FortiGate 71F Firewall

FortiGate 71F is a next-generation firewall (NGFW) and Secure SD-WAN appliance that delivers enterprise-grade protection, scalable connectivity, and advanced threat inspection for branch offices and mid-sized business networks.

Fortinet FortiGate 71F

Overview :

FortiGate 71F combines firewalling, intrusion prevention, VPN, Secure SD-WAN, and application control into a single integrated security platform. Built on Fortinet’s FortiOS operating system and powered by dedicated security processors, it enables deep inspection of encrypted traffic while maintaining consistent application performance.

The appliance is designed to support organisations that rely heavily on cloud services, SaaS applications, and secure remote access. With high session capacity and strong VPN throughput, FortiGate 71F ensures reliable connectivity and protection for distributed users and branch locations.

Integrated Secure SD-WAN allows businesses to optimise multiple WAN connections, reduce operational costs, and enforce unified security policies across all traffic. This makes FortiGate 71F an ideal edge security solution for growing businesses and enterprise branch deployments.

Why Choose FortiGate 71F?

Advanced Threat Protection

AI-powered Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
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 access

Higher Performance Branch Firewall

More IPS & NGFW throughput than 60F/61F
Strong SSL inspection capacity
Designed for 100–300 users

Common Use Cases

Branch Office Security

Centralised security enforcement for distributed branch locations.

Mid-Sized Business Networks

Enterprise-grade firewall protection for organisations with growing traffic demands.

Secure SD-WAN Edge

Optimised WAN connectivity across broadband, fibre, and LTE links.

VPN & Remote Workforce

High-throughput IPsec VPN for secure site-to-site and remote access.

Retail & Multi-Site Deployments

Consistent security policies across multiple distributed locations.

Technical Specifications – FortiGate 71F

Performance

Firewall Throughput Up to 10 Gbps
IPS (Enterprise Traffic Mix) Up to 1.4 Gbps
NGFW Throughput Up to 1 Gbps
Threat Protection Up to 800 Mbps
SSL Inspection (IPS, avg. HTTPS) Up to 630 Mbps

VPN Capacity

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

Interfaces & Ports

GE RJ45 WAN 2
GE RJ45 DMZ 1
GE RJ45 Internal 7
USB Ports 1
Console RJ45

Hardware & Wireless

Form Factor Desktop, fanless
Integrated Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Onboard Storage 128 GB SSD

System Limits

Concurrent Sessions ~1.5 Million
New Sessions / sec ~45,000
Virtual Domains (VDOMs) Up to 10
Firewall Policies 5,000

Management & Services

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

Variants & Deployment Options

FortiGate 71F

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

Security & Cloud Options

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

Subscription & Licensing

FortiGate 71F operates on a subscription-based licensing model. While the hardware continues to function as a basic firewall without an active license, advanced security services require FortiGuard subscriptions.

  • UTP – Unified Threat Protection
  • Enterprise Protection – Advanced security suite
  • FortiCare Support – Firmware updates and 24×7 technical support
  • Subscription terms: 1-year, 3-year, or 5-year

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