How many FortiAPs can the FG-51E manage?

This model supports up to 10 managed FortiAPs (5 in tunnel mode), making it ideal for small Wi-Fi deployments.

Does the FG-51E support VPN connectivity?

Yes, the FG-51E offers IPSec and SSL VPN for secure site-to-site connections and remote user access with up to 200 VPN tunnels.

What integrated security features are available on the FG-51E?

It includes antivirus, intrusion prevention (IPS), web filtering, application control, and advanced threat protection via FortiGuard services.

Can I deploy the FG-51E in high availability mode?

Yes, the FG-51E supports active-active and active-passive HA configurations to ensure network uptime and seamless failover.

What licensing options are required for the FG-51E?

You need a FortiGate hardware license plus FortiGuard Security Services and optional FortiCare support to enable threat intelligence, updates, and 24/7 support.

Does the FG-51E support Power over Ethernet (PoE)?

No, the FG-51E’s GE RJ45 ports do not provide PoE. Use a PoE switch or injector for powered devices.

How do I perform the initial setup of the FG-51E?

Connect a PC to the MGMT or any physical port, navigate to https://192.168.1.99, log in with default credentials, and follow the setup wizard.

How is firmware updated on the FG-51E?

Use the FortiGate GUI or CLI to upload the latest firmware image from Fortinet Customer Service & Support, then reboot to apply the update.

What warranty and support come with the FG-51E?

The FG-51E includes a one-year limited hardware warranty; extendable with FortiCare services for 24/7 technical support and advanced RMA.

Which deployment scenarios suit the FG-51E best?

Ideal for retail, branch offices, and SMBs needing unified threat management, secure SD-WAN, and WLAN control in a single appliance.

How does the FG-51E integrate with FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer?

The FG-51E connects to FortiManager for centralized policy management and to FortiAnalyzer for log aggregation, reporting, and advanced analytics.

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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

Product Type: Firewall Appliance
Architecture: Rack-mount
Deployment Type: Enterprise / Branch Office / SMB / Cloud
Use Case: VPN / Secure Access / UTM
Firewall Layer Supported: Layer 7
Power Source: AC Power Supply with Redundant Option
Redundant Power Supply Supported: Yes
Firewall Throughput: 5 Gbps
Threat Protection Throughput: 2 Gbps
IPS Throughput: 1.5 Gbps
VPN Throughput: 500 Mbps
Supported Applications: 150
Centralized Configuration & Reporting: Yes
Feature: Next-Generation Firewall with integrated IPS, Antivirus, and advanced threat protection
Concurrent Sessions: 250,000
Maximum Concurrent Sessions: 500,000
Users/Nodes: Unlimited
Integrated I/O: 4
New Sessions Per Second: 25,000
Supported VPN Types: IPSec / SSL VPN
Routing Protocols Supported: OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing
Security Services: Antivirus / Web Filtering / Application Control / IPS / VPN
High Availability: Active-Passive
Interfaces: RJ-45 / SFP
WAN Ports: 2 WAN
LAN Ports: 4 LAN Ports
Switch Ports: Yes
POE Ports: No
Management Options: Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMP
Logging & Monitoring: Built-in / Syslog
Firewall Policies Supported: 200
Users Supported: N/A
Memory: 4 GB
Flash Storage: 32 GB
Expansion Slots: SFP
Form Factor: 1 RU
Rack Units: 1 RU
Device Type: NGFW
Product Name: FG-51E Next-Generation Firewall
Height: 1.75 inches
Width: 17 inches
Depth: 17 inches
Weight: 15 lbs

