FortiGate 80F Next-Generation Firewall
FortiGate 80F is a powerful mid-range next-generation firewall (NGFW) and Secure SD-WAN appliance designed for enterprise branch offices, mid-sized businesses, and environments demanding high-performance threat protection with scalable networking capabilities.
Overview:
FortiGate 80F delivers an integrated network security and SD-WAN solution in a compact fanless desktop form factor, combining robust security, flexible networking, and advanced threat protection in a single appliance.
Key capabilities include:
Application-centric, scalable Secure SD-WAN
Advanced NGFW protection powered by FortiOS
High-speed connectivity for branch and mid-size deployments
Integrated Wi-Fi 6 in select models
Flexible WAN connectivity options including USB modem redundancy
Why Choose FortiGate 80F?
Use Cases for FortiGate 80F
Performance Snapshot (Real-World Security)
| Security Function | Typical Throughput – FortiGate 80F |
|---|---|
| Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 64 byte, UDP) | Up to 10 / 10 / 7 Gbps |
| IPS Throughput | Up to 1.4 Gbps |
| NGFW Throughput | Up to 1 Gbps |
| Threat Protection Throughput | Up to 900 Mbps |
| IPsec VPN Throughput (512 byte) | Up to 6.5 Gbps |
| SSL-VPN Throughput | Up to 950 Mbps |
| Concurrent Sessions (TCP) | Up to 1.5 Million |
| New Sessions / Second (TCP) | Up to 45,000 |
Technical Specifications
| Specification | FortiGate 80F |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Desktop, fanless |
| Secure SD-WAN | Yes |
| Integrated Wi-Fi 6 | Available on FortiWiFi 80F models |
| WAN / LAN Interfaces | 8 × GE RJ45 ports + 2 × RJ45/SFP shared media ports |
| USB Port | 1 × USB port |
| SSL Inspection CPS (IPS, avg. HTTPS) | 700 |
| Virtual Domains (Default / Maximum) | 10 / 10 |
| Maximum Number of FortiSwitches | 24 |
| Maximum Number of FortiAPs (Total / Tunnel) | 96 / 48 |
| Maximum Number of FortiTokens | 500 |
Variants & Models
FortiGate 80F is available in multiple configurations to suit different deployment needs:
- FortiGate 80F – Standard NGFW + SD-WAN appliance
- FortiWiFi 80F – Includes integrated dual-band Wi-Fi 6
- FortiGate 80F-POE – PoE support for connected devices
- FortiGate 80F-Bypass – Bypass WAN/LAN for uptime resilience
- Wireless / Cellular / DSL variants – For environments needing additional connectivity options
FortiGuard Security Services
FortiGuard services power FortiGate’s threat detection and mitigation capabilities with continuous threat intelligence and automated defense updates.
Included services can include:
- Intrusion Prevention (IPS)
- Anti-Virus & Malware
- Web Filtering & DNS Security
- Application Control
- Botnet Protection
- FortiGate Cloud Sandbox
- Security Fabric Integration
Subscription & Licensing
FortiGate firewalls use a subscription-based licensing model. While the hardware appliance can operate as a basic firewall without a license, advanced security services and continuous threat updates require an active FortiGuard subscription.
What Works Without a Subscription:
- Stateful firewall and NAT
- Static and dynamic routing
- Basic Secure SD-WAN
- IPsec site-to-site VPN
- Traffic forwarding and policies
What Requires a Subscription:
- Intrusion Prevention System (IPS)
- Antivirus and anti-malware protection
- Web filtering and DNS security
- Application control
- SSL/TLS inspection updates
- Threat intelligence updates
FortiGuard Security Subscription Bundles
UTP – Unified Threat Protection
Recommended for most SMBs and branch offices, offering balanced protection and cost efficiency.
- Intrusion Prevention (IPS)
- Antivirus & malware protection
- Web & DNS filtering
- Application control
- FortiGuard threat intelligence
- FortiCare hardware support
ATP – Advanced Threat Protection
Designed for environments requiring deeper malware detection and sandbox-based analysis.
- All UTP features included
- Advanced malware protection
- Sandbox threat analysis
Enterprise Protection
Suitable for compliance-driven industries such as finance, healthcare, and government.
- Comprehensive FortiGuard services
- Advanced threat intelligence
- Compliance-focused security
FortiCare Hardware Support
All FortiGate subscriptions include FortiCare support, providing firmware updates, technical assistance, and hardware replacement services.
- FortiCare 8×5 – Business-hours technical support
- FortiCare 24×7 – Recommended for production environments
Subscription Duration Options
- 1-Year Subscription
- 3-Year Subscription (Best Value)
- 5-Year Subscription (Lowest Annual Cost)
Renewal & License Expiry
When a subscription expires, the FortiGate firewall continues to pass traffic, but security services and threat updates stop until the subscription is renewed.
Pricing Considerations (Malaysia)
- Firewall model and performance tier
- Selected FortiGuard security bundle
- Support level (8×5 or 24×7)
- Subscription term (1 / 3 / 5 years)
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