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Fortinet FG-51E 7 x GE RJ45 ports (Including 2 x WAN port, 5...
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- Fortinet FG-51E 7 x GE RJ45 ports (Including 2 x WAN port, 5 x Switch ports), 32GB SSD onboard storage, Max managed FortiAPs (Total / Tunnel) 10 / 5
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FG-51E Overview
FG-51E is a high-performance next-generation firewall appliance engineered as a rack-mounted hardware solution. It delivers enterprise-grade throughput with multiple port configurations including dedicated LAN, WAN, and SFP interfaces, and is equipped with a dual power supply ensuring redundancy and reliable operation. The device supports an array of security services such as IPS, antivirus, web filtering, and VPN to maintain a robust security posture across modern networks.
FG-51E is designed for versatile deployments including SMB offices, enterprise branches, and cloud environments. With scalability options and high availability through active-passive clustering, it enables rapid deployment and seamless management via both centralized and distributed configurations, making it an ideal choice for secure network segmentation and remote access use cases.
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FG-51E Specifications
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Memory
- 4 GB
- Weight
- 15 lbs
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 17 inches
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply with Redundant Option
- WAN Ports
- 2 WAN
- LAN Ports
- 4 LAN Ports
- Expansion Slots
- SFP
- Architecture
- Rack-mount
- Users/Nodes
- Unlimited
- High Availability
- Active-Passive
- Switch Ports
- Yes
- POE Ports
- No
- Users Supported
- N/A
- Form Factor
- 1 RU
- Device Type
- NGFW
- Product Type
- Firewall Appliance
- Use Case
- VPN / Secure Access / UTM
- Security Services
- Antivirus / Web Filtering / Application Control / IPS / VPN
- Interfaces
- RJ-45 / SFP
- Supported VPN Types
- IPSec / SSL VPN
- Routing Protocols Supported
- OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing
- Management Options
- Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMP
- Centralized Configuration & Reporting
- Yes
- Firewall Layer Supported
- Layer 7
- Logging & Monitoring
- Built-in / Syslog
- Integrated I/O
- 4
- Concurrent Sessions
- 250,000
- Flash Storage
- 32 GB
- Firewall Throughput
- 5 Gbps
- Threat Protection Throughput
- 2 Gbps
- IPS Throughput
- 1.5 Gbps
- Firewall Policies Supported
- 200
- New Sessions Per Second
- 25,000
- Maximum Concurrent Sessions
- 500,000
- Supported Applications
- 150
- Deployment Type
- Enterprise / Branch Office / SMB / Cloud
- VPN Throughput
- 500 Mbps
- Feature
- Next-Generation Firewall with integrated IPS, Antivirus, and advanced threat protection
- Product Name
- FG-51E Next-Generation Firewall
Quality Certifications
To get the detailed certification, please go to the Compliance Center.
