FortiGate 101F Firewall

FortiGate 101F is a mid-range next-generation firewall (NGFW) and Secure SD-WAN appliance that combines high throughput, advanced threat protection, and extensive connectivity for enterprise networks, campus edges, and regional offices.

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Overview:

FortiGate 101F delivers enterprise-grade security functions including firewalling, intrusion prevention, VPN, Secure SD-WAN, and application control in a single integrated platform. It is powered by Fortinet’s FortiOS and purpose-built security processors to handle deep encrypted traffic inspection while preserving application performance.

With robust throughput and large concurrent session capacity, the 101F is suitable for mid-sized organisations, campus perimeters, and distributed networks where scalable security and reliable connectivity are essential.

Why Choose FortiGate 101F?

Advanced Security Protection

Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
Antivirus & malware protection
Web, DNS & application control

Secure SD-WAN Integration

Application-aware traffic routing
SLA-based link selection for optimal paths
Improved cloud/SaaS user experience

Enterprise Performance

Large concurrent session support
Strong SSL/TLS inspection
Supports mission-critical workloads

Common Use Cases

FortiGate 101F is built to secure dynamic enterprise environments that require high throughput, distributed connectivity, and deep threat inspection across multiple sites and user populations.

Enterprise Branch Office Protection

Provides advanced security inspection and policy enforcement for busy branch offices with heavy internet and cloud traffic.

Campus Edge Security

Secures perimeter and internal segmentation for campus networks with scalable throughput and reliable performance.

Secure SD-WAN Edge

Acts as a Secure SD-WAN edge device, optimising and securing traffic across multiple WAN links for improved redundancy and performance.

Remote Access & VPN Hub

Supports high-performance IPsec and SSL VPN connections for remote workforces and site-to-site tunnels.

Hybrid Cloud Connectivity

Provides secure connectivity between on-premises networks and cloud platforms with consistent policy control.

Distributed Site Security

Centralised security policy and logging for retail chains, logistics networks, and multi-location enterprise environments.

Technical Specifications – FortiGate 101F

Performance

Firewall ThroughputUp to 20 Gbps
IPS ThroughputUp to 2.6 Gbps
NGFW ThroughputUp to 1.6 Gbps
Threat ProtectionUp to 1 Gbps
SSL InspectionUp to 1 Gbps

VPN & Remote Access

IPsec VPN ThroughputUp to 11.5 Gbps
IPsec VPN Tunnels2,500
Client-to-Gateway VPN Tunnels16,000
SSL-VPN Throughput~1 Gbps
Concurrent SSL-VPN Users500

Interfaces & Ports

GE RJ45 WAN Ports2
GE RJ45 Internal Ports12
GE SFP Slots4
10 GE SFP+ Slots2
USB Port1

System Performance

Concurrent Sessions~1.5 Million
New Sessions / sec~56,000
Firewall Policies Supported~10,000
Firewall Latency (64 byte UDP)~5 µs

System Limits

Virtual Domains (VDOMs)Up to 10
Max FortiSwitches Supported32
Max FortiAPs (Total / Tunnel)128 / 64
Max FortiTokens5,000

Management & Services

Secure SD-WANYes
Centralized ManagementFortiManager
Logging & AnalyticsFortiAnalyzer
Security ServicesFortiGuard

Subscription & Licensing

FortiGate 101F hardware functions as a base firewall out of the box. Advanced threat prevention features are enabled with FortiGuard subscription bundles.

  • 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

FortiGate 101F Solutions by SysIT Malaysia

SYSIT, based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, provides FortiGate sizing, licensing advice, Secure SD-WAN configuration, deployment, and ongoing support for enterprise and distributed customers across Malaysia.

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