4 x 40 GE QSFP+ slots, 12 x 25 GE SFP28 /10GE SFP+ slots, 2x10GE SFP+ HA slots, 8 x GE SFP slots, 18 x GE RJ45 ports, 2 x 1TB on board SSD
Fortinet FortiGate 1801F NGFW Firewall Appliance – High-Performance Security for Data-Intensive Enterprises
The Fortinet FortiGate 1801F is a high-performance Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) appliance designed to meet the demands of large enterprises, service providers, and data-intensive environments. Built for hyperscale and hybrid data centre architectures, it delivers industry-leading throughput, ultra-low latency, and comprehensive threat protection in a compact 2U form factor.
Equipped with advanced security processors, including Fortinet’s SPU NP7 and CP9, the FG-1801F enables high-speed inspection of encrypted and unencrypted traffic without performance degradation. It supports a robust firewall throughput of up to 198 Gbps, IPS/IDS at 13 Gbps, and ultra-low latency at just 3.22 microseconds — making it ideal for time-sensitive applications and high-throughput networks.
Interface options include 4x 40GE QSFP+ ports, 12x 25GE SFP28 / 10GE SFP+ ports, 2x 10GE HA SFP+ ports, 8x GE SFP ports, and 18x GE RJ45 interfaces, offering flexible deployment across core, edge, and aggregation layers. The system also includes dual 1TB onboard SSDs and dual AC power supplies to ensure enterprise-grade resilience and storage for logging and analytics.
Fortinet’s FortiOS platform powers the 1801F, offering unified security features such as deep SSL inspection, intrusion prevention, antivirus, application control, and advanced web filtering. Full integration with FortiManager, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiCloud allows centralised orchestration, visibility, and analytics across distributed environments.
Ideal for securing enterprise edge, internal segmentation zones, and high-speed interconnects, the FortiGate 1801F supports Fortinet’s Security Fabric for a tightly integrated and scalable security posture. Whether you’re managing multi-cloud environments or protecting internal resources, the 1801F ensures complete control, performance, and peace of mind.
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Full specifications for this model are listed below.
| Weight | 3 kg |
|---|---|
| Product Condition | New Retail |
| Connectivity technology | Wired |
| Operating temperature (T-T) | 0 – 40 °C |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) | 10 – 90% |
| Storage temperature (T-T) | -35 – 70 °C |
| Form factor | 2U |
| Firewall throughput | 198000 Mbit/s |
| Security algorithms | 256-bit AES |
| Firewall security | Yes |
| Management platform | FortiOS |
| LED indicators | Yes |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| Built-in processor | No |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| IPS/IDS throughput | 13000 Mbit/s |
| AC input frequency | 50 – 60 Hz |
| Maximum firewall connections | 12000000 |
| Maximum firewall connections per second | 750000 |
| SFP module slots quantity | 8 |
| Firewall latency | 3.22 µs |
| Default number of virtual firewalls | 10 |
| Maximum number of virtual firewalls | 250 |
| Console port | RJ-45 |
| Number of console ports | 1 |
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