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 FortiSP5 security processor, which delivers 10 Gbps firewall throughput, 2.5 Gbps IPS, and 1.3 Gbps threat protection, a substantial 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 activate 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 includes a Trusted Platform Module, a signed-firmware hardware switch, and Bluetooth Low Energy for zero-touch provisioning. Ten gigabit copper ports give you room for multiple internal segments plus dual WAN, and the FortiSP5 ASIC offloads both networking and security functions so the unit maintains throughput with inspection fully enabled.

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. Running SSL inspection at 1.4 Gbps and threat protection at 1.3 Gbps, it handles mixed encrypted traffic without becoming a bottleneck. The ten copper ports let you separate guest, staff, point-of-sale, and IoT traffic on one box, and built-in FortiLink support for up to 24 FortiSwitches and 96 FortiAPs means it can anchor a full SD-Branch deployment from the desktop.

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 the better buy, since it adds FortiCare Premium support and a FortiGuard tier so the firewall arrives ready to inspect and block on day one. The appliance on its own still runs FortiOS firewalling, SD-WAN, and IPsec VPN; subscription-driven inspection layers just need a license applied.

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 port should look at the FG-70G-PoE, which adds PoE/PoE+ to the same FortiSP5 platform.

Buying from DataCenter360.ca

DataCenter360.ca is an authorized Fortinet Select Partner. We stock the FG-70G brand new for free fast shipping across Canada, typically the same or next business day. If you are unsure which FortiGuard tier matches your traffic profile, send us the use case and we will put together a quote for the appliance and the right subscription.