FortiGate 61F Firewall

FortiGate 61F is a next-generation firewall (NGFW) and Secure SD-WAN appliance designed for small to mid-sized businesses and branch offices that require high-performance threat protection, encrypted traffic inspection, and reliable connectivity in a compact, fanless desktop form factor.

Fortinet FortiGate 61F

Why Choose FortiGate 61F?

Enterprise-Grade Threat Protection

AI-powered Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Advanced antivirus and malware protection
Web filtering and DNS security

Secure SD-WAN Built-In

Application-aware traffic steering
SLA-based WAN path selection
Optimised cloud and SaaS performance

High Performance, Compact Design

Fanless, silent desktop appliance
Strong SSL inspection and VPN throughput
Ideal for growing branch networks

Common Use Cases

Branch Office Security

Centralised security enforcement for distributed branch locations.

Small & Mid-Sized Business Networks

Enterprise-grade NGFW security for internal users and internet access.

Secure SD-WAN Edge

Optimised WAN connectivity for cloud and SaaS applications.

VPN & Remote Access

High-throughput IPsec and SSL VPN for remote users and site-to-site links.

Retail & Multi-Site Environments

Consistent security policies across multiple distributed locations.

Technical Specifications – FortiGate 61F

Performance

IPS Throughput 1.4 Gbps
NGFW Throughput 1 Gbps
Threat Protection 700 Mbps
SSL Inspection Throughput (IPS, avg. HTTPS) 750 Mbps
SSL-VPN Throughput 900 Mbps

VPN Capacity

IPsec Throughput (512 byte) 6.5 Gbps
Gateway-to-Gateway Tunnels 200
Client-to-Gateway Tunnels 500
Max SSL-VPN Users (Tunnel Mode) 200

Interfaces & Ports

GE RJ45 WAN Ports 2
GE RJ45 DMZ Port 1
GE RJ45 Internal Ports 5
GE RJ45 FortiLink Ports 2
USB Ports 1
Console (RJ45) 1

Hardware & Capacity

Form Factor Desktop, fanless
Onboard Storage 128 GB SSD
Concurrent Sessions (TCP) 700,000
New Sessions / sec (TCP) 35,000

System Limits

Virtual Domains (Default / Maximum) 10 / 10
Firewall Policies 5,000
Maximum FortiSwitches 16
Maximum FortiAPs (Total / Tunnel) 30 / 10
Maximum FortiTokens 500

Management & Ecosystem

Secure SD-WAN Yes
Centralized Management FortiManager
Logging & Analytics FortiAnalyzer
Security Services FortiGuard

FortiGate 61F is engineered to inspect encrypted traffic and advanced threats while maintaining application performance in real-world SMB and branch deployments.

Available Variants

FortiGate 61F

Standard NGFW and Secure SD-WAN appliance with onboard storage.

Bundled & Cloud Options

Available with FortiGuard security bundles, FortiCare support, and FortiGate Cloud subscriptions for centralised management and analytics.

FortiGate 61F uses a subscription-based licensing model. The appliance continues to function as a basic firewall without a license, but advanced security services require an active FortiGuard subscription.

  • UTP – Unified Threat Protection (most commonly deployed)
  • Enterprise Protection – Advanced security for regulated environments
  • FortiCare Support – Hardware warranty, firmware updates & technical support
  • Subscription terms: 1-year, 3-year, or 5-year

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