Quality Certifications

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Product Comparison Table

	FG-51E	FC-10-0060E-900-02-DD	FG-81E-POE	FG-52E	FG-60E-DSL-BDL-988-DD
Architecture	Rack-mount	Rack-mount	Rack-mount	Rack-mount	Desktop
Centralized Configuration & Reporting	Yes	Yes	Yes	Cloud and On-Prem Management	FortiManager Integration
Concurrent Sessions	250,000	500000	100000	50000	300000
Deployment Type	Enterprise / Branch Office / SMB / Cloud	Enterprise / Branch Office	Enterprise / Branch Office	Branch Office	Small Business / Branch Office
Depth	17 inches	16 inches	15.7 inches	12 inches	10 inches
Device Type	NGFW	NGFW	NGFW	NGFW	NGFW
Expansion Slots	SFP	SFP	SFP	SFP	N/A
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
Firewall Layer Supported	Layer 7	Layer 7	Layer 7	Layer 7	Layer 7
Firewall Policies Supported	200	500	200	500	1000
Firewall Throughput	5 Gbps	900 Mbps	1 Gbps	1 Gbps	3 Gbps
Flash Storage	32 GB	128 GB SSD	128 GB	32 GB	32 GB
Form Factor	1 RU	2 RU	1 RU	1 RU	Desktop
Height	1.75 inches	3.5 inches	1.75 inches	1.75 inches	4 inches
High Availability	Active-Passive	Active-Passive	Active-Passive	Active-Passive	Active-Passive
IPS Throughput	1.5 Gbps	600 Mbps	0.7 Gbps	400 Mbps	1.8 Gbps
Integrated I/O	4	4	8	4	8
Interfaces	RJ-45 / SFP	RJ-45 / SFP+	RJ-45 / SFP	RJ-45 / SFP	RJ-45 / SFP
LAN Ports	4 LAN Ports	8 LAN Ports	8 LAN Ports	8 LAN Ports	4 LAN Ports
Logging & Monitoring	Built-in / Syslog	Built-in / Syslog / Cloud Logging	Built-in / Syslog / Cloud Logging	Built-in / Syslog / Cloud Logging	Built-in
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
Maximum Concurrent Sessions	500,000	1000000	200000	60000	300000
Memory	4 GB	8 GB	8 GB	4 GB	4 GB
New Sessions Per Second	25,000	20000	3500	2000	25000
POE Ports	No	No	Yes	No	No
Power Source	AC Power Supply with Redundant Option	AC Power Supply	AC Power Supply	AC Power Supply	AC Power Supply
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
Product Type	Firewall Appliance	Firewall Appliance	Firewall Appliance	Firewall Appliance	Firewall Appliance
Rack Units	1 RU	2 RU	1 RU	1 RU	N/A
Redundant Power Supply Supported	Yes	Yes	No	Yes	No
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
Supported Applications	150	50	150	150	200
Supported VPN Types	IPSec / SSL VPN	IPSec / SSL VPN	IPSec / SSL VPN	IPSec / SSL VPN / L2TP / PPTP / GRE	IPSec / SSL VPN
Switch Ports	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Threat Protection Throughput	2 Gbps	600 Mbps	0.5 Gbps	800 Mbps	2 Gbps
Use Case	VPN / Secure Access / UTM	VPN / Secure Access / UTM	VPN / Secure Access	UTM	VPN / Secure Access / UTM
Users Supported	N/A	Unlimited	Unlimited	250	1000
Users/Nodes	Unlimited	Unlimited	500	250	Unlimited
VPN Throughput	500 Mbps	450 Mbps	0.8 Gbps	600 Mbps	1.2 Gbps
WAN Ports	2 WAN	2 WAN	2 WAN	2 WAN	2 WAN
Weight	15 lbs	25 lbs	15 lbs	15 lbs	5 lbs
Width	17 inches	17 inches	17.3 inches	17 inches	8 inches

Reviews & Ratings

Eric Lawson

Compact firewall suitable for small offices.

Brian Turner

Integrated storage is useful for local logging.

Kevin Moore

Easy setup and dependable performance.

Scott Daniels

Works well for basic branch security needs.

Oliver White

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.

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FG-51E Overview

FG-51E price is $699.64, a 29% saving from the Fortinet list price of $985.40. FG-51E is in stock and available for next-day dispatch. (terms applied)

FG-51E Specifications

Product Type

Firewall Appliance

Architecture

Rack-mount

Deployment Type

Enterprise / Branch Office / SMB / Cloud

Use Case

VPN / Secure Access / UTM

Firewall Layer Supported

Layer 7

Power Source

AC Power Supply with Redundant Option

Redundant Power Supply Supported

Yes

Firewall Throughput

5 Gbps

Threat Protection Throughput

2 Gbps

IPS Throughput

1.5 Gbps

VPN Throughput

500 Mbps

Supported Applications

150

Centralized Configuration & Reporting

Yes

Feature

Next-Generation Firewall with integrated IPS, Antivirus, and advanced threat protection

Concurrent Sessions

250,000

Maximum Concurrent Sessions

500,000

Users/Nodes

Unlimited

Integrated I/O

New Sessions Per Second

25,000

Supported VPN Types

IPSec / SSL VPN

Routing Protocols Supported

OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing

Security Services

Antivirus / Web Filtering / Application Control / IPS / VPN

High Availability

Active-Passive

Interfaces

RJ-45 / SFP

WAN Ports

2 WAN

LAN Ports

4 LAN Ports

Switch Ports

Yes

POE Ports

Management Options

Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMP

Logging & Monitoring

Built-in / Syslog

Firewall Policies Supported

200

Users Supported

N/A

Memory

4 GB

Flash Storage

32 GB

Expansion Slots

SFP

Form Factor

1 RU

Rack Units

1 RU

Device Type

NGFW

Product Name

FG-51E Next-Generation Firewall

Height

1.75 inches

Width

17 inches

Depth