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FG-81E
Fortinet FG-81E 14 x GE RJ45 ports (including 1 x DMZ port,...
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FG-81E is a high-performance, rack-mounted hardware appliance engineered for enterprise and branch office environments. It delivers robust network protection by integrating firewall functions with advanced security services such as IPS, antivirus, web filtering, and VPN. The device features a flexible port configuration that includes multiple LAN ports, WAN ports, and SFP interfaces to support varied network connectivity needs while utilizing a redundant AC power supply to ensure continuous operation.
FG-81E is optimized for scalable and high-availability deployments with support for clustering and active-passive configurations. It offers management options via CLI, GUI, and centralized cloud-based services, making it ideal for secure segmentation and high-volume traffic environments. This appliance is purpose-built to meet the stringent demands of advanced threat protection and streamlined network operations in SMB, enterprise, branch, and cloud deployments.
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| FG-81E |  FG-60E-POE |  FG-51E |  FC-10-0052E-112-02-DD |  FC-10-0051E-131-02-DD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Rack-mount | Desktop | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Centralized Configuration & Reporting | Yes | Yes | Yes | Centralized | Yes |
| Concurrent Sessions | 100000 | 600000 | 250,000 | 500,000 | 500000 |
| Deployment Type | Enterprise / Branch Office | Small Business / Branch Office | Enterprise / Branch Office / SMB / Cloud | Enterprise | Enterprise / Branch Office |
| Depth | 12 inches | 10.0 inches | 17 inches | 18 inches | 18.5 inches |
| Device Type | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW |
| Expansion Slots | SFP | SFP | SFP | SFP | SFP |
| Feature | Advanced threat protection | PoE, SFP, Advanced Threat Protection | Next-Generation Firewall with integrated IPS, Antivirus, and advanced threat protection | IPS, Antivirus, Web Filtering, VPN | Advanced threat protection |
| Firewall Layer Supported | Layer 3 / Layer 7 | Layer 3 / Layer 4 / Layer 7 | Layer 7 | Layer 3 / Layer 7 | Layer 7 |
| Firewall Throughput | 1.2 Gbps | 3 Gbps | 5 Gbps | 10 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
| Flash Storage | 16 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Form Factor | 1 RU | Desktop | 1 RU | 2 RU | 2 RU |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.7 inches | 1.75 inches | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
| High Availability | Active-Passive | Active-Passive | Active-Passive | Active-Passive | Active-Passive |
| IPS Throughput | 500 Mbps | 500 Mbps | 1.5 Gbps | 5 Gbps | 5 Gbps |
| Interfaces | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP / PoE | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP |
| LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 5 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports |
| Logging & Monitoring | Built-in / Syslog | Built-in / Syslog | Built-in / Syslog | Built-in / Syslog | Built-in |
| Management Options | Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / SNMP | Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / SNMP | Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMP | CLI / GUI / SNMP | CLI / GUI / Centralized / SNMP |
| Maximum Concurrent Sessions | 100000 | 800000 | 500,000 | 1,000,000 | 1000000 |
| Memory | 4 GB | 2 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| New Sessions Per Second | 2500 | 30000 | 25,000 | 50,000 | 25000 |
| POE Ports | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply with Redundant Option | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | FG-81E Next Generation Firewall | FG-60E-POE | FG-51E Next-Generation Firewall | FC-10-0052E-112-02-DD | FC-10-0051E-131-02-DD |
| Product Type | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Routing Protocols Supported | OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing | OSPF / BGP / 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 |
| Supported VPN Types | IPSec / SSL VPN / L2TP | IPSec / SSL VPN / L2TP / PPTP / GRE | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN / L2TP |
| Switch Ports | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Threat Protection Throughput | 1.0 Gbps | 600 Mbps | 2 Gbps | 8 Gbps | 8 Gbps |
| Use Case | VPN / Secure Access / Segmentation / UTM | VPN / Secure Access / UTM | VPN / Secure Access / UTM | VPN / Secure Access / UTM | VPN / Secure Access / UTM |
| VPN Throughput | 200 Mbps | 1 Gbps | 500 Mbps | 7 Gbps | 7 Gbps |
| WAN Ports | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN |
| Weight | 10 lbs | 4.5 lbs | 15 lbs | 15 lbs | 25 lbs |
| Width | 17 inches | 8.0 inches | 17 inches | 17 inches | 17.3 inches |
Every unit is authentic, sourced through trusted and authorised channels, and serial-verified on request. Genuine networking and IT hardware, guaranteed, or your money back.
New products are backed by up to 3 years of extended warranty, and certified refurbished units by up to 3 months, for dependable protection on every order. Coverage is clear, honoured in full, and confirmed on each product page.
If a unit ever falls short, our streamlined RMA process gets a replacement to you fast, with advance replacement available to keep your network running. No jargon, no runaround.
Every device is inspected, bench-tested, and firmware-verified, with configurations wiped before dispatch. Additional testing can be arranged to confirm full working condition on request.
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Compact firewall suitable for SMB environments.
Stable performance with integrated switching.
Easy to configure and maintain.
Good value for small offices.
Reliable day to day operation.
The Fortinet FG-81E is a compact next-generation firewall in the FortiGate 80E series, offering multi-layered security, 14 GE RJ45 ports, 2 shared media pairs, 128 GB onboard storage, HA support and management for up to 32 FortiAPs.
The FG-81E includes 14 GE RJ45 ports (12 switch ports, 1 DMZ, 1 Mgmt, 1 HA) plus two shared media pairs with 2 GE RJ45 ports and 2 SFP slots for flexible copper or fiber connectivity.
The FG-81E delivers up to 3 Gbps firewall throughput and 450 Mbps next-generation threat protection with full FortiGuard security services enabled.
The FG-81E supports management of up to 32 total FortiAPs or 16 FortiAPs in tunnel mode for unified wireless control.
Yes, the FG-81E supports active-active and active-passive HA configurations via its dedicated HA port for seamless failover and redundancy.
It comes with a 128 GB SSD for local log storage, FortiGuard content caching and forensic data retention.
Yes, the two shared media pairs include SFP slots that support 1 Gbps fiber modules for high-performance uplinks.
The dedicated DMZ port isolates public-facing servers in a demilitarized zone to secure external traffic without impacting the internal LAN.
The dedicated management port provides out-of-band secure access for device configuration, monitoring and firmware updates.
The FG-81E delivers up to 700 Mbps IPsec VPN throughput and supports SSL VPN for scalable, secure remote access.
It supports up to 500,000 concurrent sessions and 60,000 new sessions per second to handle high-volume network traffic.
The FG-81E is a compact 1U rack-mountable unit designed for small-to-medium business environments or branch offices.
No, the FG-81E does not include PoE capabilities on any of its RJ45 ports.
The FG-81E ships with FortiOS 6.x and is fully upgradable to the latest FortiOS 7.x for advanced features and security enhancements.
It supports the full range of FortiGuard Security Subscriptions, including UTM, Advanced Threat Protection, Web Filtering and Cloud Sandbox services.
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