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FG-81E-BDL-980-DD Overview
FG-81E-BDL-980-DD is a high-performance, rack-mounted hardware appliance engineered for robust network security in enterprise and branch office environments. It delivers a firewall throughput of 9.8 Gbps along with multiple port configurations including LAN, WAN, and SFP ports. The appliance features redundant AC power supplies to ensure uninterrupted operation, and it integrates a suite of security services such as IPS, antivirus, web filtering, and VPN to provide comprehensive threat management.
This next-generation firewall offers flexible management and deployment options via CLI, GUI, and REST API, making it well suited for centralized configuration in dynamic network settings. Designed with scalability in mind, FG-81E-BDL-980-DD supports clustering for active-active high availability and meets the demanding use cases of secure remote connectivity, segmentation, and unified threat management across SMB, enterprise, and cloud environments.
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FG-81E-BDL-980-DD Specifications
- Product Type
- Firewall Appliance
- Architecture
- Rack-mount
- Deployment Type
- Enterprise / Branch Office
- Use Case
- VPN / Secure Access / UTM
- Firewall Layer Supported
- Layer 7
- Power Source
- AC Power Supply
- Redundant Power Supply Supported
- Yes
- Firewall Throughput
- 9.8 Gbps
- Threat Protection Throughput
- 8.5 Gbps
- IPS Throughput
- 7.2 Gbps
- VPN Throughput
- 6.5 Gbps
- Supported Applications
- 50
- Centralized Configuration & Reporting
- CLI, GUI, REST API
- Feature
- Integrated Threat Management
- Concurrent Sessions
- 500000
- Maximum Concurrent Sessions
- 1000000
- Users/Nodes
- Unlimited
- Integrated I/O
- 4
- New Sessions Per Second
- 20000
- Supported VPN Types
- IPSec / SSL VPN / L2TP
- Routing Protocols Supported
- OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing
- Security Services
- Antivirus / Web Filtering / Application Control / IPS / VPN
- High Availability
- Active-Active
- Interfaces
- RJ-45 / SFP
- WAN Ports
- 2 WAN
- LAN Ports
- 8 LAN Ports
- Switch Ports
- Yes
- POE Ports
- No
- Management Options
- Cloud / CLI / GUI / REST API / SNMP
- Logging & Monitoring
- Built-in / Syslog
- Firewall Policies Supported
- 250
- Users Supported
- Unlimited
- Memory
- 8 GB
- Flash Storage
- 128 GB
- Expansion Slots
- SFP
- Form Factor
- 1 RU
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Device Type
- NGFW
- Product Name
- FG-81E-BDL-980-DD Next-Generation Firewall
- Height
- 1 inches
- Width
- 17 inches
- Depth
- 12 inches
- Weight
- 15 lbs
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| FG-81E-BDL-980-DD |  FC-10-0030E-112-02-DD |  FC-10-FG60E-301-02-DD |  FC-10-F30EG-980-02-DD |  FC-10-F30EG-928-02-DD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Product Type | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance |
| Architecture | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Deployment Type | Enterprise / Branch Office | Enterprise | Enterprise / Branch Office | Enterprise | Enterprise / Branch Office |
| Use Case | VPN / Secure Access / UTM | VPN / Secure Access / UTM | VPN / Secure Access / UTM | UTM | VPN / Secure Access / UTM |
| Firewall Layer Supported | Layer 7 | Layer 7 | Layer 7 | Layer 7 | Layer 3 / Layer 7 |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Firewall Throughput | 9.8 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 3 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
| Threat Protection Throughput | 8.5 Gbps | 8 Gbps | 2 Gbps | 8 Gbps | 8 Gbps |
| IPS Throughput | 7.2 Gbps | 8 Gbps | 2 Gbps | 6 Gbps | 5 Gbps |
| VPN Throughput | 6.5 Gbps | 6 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 4 Gbps | 4 Gbps |
| Supported Applications | 50 | 25 | 50 | 16 | 50 |
| Centralized Configuration & Reporting | CLI, GUI, REST API | GUI, CLI, Cloud | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Feature | Integrated Threat Management | High availability, clustering | Advanced threat protection | Integrated Threat Management | Integrated Threat Management |
| Concurrent Sessions | 500000 | 1000000 | 100000 | 500,000 | 1000000 |
| Maximum Concurrent Sessions | 1000000 | 1500000 | 150000 | 1,000,000 | 1500000 |
| Users/Nodes | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 2500 |
| Integrated I/O | 4 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| New Sessions Per Second | 20000 | 20000 | 5000 | 20,000 | 100000 |
| Supported VPN Types | IPSec / SSL VPN / L2TP | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / L2TP |
| 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 / 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-Active | Active-Active | 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 | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports |
| Switch Ports | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| POE Ports | No | No | No | No | No |
| Management Options | Cloud / CLI / GUI / REST API / SNMP | Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMP | CLI / GUI / SNMP / REST API | Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMP | Cloud / CLI / GUI / SNMP |
| Logging & Monitoring | Built-in / Syslog | Built-in / Syslog / Cloud Logging | Built-in / Syslog | Built-in | Built-in / Syslog |
| Firewall Policies Supported | 250 | 500 | 300 | 1000 | 200 |
| Users Supported | Unlimited | Unlimited | 5000 | Unlimited | 2500 |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Flash Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB | 32 GB | 128 GB SSD | 128 GB |
| Expansion Slots | SFP | SFP | SFP | SFP | SFP |
| Form Factor | 1 RU | 2 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 2 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Device Type | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW |
| Product Name | FG-81E-BDL-980-DD Next-Generation Firewall | FC-10-0030E-112-02-DD | FC-10-FG60E-301-02-DD | FC-10-F30EG-980-02-DD | FC-10-F30EG-928-02-DD Security Appliance |
| Height | 1 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches |
| Width | 17 inches | 17.5 inches | 17.5 | 17 inches | 17 inches |
| Depth | 12 inches | 16.5 inches | 16.5 | 18 inches | 15 inches |
| Weight | 15 lbs | 25 lbs | 15 lbs | 25 lbs | 22 lbs |
Reviews & Ratings
M
Mahnoor Yasin
5
24x7 support improved confidence.