Product Comparison Table
 FG-51E |  FC-10-0060E-900-02-DD |  FG-81E-POE |  FG-52E |  FG-60E-DSL-BDL-988-DD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance |
| Architecture | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Desktop |
| Deployment Type | Enterprise / Branch Office / SMB / Cloud | Enterprise / Branch Office | Enterprise / Branch Office | Branch Office | Small Business / Branch Office |
| Use Case | VPN / Secure Access / UTM | VPN / Secure Access / UTM | VPN / Secure Access | UTM | VPN / Secure Access / UTM |
| Firewall Layer Supported | Layer 7 | Layer 7 | Layer 7 | Layer 7 | Layer 7 |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply with Redundant Option | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Firewall Throughput | 5 Gbps | 900 Mbps | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 3 Gbps |
| Threat Protection Throughput | 2 Gbps | 600 Mbps | 0.5 Gbps | 800 Mbps | 2 Gbps |
| IPS Throughput | 1.5 Gbps | 600 Mbps | 0.7 Gbps | 400 Mbps | 1.8 Gbps |
| VPN Throughput | 500 Mbps | 450 Mbps | 0.8 Gbps | 600 Mbps | 1.2 Gbps |
| Supported Applications | 150 | 50 | 150 | 150 | 200 |
| Centralized Configuration & Reporting | Yes | Yes | Yes | Cloud and On-Prem Management | FortiManager Integration |
| Feature | Next-Generation Firewall with integrated IPS, Antivirus, and advanced threat protection | High Performance, Integrated Threat Management | Integrated POE Management | Integrated IPS, Antivirus, and Web Filtering | Integrated Threat Management |
| Concurrent Sessions | 250,000 | 500000 | 100000 | 50000 | 300000 |
| Maximum Concurrent Sessions | 500,000 | 1000000 | 200000 | 60000 | 300000 |
| Users/Nodes | Unlimited | Unlimited | 500 | 250 | Unlimited |
| Integrated I/O | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 8 |
| New Sessions Per Second | 25,000 | 20000 | 3500 | 2000 | 25000 |
| Supported VPN Types | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / L2TP / PPTP / GRE | IPSec / SSL VPN |
| Routing Protocols Supported | OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing |
| Security Services | Antivirus / Web Filtering / Application Control / IPS / VPN | Antivirus / Web Filtering / Application Control / IPS / VPN | Antivirus / Web Filtering / Application Control / IPS / VPN | Antivirus / Web Filtering / Application Control / IPS / VPN | Antivirus / Web Filtering / Application Control / IPS / VPN |
| High Availability | Active-Passive | Active-Passive | Active-Passive | Active-Passive | Active-Passive |
| Interfaces | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP+ | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP |
| WAN Ports | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN |
| LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports |
| Switch Ports | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| POE Ports | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| Management Options | Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMP | Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMP | Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMP | Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMP | Cloud / CLI / GUI / SNMP |
| Logging & Monitoring | Built-in / Syslog | Built-in / Syslog / Cloud Logging | Built-in / Syslog / Cloud Logging | Built-in / Syslog / Cloud Logging | Built-in |
| Firewall Policies Supported | 200 | 500 | 200 | 500 | 1000 |
| Users Supported | N/A | Unlimited | Unlimited | 250 | 1000 |
| Memory | 4 GB | 8 GB | 8 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Flash Storage | 32 GB | 128 GB SSD | 128 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| Expansion Slots | SFP | SFP | SFP | SFP | N/A |
| Form Factor | 1 RU | 2 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | Desktop |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 2 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | N/A |
| Device Type | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW |
| Product Name | FG-51E Next-Generation Firewall | FC-10-0060E-900-02-DD Next-Generation Firewall | FG-81E-POE | FG-52E Next-Generation Firewall | FG-60E-DSL-BDL-988-DD |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 3.5 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 4 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.3 inches | 17 inches | 8 inches |
| Depth | 17 inches | 16 inches | 15.7 inches | 12 inches | 10 inches |
| Weight | 15 lbs | 25 lbs | 15 lbs | 15 lbs | 5 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
B
Brian Turner
4
Integrated storage is useful for local logging.
K
Kevin Moore
5
Easy setup and dependable performance.
S
Scott Daniels
3
Works well for basic branch security needs.
O
Oliver White
4
Reliable Fortinet appliance for SMB use.
Questions & Answers
What is the Fortinet FG-51E and who should use it?
The Fortinet FG-51E is a compact next-generation firewall designed for small to medium businesses, offering integrated security, routing, and switching for up to 10 managed FortiAPs.
How many network ports does the FG-51E provide?
The FG-51E features 7 GE RJ45 ports, including 2 dedicated WAN ports and 5 switch ports, enabling flexible LAN/WAN segmentation.
What security throughput can I expect from the FG-51E?
The FG-51E delivers up to 1.2 Gbps firewall throughput and up to 450 Mbps of NGFW throughput with security services enabled.
How much onboard storage does the FG-51E include?
The FG-51E comes with a 32 GB SSD for logging, reporting, and local data retention to support compliance and forensic analysis.