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FG-81E-BDL-950-12 Overview
FG-81E-BDL-950-12 is a robust hardware firewall appliance engineered as a rack-mounted solution that delivers high throughput capacity and versatile port configurations including multiple LAN, WAN, and SFP interfaces. It incorporates a redundant AC power supply along with comprehensive security services such as IPS, antivirus, web filtering, and VPN, making it ideal for secure branch office and enterprise deployments.
FG-81E-BDL-950-12 supports centralized configuration and real-time reporting while assuring scalability, high availability, and clustering options required in dynamic network environments. Its design addresses use cases ranging from small-to-medium businesses to larger enterprises with built-in features for secure segmentation, UTM, and advanced threat protection, ensuring a reliable and managed deployment in cloud and on-premises settings.
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FG-81E-BDL-950-12 Specifications
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Weight
- 22 lbs
- Depth
- 15.0 inches
- WAN Ports
- 2 WAN
- Memory
- 16 GB
- LAN Ports
- 8 LAN Ports
- Expansion Slots
- SFP
- Architecture
- Rack-mount
- Users/Nodes
- Unlimited
- High Availability
- Active-Passive
- Switch Ports
- Yes
- POE Ports
- No
- Form Factor
- 1 RU
- Device Type
- NGFW
- Product Type
- Firewall Appliance
- Deployment Type
- Enterprise / Branch Office
- Concurrent Sessions
- 500,000
- Maximum Concurrent Sessions
- 1,000,000
- Security Services
- Antivirus / Web Filtering / Application Control / IPS / VPN
- Flash Storage
- 128 GB
- Supported VPN Types
- IPSec / SSL VPN
- Routing Protocols Supported
- OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing
- Firewall Throughput
- 10 Gbps
- Supported Applications
- 50
- Integrated I/O
- 8
- New Sessions Per Second
- 30,000
- Use Case
- VPN / Secure Access / Segmentation / UTM
- Interfaces
- RJ-45 / SFP / SFP+
- Centralized Configuration & Reporting
- Yes
- Feature
- Advanced threat protection
- Logging & Monitoring
- Built-in / Syslog
- IPS Throughput
- 6 Gbps
- Firewall Layer Supported
- Layer 3 / Layer 7
- Management Options
- Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized
- Threat Protection Throughput
- 8 Gbps
- Users Supported
- 1000
- VPN Throughput
- 7 Gbps
- Firewall Policies Supported
- 200
- Product Name
- FG-81E-BDL-950-12 Next-Generation Firewall
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Product Comparison Table 
| FG-81E-BDL-950-12 |  FG-81E-POE |  FC-10-FG60E-212-02-DD |  FC-10-0080E-301-02-DD |  FG-60E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Enterprise / Branch Office | Small Business / Branch Office | Enterprise / Branch Office / Cloud | Small Business / Branch Office |
| Use Case | VPN / Secure Access / Segmentation / UTM | VPN / Secure Access | VPN / Secure Access / UTM | VPN / Secure Access / UTM | VPN / UTM |
| Firewall Layer Supported | Layer 3 / Layer 7 | Layer 7 | Layer 3 / Layer 7 | Layer 7 | Layer 7 |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
| Firewall Throughput | 10 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 3.5 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 3 Gbps |
| Threat Protection Throughput | 8 Gbps | 0.5 Gbps | 1.4 Gbps | 2 Gbps | 1 Gbps |
| IPS Throughput | 6 Gbps | 0.7 Gbps | 1.0 Gbps | 1.5 Gbps | 0.5 Gbps |
| VPN Throughput | 7 Gbps | 0.8 Gbps | 700 Mbps | 1 Gbps | 0.25 Gbps |
| Supported Applications | 50 | 150 | N/A | 50 | N/A |
| Centralized Configuration & Reporting | Yes | Yes | Integrated FortiManager | Yes | Yes |
| Feature | Advanced threat protection | Integrated POE Management | Intrusion Prevention, Antivirus, Web Filtering, VPN | Deep Packet Inspection, Application Control, Sandboxing | Advanced threat protection |
| Concurrent Sessions | 500,000 | 100000 | 100000 | 1000000 | 200000 |
| Maximum Concurrent Sessions | 1,000,000 | 200000 | 100000 | 2000000 | 300000 |
| Users/Nodes | Unlimited | 500 | N/A | Unlimited | N/A |
| Integrated I/O | 8 | 8 | N/A | 8 | N/A |
| New Sessions Per Second | 30,000 | 3500 | 2000 | 50000 | 30000 |
| Supported VPN Types | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN |
| Routing Protocols Supported | OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / RIP / 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 / SFP+ | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP / SFP+ | RJ-45 / SFP |
| WAN Ports | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 1 WAN |
| LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 5 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports |
| Switch Ports | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| POE Ports | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Management Options | Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized | Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMP | Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / SNMP | Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMP | CLI / GUI / SNMP / REST API |
| Logging & Monitoring | Built-in / Syslog | Built-in / Syslog / Cloud Logging | Built-in / Syslog / Cloud Logging | Built-in / Syslog | Built-in / Syslog |
| Firewall Policies Supported | 200 | 200 | 300 | 1000 | 100 |
| Users Supported | 1000 | Unlimited | N/A | Unlimited | N/A |
| Memory | 16 GB | 8 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB | 1 GB |
| Flash Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | 16 GB | 128 GB | 16 GB |
| Expansion Slots | SFP | SFP | SFP | SFP | SFP |
| Form Factor | 1 RU | 1 RU | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Desktop |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | N/A |
| Device Type | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW |
| Product Name | FG-81E-BDL-950-12 Next-Generation Firewall | FG-81E-POE | FC-10-FG60E-212-02-DD | FC-10-0080E-301-02-DD | FortiGate 60E |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | N/A | 2 inches | N/A |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.3 inches | N/A | 17 inches | N/A |
| Depth | 15.0 inches | 15.7 inches | N/A | 14 inches | N/A |
| Weight | 22 lbs | 15 lbs | N/A | 15 lbs | N/A |
Reviews & Ratings
I
Ian Prescott
5
One year bundle suited short term deployments.
