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FWF-51E Overview
FWF-51E is a high-performance, rack-mounted hardware appliance engineered for enterprise and branch office deployments. It delivers robust network security with a throughput capacity of 10 Gbps, featuring an optimized port configuration that includes 8 LAN ports, 2 WAN ports, and SFP connectivity to support high-speed data transfers.
The device is powered by an AC power supply with redundant support, ensuring continuous operation for critical network infrastructures. It comes equipped with advanced security services including IPS, antivirus, web filtering, and VPN to guard against evolving threats, while offering versatile management options such as cloud, CLI, GUI, and REST API for streamlined deployment across SMB, enterprise, branch, and cloud environments.
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FWF-51E 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
- 10 Gbps
- Threat Protection Throughput
- 8 Gbps
- IPS Throughput
- 7 Gbps
- VPN Throughput
- 5 Gbps
- Supported Applications
- 50
- Centralized Configuration & Reporting
- Centralized
- Feature
- Deep Packet Inspection
- Concurrent Sessions
- 500,000
- Maximum Concurrent Sessions
- 1,000,000
- Users/Nodes
- 10,000
- Integrated I/O
- 8
- New Sessions Per Second
- 30,000
- Supported VPN Types
- IPSec / SSL VPN / L2TP
- Routing Protocols Supported
- OSPF / BGP / RIP / Static Routing
- Security Services
- Antivirus / Web Filtering / IPS / VPN
- High Availability
- Active-Passive
- Interfaces
- RJ-45 / SFP
- WAN Ports
- 2 WAN
- LAN Ports
- 8 LAN Ports
- Switch Ports
- Yes
- POE Ports
- No
- Management Options
- Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMP
- Logging & Monitoring
- Built-in / External / Syslog
- Firewall Policies Supported
- 200
- Users Supported
- 10,000
- Memory
- 16 GB
- Flash Storage
- 128 GB
- Expansion Slots
- SFP
- Form Factor
- 1 RU
- Rack Units
- 1 RU
- Device Type
- NGFW
- Product Name
- FWF-51E Next-Generation Firewall
- Height
- 1.75 inches
- Width
- 17.5 inches
- Depth
- 18 inches
- Weight
- 10 lbs
Quality Certifications
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Product Comparison Table 
| FWF-51E |  FG-80E-BDL-950-36 |  FG-50E-BDL-950-60 |  FG-50E-BDL-950-12 |  FC-10-0052E-289-02-DD | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | Hardware Appliance / Rack-mount | Rack-mount |
| Centralized Configuration & Reporting | Centralized | Centralized Management Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Concurrent Sessions | 500,000 | 100000 | 75000 | 200,000 | 500000 |
| Deployment Type | Enterprise / Branch Office | Enterprise / Branch Office | Enterprise / Branch Office | Branch Office / Enterprise | Enterprise / Branch Office / Data Center |
| Depth | 18 inches | 15.7 inches | 12.5 inches | 12 inches | 15 |
| Device Type | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW | NGFW |
| Expansion Slots | SFP | SFP | SFP | SFP | SFP |
| Feature | Deep Packet Inspection | Deep Packet Inspection, Application Control | Integrated Next-Generation Firewall with threat protection | Advanced threat protection | High Availability, Clustering Support |
| Firewall Layer Supported | Layer 7 | Layer 7 | Layer 3 / Layer 4 / Layer 7 | Layer 7 | Layer 3 / Layer 4 / Layer 7 |
| Firewall Policies Supported | 200 | 250 | 200 | 500 | 1000 |
| Firewall Throughput | 10 Gbps | 0.95 Gbps | 0.95 Gbps | 0.95 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
| Flash Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB | 128 GB |
| Form Factor | 1 RU | 1 RU | Rack-mount | Rack-mount | 1 RU |
| Height | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 inches | 1.75 |
| High Availability | Active-Passive | Active-Passive | Active-Passive | Active-Passive | Active-Passive |
| IPS Throughput | 7 Gbps | 0.45 Gbps | 0.15 Gbps | N/A | 6 Gbps |
| Integrated I/O | 8 | 6 | 4 | 12 Ports | 6 |
| Interfaces | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP | RJ-45 / SFP |
| LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports | 8 LAN Ports | 4 LAN Ports |
| Logging & Monitoring | Built-in / External / Syslog | Built-in | Built-in / Syslog | Built-in / Syslog | Built-in / Syslog |
| Management Options | Cloud / CLI / GUI / Centralized / REST API / SNMP | CLI / GUI / SNMP | Cloud / CLI / GUI / REST API / SNMP | Cloud / CLI / GUI / SNMP | Cloud / CLI / GUI / SNMP |
