buy two FG-40F-HA units for HA to work?

Yes. High availability requires two physical units. The FG-40F-HA SKU is intended to be purchased in pairs. One unit acting alone provides no redundancy benefit; it requires a second unit to form the Active-Passive or Active-Active HA cluster.

Does each HA unit require its own license?

No. A single FortiCare and FortiGuard subscription covers both units in the HA pair. You purchase one license for the primary unit, and the secondary is entitled through the HA cluster relationship. Confirm this with your licensing documentation or contact DataCenter360.ca for guidance before ordering.

What is the difference between FG-40F and FG-40F-HA?

The hardware is identical. The FG-40F-HA SKU signals intent: it is sold for HA pair deployments. In practice both units can be used interchangeably, but Fortinet’s documentation and licensing model treat the HA unit as the secondary member of a pair.

Does the FG-40F-HA include a license?

No. This listing is hardware only. A FortiCare subscription and at least one FortiGuard service are required for the HA pair. License options for the FortiGate 40F (such as FC-10-0040F-950-02-12 UTP or FC-10-0040F-809-02-12 Enterprise) are available separately on DataCenter360.ca.

Is the FG-40F-HA available and shipped within Canada?

Yes. DataCenter360.ca holds Canadian inventory and ships free to all provinces in 0–1 business days. This hardware listing is for Canadian deployments only and is not available for international export through this store.

Additional information

Manufacturer

Fortinet

Model

FortiGate-40F

GTIN

195875409826

Product Type

Product Group

End of Order Date (EOO)

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Last Service Extension Date (LSED)

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End of Support Date (EOS)

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Product Family

FG-10 to FG-100

MPN

FG-40F-HA

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