L
Leonard Frost
5
Stable performance for SMBs.
V
Victor Hale
5
Easy management interface.
J
James Whitfield
4
Reliable Fortinet solution.
Questions & Answers
What is included in the FG-81E-BDL-950-12 bundle?
The FG-81E-BDL-950-12 bundle includes the FortiGate FG-81E security appliance plus a one-year 24x7 FortiCare support contract and FortiGuard Unified Threat Management subscription.
What is FortiCare 24x7 support?
FortiCare 24x7 provides around-the-clock technical assistance, hardware replacement, firmware updates, and direct access to Fortinet’s expert engineers for rapid issue resolution.
What features does FortiGuard UTM Protection offer?
FortiGuard UTM offers integrated antivirus, intrusion prevention (IPS), web filtering, application control, and anti-spam services, all updated in real time to defend against advanced threats.
How do I activate FortiCare and FortiGuard services for FG-81E?
Register your FG-81E serial number on the Fortinet Customer Service & Support portal and apply the license key as instructed in the online activation guide.
Can I extend the FortiCare and FortiGuard subscription beyond one year?
Yes, you can renew your FortiCare and FortiGuard UTM subscription annually through authorized Fortinet partners or via the Fortinet support portal.
What are the key hardware specifications of FortiGate FG-81E?
The FG-81E delivers 1.8 Gbps firewall throughput, 250 Mbps IPS throughput, 35 Mbps NGFW, and multiple Gigabit Ethernet ports for small to medium-sized networks.
What performance can I expect from the FG-81E in real-world scenarios?
In typical deployments, the FG-81E provides up to 1.8 Gbps of firewall throughput and 250 Mbps of IPS throughput, ensuring low latency and consistent traffic inspection.
Is FG-81E-BDL-950-12 suitable for small and medium businesses?
Yes, this bundle is designed for SMBs, offering enterprise-grade security, scalable throughput, and 24x7 support at a cost-effective price point.
Does the FG-81E receive firmware and security updates?
With the FortiCare subscription, FG-81E automatically receives firmware upgrades, security patches, and real-time threat intelligence from FortiGuard services.
What constitutes Fortinet’s hardware warranty?
The FG-81E comes with a limited lifetime hardware warranty for defects, combined with the one-year FortiCare contract for replacement and support services.
How do I contact FortiCare technical support?
Contact FortiCare 24x7 by logging a ticket on the Fortinet Support portal or by calling the regional support hotline listed on Fortinet’s website.
How does the FG-81E firewall enhance network security?
The FG-81E applies deep packet inspection, real-time FortiGuard threat feeds, and advanced UTM profiles to block malware, intrusions, and unauthorized access.
How do I configure UTM features on the FG-81E appliance?
Log in to the FortiGate web GUI, navigate to Security Profiles, enable the required UTM services, and attach them to your firewall policy.
What licensing model does FortiGuard UTM use?
FortiGuard UTM is licensed per appliance and subscription term, with one-, two-, and three-year options and volume discounts available through Fortinet partners.
Does the FG-81E support compliance standards?
Yes, the FG-81E supports PCI-DSS, HIPAA, and GDPR compliance via comprehensive logging, reporting, and policy enforcement, especially when paired with FortiAnalyzer.
What is the recommended deployment scenario for FG-81E?
Deploy the FG-81E at the network perimeter for SMBs to secure internet access, VPN traffic, and branch office connectivity using its integrated UTM features.