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Local log storage changes the calculus for branch-site HA pairs. The FortiGate 81F HA unit brings a 128 GB SSD into both nodes of your cluster, so traffic logs, policy events, and threat records persist on each appliance rather than relying entirely on a remote syslog server. For compliance environments where continuous log availability is a requirement, having storage at each end of the HA pair closes an architecture gap that the storage-less FG-80F HA cannot address.
The hardware appliance only. Licensing is required separately for each node in an HA cluster.
| WAN Ports | 2 x GE RJ45/SFP Shared Media |
| LAN Ports | 6 x GE RJ45 (2 configurable as FortiLink) |
| USB | 1 x USB 3.0 |
| Console | 1 x RJ45 |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB SSD |
| Form Factor | Desktop / Wall Mount / Rack Tray (RM-FR-T18) |
| ASIC | FortiSoC4 |
| Power | 12V DC, 3A — 13.5 W average (fanless, 0 dBA) |
| Firewall Throughput | 10 / 10 / 7 Gbps (1518/512/64 B) |
| IPS Throughput | 1.4 Gbps |
| NGFW Throughput | 1 Gbps |
| Threat Protection | 900 Mbps |
| IPsec VPN | 6.5 Gbps |
| SSL-VPN | 950 Mbps |
| SSL Inspection | 715 Mbps |
| Concurrent Sessions | 1.5 million |
| New Sessions/sec | 45,000 |
| Firewall Policies | 5,000 |
| HA Modes | Active-Active, Active-Passive, Clustering |
In a FortiGate HA cluster, each node operates independently until a failover occurs. If the secondary HA node has no local storage, its log history starts only at the point it takes over traffic. With a 128 GB SSD in both the primary and the HA unit, FortiOS writes logs continuously to local storage at each node, preserving a complete on-device record regardless of which unit is currently active. This matters for SOC teams and auditors who need continuous, uninterrupted logs rather than a gap between primary failure and secondary activation.
IT teams at professional services firms, financial branches, healthcare clinics, and any site where continuous audit logs are part of the compliance framework. Buying the HA unit with a matching 128 GB SSD keeps the cluster symmetric: same hardware, same storage capacity, and the same log policy running at both nodes. It also simplifies the support conversation with Fortinet TAC if troubleshooting is needed after a failover event.
Fortinet licenses are per device. Both the primary FG-81F and this HA unit need active subscriptions for the full FortiGuard service stack to function correctly at failover. Aligning renewal dates for both nodes at purchase reduces the administrative overhead of staggered renewals and prevents a subscription gap on the secondary from causing an unexpected service interruption.
The FG-90G is the next model in Fortinet’s desktop appliance line, delivering meaningfully higher throughput for branch sites outgrowing the 81F class. There is no FG-90G HA unit sold separately; the standard FG-90G can be configured as an HA cluster node using the same HA framework.
DataCenter360.ca carries both the primary FG-81F and this HA unit, making it straightforward to source a matched pair in a single order. We are a Fortinet Select Partner and ship factory-sealed units free to Canadian addresses within 0-1 business days. Reach out for per-node licensing advice, cluster configuration guidance, or volume pricing on the full HA pair.
No. This listing covers the hardware appliance only. Each node in a FortiGate HA cluster requires its own FortiGuard subscription, purchased and activated separately. FC-10-0081F-950 (UTP) and FC-10-0081F-809 (Enterprise) are the corresponding subscription SKUs for the 81F platform.
Yes. When configured for local logging, each FortiGate unit writes events to its internal SSD. If the primary fails and the HA node takes over traffic, it continues logging to its own drive from the point of failover. Logs prior to failover remain on the primary’s drive, which becomes accessible once the primary comes back online. Both drives maintain independent, continuous records.
The FG-81F-HA includes a 128 GB SSD for local log storage; the FG-80F-HA does not. Both share the same FortiSoC4 ASIC, the same port layout (2 x shared media WAN, 6 x GE RJ45 LAN), and the same throughput figures. The choice depends on whether your HA pair needs on-device log storage at both nodes.
Yes. FortiGate 81F supports Active-Active, Active-Passive, and FGSP clustering. In Active-Active mode both units forward traffic simultaneously and each maintains its own session and log records on the local SSD. In Active-Passive mode the secondary monitors the primary and assumes traffic only after a detected failure.
Orders placed through DataCenter360.ca ship free with delivery in 0-1 business days to most Canadian locations. Units are factory-sealed, brand new, and sourced directly from Fortinet’s distribution channel.
| Weight | 2.27 kg |
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| Dimensions | 31 × 31 × 16 cm |
| Manufacturer | Fortinet |
| Model | FortiGate-81F |
| GTIN | 195875409925 |
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| End of Order Date (EOO) | Not published yet |
| Last Service Extension Date (LSED) | Not published yet |
| End of Support Date (EOS) | Not published yet |
| Product Family | FG-10 to FG-100 |
| MPN | FG-81F-HA |
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