Fortinet FortiGate-60F Network Security Appliance

Overview

The Fortinet FG-60F-BDL-950-12 is a desktop network security appliance designed for small to mid-sized businesses seeking enterprise-grade protection with straightforward setup. It integrates firewall, antivirus, intrusion prevention, and web filtering into a single device, ensuring comprehensive security for users and servers. Powered by Fortinet’s SOC4 processor, it delivers firewall throughput up to 10 Gbps and supports up to 700,000 concurrent sessions, maintaining smooth performance for cloud applications, voice calls, and video meetings.

With support for 500 IPSec VPN tunnels and 200 SSL VPN users, it enables secure remote access for employees working from home or on the road. The included SD-WAN functionality optimizes traffic across multiple internet connections, prioritizing critical workloads. Its fanless design operates quietly, making it suitable for noise-sensitive environments like open offices and medical suites.

Key features

• Combines firewall, antivirus, intrusion prevention, and web filtering to protect your network comprehensively.
• Supports up to 500 IPSec VPN tunnels and 200 SSL VPN users for secure remote connectivity.
• SD-WAN functionality balances traffic across multiple internet links, improving reliability and performance.
• Fanless desktop design ensures quiet operation and low power consumption, ideal for space-constrained areas.
• Manages up to 16 FortiSwitches and 200 FortiClients, allowing scalable network expansion and endpoint protection.
• Includes one year of FortiCare support and FortiGuard Unified Threat Protection for ongoing updates and expert assistance.
• Dedicated WAN and DMZ Ethernet ports enable effective network segmentation and enhanced security.
• SSL inspection throughput up to 750 Mbps helps maintain secure encrypted traffic without slowing down your network.

Key specs

• Firewall throughput: up to 10 Gbps
• Concurrent sessions: up to 700,000
• IPSec VPN tunnels: up to 500
• SSL VPN users: up to 200
• SSL inspection throughput: up to 750 Mbps
• Ethernet ports: 10 (including dedicated WAN and DMZ)
• Processor: FortiASIC SOC4
• Support for up to 16 FortiSwitches and 200 FortiClients
• Form factor: fanless desktop design

Connectivity and compatibility

This appliance offers ten Ethernet ports, including dedicated WAN and DMZ interfaces, allowing you to segment your network traffic effectively. It supports integration with FortiSwitches for expanded switching capabilities and FortiClients for endpoint security management. The VPN capabilities ensure secure connections for remote users and branch offices, making it a versatile choice for distributed teams and hybrid work environments.

Ideal uses and environments

The FortiGate 60F fits well in small to mid-sized business settings that require robust network security without complex configuration. Its quiet, fanless design suits open offices, retail counters, and medical suites where noise and space are concerns. It is a strong choice for organizations that rely on cloud services, voice and video communications, and remote work, providing secure and reliable connectivity across all these scenarios.