Fortinet FortiGate 71G-PoE Firewall, Hardware Only (FG-71G-POE)

Powering edge devices from the firewall is a simple idea with a real payoff: fewer boxes, fewer cables, fewer power bricks at the branch. The FortiGate 71G-PoE (FG-71G-POE) does exactly that — it ships the same SP5-generation 71G security appliance with four PoE/PoE+ ports built in, so FortiAPs, VoIP handsets, and IP cameras draw their power directly from the firewall without a separate injector or PoE switch.

What you get with the FG-71G-PoE

The hardware ships alone. FortiCare and FortiGuard subscriptions (FC-10-G71GP- service line) are ordered separately, which keeps the hardware and the licensing renewal cycle independent. That suits sites already holding active licensing, teams replacing a unit mid-cycle with a subscription that carries over, or deployments where licensing is managed centrally across many units.

Hardware specifications

Where the PoE model earns its place

A 60 W shared budget across four ports covers a typical branch scenario: two FortiAP access points drawing 15-20 W each plus an IP phone or two at 6-10 W each. That runs without any additional power hardware on the wall. For retail counters, small clinics, and single-cabinet branch offices, consolidating the firewall and PoE source into one unit removes a device entirely from the bill of materials and from the management inventory. Security performance stays at full 71G-series levels — the PoE ports are an interface addition, not a compute trade-off.

Hardware alone, or hardware plus a bundle

The hardware-only SKU suits three situations: you already hold active FC-10-G71GP- licensing, you are replacing failed hardware mid-cycle with a subscription that carries over, or you are staging units ahead of a deployment where licensing is ordered centrally. For greenfield sites, the FG-71G-POE bundle SKUs pair the same hardware with UTP or Enterprise FortiGuard coverage for a single order. The choice is operational, not a capability difference.

Who runs it

Canadian branch offices, small retail chains, medical clinics, and pop-up locations where the site needs to power two to four wireless or VoIP devices alongside security in a single small form-factor appliance. Also suited to IT teams that standardize on the 71G platform across many sites and stock spare units independently of subscription cycles.

Moving up

When the four PoE ports fill up or throughput headroom narrows under full security inspection, the FG-90G is the natural next step in the same desktop generation. Alternatively, pairing the 71G-PoE with a PoE-capable FortiSwitch extends port capacity under FortiLink — the switch appears as a managed extension inside FortiOS, not as a separate device to administer.

Buying from DataCenter360.ca

DataCenter360.ca holds the FG-71G-POE in Canadian inventory and ships brand new, sealed, and Fortinet warranty-backed to any province — typically within a business day, at no shipping charge. If you need a PoE budget check before ordering (how many APs and phones will run on 60 W), reach out before placing the order and we will work through the numbers with you.

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