Fortinet FortiGate 401F Next-Generation Firewall

Fortinet FortiGate 401F Next-Generation Firewall

Brand: Fortinet | Category: Network Security

SKU: FG-401F | Part #: FG-401F | MPN: FG-401F

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About the Fortinet FortiGate 401F Next-Generation Firewall

The Fortinet FortiGate 401F is a mid-enterprise next-generation firewall purpose-built for campus networks, colocation facilities, and distributed branch deployments. Powered by Fortinet's SOC4 ASIC acceleration engine, the 401F delivers consistent threat inspection throughput while maintaining low latency across encrypted and unencrypted traffic flows. The appliance integrates advanced security services including intrusion prevention, application control, sandboxing, and SSL/TLS inspection within a single integrated platform.

Designed for organizations requiring carrier-grade availability and multi-tenancy capabilities, the 401F supports high-performance VPN termination, centralized logging, and seamless integration with Fortinet Security Fabric orchestration. The platform has achieved significant market adoption since its 2021 launch and remains a preferred choice for enterprises standardizing on Fortinet security infrastructure across multiple sites.

Ideal for

  • Campus perimeter security with multi-gigabit threat inspection for 500–2000-user network segments
  • Colocation facility ingress/egress filtering and DDoS mitigation for hosted workloads
  • Regional hub firewall consolidation with centralized threat logging and reporting
  • High-availability failover pair deployment for business-critical data center access
  • Branch office aggregation point with IPsec/SSL-VPN termination for remote workforce
  • Compliance-driven network segmentation and encrypted traffic inspection for regulated industries

Technical specifications

ManufacturerFortinet
ModelFortiGate 401F
Part NumberFG-401F
Product TypeNext-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
Security ProcessorFortinet SOC4 ASIC
Throughput (Firewall)4.25 Gbps
Throughput (IPS)2.5 Gbps
Throughput (HTTPS Inspection)1.2 Gbps
Concurrent Sessions400,000
New Sessions Per Second8,000
Form Factor1U Rackmount
Management Interfaces1x RJ45 dedicated management port
Network Interfaces8x Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet ports
Maximum VPN Tunnels500
IPsec VPN Throughput2.5 Gbps
SSL-VPN Users250 concurrent
Memory (RAM)4 GB
Storage16 GB SSD
Power Consumption120W (typical)
Launch DateQ3 2021

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Technical Specifications

BrandFortinet
CategoryNetwork Security
SKUFG-401F
Part NumberFG-401F
ConditionNew
ModelFortiGate 401F
Product TypeNext-Generation Firewall (NGFW)
Security ProcessorFortinet SOC4 ASIC
Throughput (Firewall)4.25 Gbps
Throughput (IPS)2.5 Gbps
Throughput (HTTPS Inspection)1.2 Gbps
Concurrent Sessions400,000
New Sessions Per Second8,000
Form Factor1U Rackmount
Management Interfaces1x RJ45 dedicated management port
Network Interfaces8x Gigabit RJ45 Ethernet ports
Maximum VPN Tunnels500
IPsec VPN Throughput2.5 Gbps
SSL-VPN Users250 concurrent
Memory (RAM)4 GB
Storage16 GB SSD
Power Consumption120W (typical)
Launch DateQ3 2021

Frequently Asked Questions about Fortinet FortiGate 401F Next-Generation Firewall

What does the Fortinet FortiGate 401F Next-Generation Firewall do?

The Fortinet FortiGate 401F Next-Generation Firewall is enterprise networking hardware for data-center, campus, and branch deployments. Common roles include core/distribution switching, server uplinks, top-of-rack fabric, and edge connectivity in mixed Cisco/Arista environments.

What are the headline specs of the Fortinet FortiGate 401F Next-Generation Firewall?

Key specifications for the Fortinet FortiGate 401F Next-Generation Firewall: new condition; manufacturer Fortinet; model FortiGate 401F; part number FG-401F; product type Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW); security processor Fortinet SOC4 ASIC; throughput (firewall) 4.25 Gbps. Manufacturer part number FG-401F. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.

Is the Fortinet FortiGate 401F Next-Generation Firewall compatible with my infrastructure?

The Fortinet FortiGate 401F Next-Generation Firewall interoperates with standard switching protocols (LACP, MLAG/VPC, 802.1Q, OSPF/BGP). For specific cross-vendor scenarios — Cisco-to-Arista MLAG peering, fabric integration with Cumulus/SONiC, or migration from legacy Catalyst — our network engineers map a compatibility plan as part of the RFQ.