FortiGate 70F Firewall | Compact NGFW & Secure SD-WAN for SMB

FortiGate 70F is a next-generation firewall and Secure SD-WAN appliance designed for mid-sized branch offices and growing enterprises requiring higher performance, deeper security inspection, and scalable network protection.

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Why Choose FortiGate 70F?

Enterprise-Grade Security

AI-powered IPS & malware protection
Full SSL/TLS inspection
Advanced application control

Secure SD-WAN Built-In

Application-aware traffic steering
SLA-based routing for voice & video
Multi-WAN optimization

Future-Ready Branch Design

High session capacity
Fanless, silent operation
Scales beyond 60F deployments

Performance Snapshot (Real-World Security)

Up to 10 Gbps

Firewall Throughput

Up to 1.4 Gbps

IPS (Enterprise Traffic Mix)

Up to 1 Gbps

NGFW Throughput

Up to 800 Mbps

Threat Protection

Up to 700 Mbps

SSL Inspection

Designed to maintain voice, video, and business application performance while inspecting encrypted traffic in real-world branch deployments.

Technical Specifications – FortiGate 70F

Performance

Firewall Throughput10 Gbps
IPS Throughput1.4 Gbps
NGFW Throughput1 Gbps
Threat Protection800 Mbps
SSL Inspection630 Mbps

VPN Capacity

IPsec VPN Throughput6.5 Gbps
Gateway-to-Gateway Tunnels200
Client-to-Gateway Tunnels500
Concurrent Sessions1,500,000

Interfaces & Ports

GE RJ45 WAN Ports2
GE RJ45 Internal Ports7
GE RJ45 DMZ Port1
GE SFP Slots2
USB Port1
Console (RJ45)1

Hardware & Capacity

Form FactorDesktop
Onboard StorageNone
ProcessorSoC4
New Sessions / sec35,000

System Limits

Virtual Domains (VDOMs)10
Firewall Policies5,000
Max FortiSwitches24
Max FortiAPs64

Management & Services

Secure SD-WANYes
Centralized ManagementFortiManager
Logging & AnalyticsFortiAnalyzer
Security ServicesFortiGuard

FortiGate 70F Use Cases

Branch Office Security

Protects branch offices with full NGFW inspection and secure VPN back to HQ.

Secure SD-WAN Edge

Optimizes SaaS, VoIP, and cloud traffic with SLA-based routing.

Growing SMEs

Supports 100–300 users with encrypted traffic inspection.

Retail & Multi-Site

Centralized policy enforcement across multiple locations.

Hybrid Workforce

SSL VPN and zero-trust access for remote employees.

Compliance-Driven Networks

Advanced threat protection for regulated environments.

FortiGuard Subscriptions

FortiGate 70F is a hardware-based next-generation firewall that requires an active FortiGuard subscription to enable advanced security services. This licensing model ensures continuous threat protection, security updates, and hardware support.

Why FortiGuard Services Matter

FortiGate 70F hardware is typically paired with FortiGuard AI-powered security services to keep protections continuously updated. These services deliver real-time threat intelligence, filtering databases, and advanced security functions required for modern networks.

  • Intrusion Prevention (IPS) updates
  • Antivirus & malware signature updates
  • Web & application filtering databases
  • Security intelligence for emerging threats

Which Subscription Should You Choose?

Most SMB and branch deployments benefit from bundled security subscriptions that provide comprehensive protection with minimal ongoing management.

  • Security Bundles: Best for set-and-forget protection
  • Essential Services: Suitable for strict cost control
  • FortiCare Support: Required for updates & hardware support
  • Available in 1-year, 3-year, or 5-year terms

Hardware vs Security Subscription

The FortiGate 70F appliance can operate as a basic firewall without a license. However, advanced security features such as intrusion prevention, antivirus, web filtering, and application control are available only with an active FortiGuard subscription.

FortiGate 70F Pricing & Licensing (Malaysia)

FortiGate 70F pricing in Malaysia varies based on the selected FortiGuard security subscription bundle and support duration. It is positioned as a mid-range NGFW solution for branch offices and growing enterprises.

UTP – Unified Threat Protection

The most commonly deployed bundle for FortiGate 70F, suitable for branch offices and growing businesses.

  • Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
  • Antivirus & anti-malware protection
  • Web filtering & DNS security
  • Application control
  • FortiCare support

ATP – Advanced Threat Protection

Provides enhanced malware detection for environments requiring deeper security inspection.

  • All UTP features included
  • Advanced malware protection
  • Sandbox-based threat analysis

Enterprise Protection

Designed for organizations with strict compliance and security requirements.

  • Comprehensive security services
  • Advanced threat intelligence
  • Enterprise-grade protection coverage

What affects pricing:

  • UTP – Unified Threat Protection (most common)
  • ATP – Advanced Threat Protection
  • Enterprise Protection – compliance-ready security
  • FortiCare Premium 24×7 support

To ensure accurate sizing and long-term value, pricing is best determined based on your specific deployment requirements.

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