Fortinet FortiGate 70G Firewall, Hardware Only (FG-70G)

The FortiGate 70G (FG-70G) is the appliance to pick when a branch has outgrown an entry-level firewall but does not need a rackmount box. It is a fanless desktop unit built on Fortinet’s newest FortiSP5 security processor, which pushes IPS throughput to 2.5 Gbps and threat protection to 1.3 Gbps, a real step up from the 60-class hardware it replaces. This listing is the hardware on its own, with no FortiGuard subscription attached. FortiOS firewalling, SD-WAN, and VPN run the moment it powers on; subscription services such as IPS, antivirus, and web filtering switch on once you apply a FortiGuard tier.

What you get with the appliance

You receive the FG-70G running FortiOS, with integrated Secure SD-WAN and a built-in wireless controller included at no extra cost. The platform adds a Trusted Platform Module, a signed-firmware hardware switch, and Bluetooth Low Energy for provisioning. Ten gigabit copper ports give you room for several internal segments plus dual WAN, and the FortiSP5 ASIC offloads both networking and security so the unit holds its throughput with inspection turned on.

FortiGate 70G specifications

Where it’s strong

The 70G suits a mid-size branch, a retail location, a clinic, or a small head office that wants room to grow without moving to a 1U appliance. The jump to FortiSP5 means you can run SSL inspection and threat protection at speeds that would have throttled previous-generation desktop units, and the ten copper ports let you separate guest, staff, point-of-sale, and IoT traffic on one box. Zero-touch provisioning and FortiManager keep multi-site rollouts manageable.

Hardware alone, or a bundle?

Pick the bare FG-70G when you already hold valid FortiGuard licensing to apply, for example a migration or a warranty swap. For a new install, a FortiGate 70G bundle is usually the better buy, since it adds FortiCare Premium support and a FortiGuard tier so the firewall arrives ready to inspect and block. The appliance by itself still delivers firewalling, SD-WAN, and VPN, just without the subscription-driven inspection.

Moving up

If you need onboard storage for local logging, the FortiGate 71G is the same platform with a 64GB SSD. Sites that need to power access points or IP phones directly from the firewall should look at the FG-70G-PoE, which adds PoE/PoE+ ports.

Buying from DataCenter360.ca

DataCenter360.ca is an authorized Fortinet Select Partner. We keep the FG-70G in stock, brand new, for free fast shipping across Canada, usually the same or next business day. Not sure which FortiGuard tier fits your traffic? Send us your use case and we will quote the appliance and the right subscription together.