| Maximum Concurrent Sessions | 1,000,000 | 150000 | 100000 | 200,000 | 500000 |
| Memory | 16 GB | 8 GB | 4 GB | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| New Sessions Per Second | 30,000 | 5000 | 2000 | 8,000 | 15000 |
| POE Ports | No | No | No | Yes | No |
| Power Source | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply | AC Power Supply |
| Product Name | FWF-51E Next-Generation Firewall | FG-80E-BDL-950-36 Advanced Firewall Appliance | FG-50E-BDL-950-60 | FG-50E-BDL-950-12 | FC-10-0052E-289-02-DD Next-Gen Firewall Appliance |
| Product Type | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance | Next-Generation Firewall Appliance | Firewall Appliance |
| Rack Units | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU | 1 RU |
| Redundant Power Supply Supported | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 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 / 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 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
| Supported VPN Types | IPSec / SSL VPN / L2TP | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN | IPSec / SSL VPN |
| Switch Ports | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Threat Protection Throughput | 8 Gbps | N/A | 0.80 Gbps | N/A | 8 Gbps |
| Use Case | VPN / Secure Access / UTM | VPN / Secure Access / UTM | VPN / Secure Access / UTM | UTM / VPN | VPN / Secure Access / Segmentation / UTM |
| Users Supported | 10,000 | Unlimited | Unlimited | N/A | Unlimited |
| Users/Nodes | 10,000 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| VPN Throughput | 5 Gbps | 0.85 Gbps | 0.06 Gbps | N/A | 5 Gbps |
| WAN Ports | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 2 WAN | 1 WAN | 2 WAN |
| Weight | 10 lbs | 12 lbs | 7 lbs | 10 lbs | 25 lbs |
| Width | 17.5 inches | 17.3 inches | 17.3 inches | 17 inches | 17 |
Reviews & Ratings
M
Martin Cole
5
Stable wireless and security features.
O
Oliver Grant
4
Compact design simplified deployment.
V
Victor Shaw
4
Predictable performance for SMB use.
D
Daniel Moore
5
Reliable all in one solution.
Questions & Answers
What is the FortiWiFi 51E (FWF-51E)?
The FortiWiFi 51E (SKU FWF-51E) is a secure, integrated NGFW appliance with built-in wireless LAN, ideal for small to mid-sized offices.
How many GE RJ45 ports does the FWF-51E offer?
The FWF-51E provides seven GE RJ45 ports in total.
Which ports are designated as WAN and which as switch ports?
It includes two GE RJ45 WAN ports for Internet uplinks and five GE RJ45 switch ports for LAN connectivity.
Which wireless standards are supported by the FWF-51E?
The FWF-51E supports 802.11a/b/g/n, offering dual-band Wi-Fi performance.
How much onboard storage does the FWF-51E include?
It features a 32 GB SSD for system, logs, and on-box analytics.
How many FortiAPs can be managed by the FWF-51E?
The FWF-51E can centrally manage up to 10 FortiAPs in total, including a maximum of 5 in tunnel mode.
What is the maximum firewall throughput of the FWF-51E?
The FWF-51E delivers up to 950 Mbps of firewall throughput under ideal conditions.
Does the FWF-51E support SD-WAN?
Yes, it includes built-in SD-WAN for application-aware path selection and WAN optimization.
What built-in security features does the FWF-51E provide?
It integrates IPS, antivirus, application control, web filtering, and advanced threat protection.
Which VPN protocols are supported on the FWF-51E?
It supports IPsec VPN, SSL VPN, and site-to-site and remote-access tunnels.
How do I perform the initial setup of the FWF-51E?
Use the FortiExplorer mobile app or web GUI wizard for guided installation, configuration, and firmware updates.
Does the FWF-51E support VLAN tagging?
Yes, it supports 802.1Q VLAN tagging on all switch and WAN interfaces.
What management interfaces are available on the FWF-51E?
You can manage it via web GUI, CLI, FortiManager integration, or the FortiCloud service.
What power supply does the FWF-51E use?
The appliance uses an internal 100–240 VAC auto-sensing power supply.
What is the warranty period for the FWF-51E?
Fortinet provides a one-year limited hardware warranty with options to extend via support contracts.
What are the physical dimensions and weight of the FWF-51E?
The FWF-51E measures 214 × 134 × 30 mm and weighs approximately 0.9 kg.