H
Henrik Solberg
4
Stable throughput with full protection enabled.
U
Usman Akram
5
Well suited for business networks.
I
Isabel Wright
5
Reliable FortiGate enterprise solution.
Questions & Answers
What is the FortiGate-81E (FG-81E-BDL-980-DD) bundle and what does it include?
The FG-81E-BDL-980-DD bundle combines the FortiGate-81E next-generation firewall appliance with 24x7 FortiCare support and FortiGuard Enterprise Protection subscription, delivering hardware, ongoing security updates, advanced threat protection, and around-the-clock technical assistance.
What are the key hardware specifications of the FortiGate-81E firewall?
The FortiGate-81E features a dual-core SOC4 processor, 4 GB RAM, 16 GB onboard storage, 8x GE RJ45 ports, 2x GE SFP slots, and redundant power design, providing up to 1.4 Gbps firewall throughput and 270 Mbps NGFW performance.
What security services are included in FortiGuard Enterprise Protection?
FortiGuard Enterprise Protection delivers continuously updated antivirus, intrusion prevention, web filtering, application control, anti-spam, and advanced threat detection to ensure comprehensive, real-time defense against malware and network intrusions.
How does 24x7 FortiCare support enhance my deployment?
The 24x7 FortiCare service provides global technical support, hardware replacement, firmware updates, and access to the FortiCare portal, ensuring rapid issue resolution and maximum uptime for your FortiGate-81E.
What is the FortiGate-81E’s firewall and UTM throughput?
The FortiGate-81E delivers up to 1.4 Gbps firewall throughput, 270 Mbps NGFW throughput with UTM features enabled, and 150 Mbps IPS performance, balancing high-speed traffic processing with deep packet inspection.
Can I deploy the FortiGate-81E in high-availability mode?
Yes. The FortiGate-81E supports active-active and active-passive clustering, synchronized configurations, and session failover to ensure continuous network availability and seamless disaster recovery.
How do I renew FortiGuard and FortiCare services for the FG-81E-BDL-980-DD?
Service renewals can be processed through your Fortinet partner or the FortiCare portal. Simply provide your device serial number and subscription details to extend FortiGuard updates and FortiCare support before expiry.
What deployment options does the FortiGate-81E support?
The FortiGate-81E supports on-premises deployment at branch offices, data centers, or SMB networks, as well as virtual private network (VPN) configurations and secure SD-WAN setups for distributed environments.
Which network interfaces are available on the FortiGate-81E?
The appliance offers 8x GE RJ45 ports, 2x GE SFP slots, a dedicated HA port, a management port, and a console port to support flexible LAN/WAN segmentation and high-speed fiber connectivity.
Is the FortiGate-81E suitable for small and medium-sized businesses?
Yes. With its compact form factor, scalable performance, and integrated security services, the FortiGate-81E is optimized for SMBs requiring enterprise-grade protection without complex infrastructure.
How often are FortiGuard security updates delivered?
FortiGuard updates are delivered multiple times per day, ensuring your FortiGate-81E receives the latest threat intelligence, intrusion signatures, and application definitions in real time.
What management and reporting tools are available for the FortiGate-81E?
The device can be managed via FortiOS GUI, FortiManager for centralized policy control, FortiAnalyzer for in-depth reporting, or FortiCloud for cloud-based monitoring and analytics.
Can the FortiGate-81E integrate with cloud services?
Yes. The FortiGate-81E integrates with AWS, Azure, GCP, and other public clouds via IPsec and SSL VPN, enabling secure cloud-to-on-premises connectivity and consistent security policies.
What warranty coverage is included with the FG-81E-BDL-980-DD bundle?
The bundle includes a one-year limited hardware warranty with next-business-day advance replacement, complemented by the optional FortiCare service for extended support and maintenance.
What are the power and environmental requirements for the FortiGate-81E?
The FortiGate-81E operates on 100–240 VAC at 50–60 Hz, consumes up to 30 W, and supports an operating temperature range of 0 – 40 °C with relative humidity between 10% and 90% non-condensing.
How do I get started with initial setup and configuration?
To begin, connect the management port to your network, access the web UI via the default IP address, follow the setup wizard to configure interfaces, security policies, and FortiGuard licensing, then validate connectivity.