FortiGate 81F Firewall
FortiGate 81F is a next-generation firewall (NGFW) and Secure SD-WAN appliance designed for branch offices and mid-sized business environments requiring performance, advanced threat protection, and scalable network connectivity. It delivers strong throughput, deep inspection capabilities, and unified network security in a compact form factor with onboard storage.
Overview:
FortiGate 81F integrates firewall, VPN, Secure SD-WAN, and threat prevention in a single platform. It is powered by Fortinet’s FortiOS operating system and purpose-built security processors, enabling efficient inspection of encrypted traffic alongside network performance.
With high firewall throughput and threat protection capacity, the 81F is suitable for businesses that support significant internet traffic, cloud applications, remote access, and secure multi-site connectivity. Its robust performance makes it ideal for branch deployments that require consistent security policies and reduced latency.
Secure SD-WAN features allow organisations to optimise multi-WAN links for reliable cloud and SaaS application performance while enforcing unified security policies across the entire network.
Why Choose FortiGate 81F?
Comprehensive Threat Protection
Intrusion Prevention System (IPS) for network threats.
Antivirus and web/DNS filtering.
Application control and contextual policy enforcement.
Secure SD-WAN Built-In
Application-aware traffic steering
SLA-based WAN path selection
Optimised cloud and SaaS access
Strong Performance Profile
High firewall and VPN throughput
Efficient encrypted traffic inspection
Scales for mid-sized enterprise use
Common Use Cases
Branch Office Security
Delivers consistent firewall protection and policy enforcement across branch locations.
Mid-Sized Business Networks
Enterprise-grade protection for environments with mixed cloud and on-premises traffic.
Secure SD-WAN Edge
Improves performance and reliability over multiple WAN connections.
VPN & Remote Workforce
High throughput IPsec and SSL VPN for secure remote connectivity.
Retail & Distributed Sites
Centralised policy enforcement and unified reporting across multiple sites.
Technical Specifications – FortiGate 81F
Performance
VPN Capacity
Interfaces & Ports
System Performance
System Limits
Management & Services
The FortiGate 81F is engineered to balance strong network throughput with deep threat inspection and performance for business-critical applications
Variants & Deployment Options
FortiGate 81F
Standard NGFW and Secure SD-WAN appliance with strong performance profile.
PoE & Optional Bundles
Available variants with PoE support and multiple FortiGuard subscription bundles to meet different deployment needs.
Subscription & Licensing
FortiGate 81F uses subscription-based licensing for advanced threat protections. Basic firewall and routing functions continue without subscriptions, but features like IPS, antivirus, web/DNS filtering, and application control require FortiGuard services.
- 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
Get the right FortiGate 81F Package
Tell Us your users, WAN Speed and VPN needs. we’ll recommend the right bundle