Fortinet FortiGate 40F Firewall
Brand: Fortinet | Category: Network Security
SKU: FG-40F | Part #: FG-40F | MPN: FG-40F
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About the Fortinet FortiGate 40F Firewall
The Fortinet FortiGate 40F (FG-40F) is a compact, fanless desktop firewall engineered for enterprises requiring robust perimeter security without spatial constraints. This appliance delivers 5 Gbps firewall throughput across a dual WAN architecture (2 × GE RJ45 interfaces) paired with three LAN switch ports (3 × GE RJ45) plus one dedicated DMZ interface, enabling flexible network segmentation in branch offices, remote sites, and mid-market deployments. Built on Fortinet's NP6XLite and CP9 security processors running FortiOS, the FG-40F combines performance with density, supporting up to 700,000 concurrent sessions and 35,000 new sessions per second to handle sustained threat inspection workloads.
Network engineers and IT procurement teams will value the FG-40F's multi-layered threat defense capabilities: 1 Gbps IPS throughput, 800 Mbps NGFW throughput, and 600 Mbps threat protection throughput ensure encrypted and unencrypted traffic analysis without bottlenecks. The appliance supports 4.4 Gbps IPsec VPN throughput for secure branch connectivity and 310 Mbps SSL inspection throughput for HTTPS visibility. Administrative flexibility is enabled by 5,000 firewall policies, one USB 2.0 port, and a dedicated RJ45 console port for out-of-band management. The fanless design eliminates cooling dependencies, ideal for noise-sensitive environments.
Typical Deployment Scenarios
- Branch office perimeter security with dual WAN failover and IPsec VPN termination
- DMZ protection for web and mail servers in space-constrained server rooms
- Remote site firewalling with centralized threat policy enforcement
- Mid-market SD-WAN edge node combining routing and next-generation firewall services
- Compliance-driven environments requiring encrypted traffic inspection and detailed session logging
To integrate the Fortinet FortiGate 40F (FG-40F) into your network infrastructure, contact Omnixon Global for a detailed technical assessment and RFQ.
Technical Specifications
| Brand | Fortinet |
| Category | Network Security |
| SKU | FG-40F |
| Part Number | FG-40F |
| Condition | New |
| Form Factor | Desktop |
| Manufacturer Part Number | FG-40F |
| Form Factor | Desktop, fanless |
| Firewall Throughput | 5 Gbps |
| IPS Throughput | 1 Gbps |
| NGFW Throughput | 800 Mbps |
| Threat Protection Throughput | 600 Mbps |
| IPsec VPN Throughput | 4.4 Gbps |
| SSL Inspection Throughput | 310 Mbps |
| Concurrent Sessions | 700,000 |
| New Sessions Per Second | 35,000 |
| Firewall Policies | 5,000 |
| WAN Interfaces | 2 x GE RJ45 |
| LAN Interfaces | 3 x GE RJ45 (switch ports) |
| DMZ Interface | 1 x GE RJ45 |
| USB Ports | 1 x USB 2.0 |
| Console Port | 1 x RJ45 |
| Storage | No internal storage (no onboard SSD) |
| Operating System | FortiOS |
| Security Processing Unit | NP6XLite, CP9 |
| Maximum Supported VDOMs | 10 (1 default) |
| Power Input | 100–240V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Maximum Power Consumption | 8.04 W |
| Operating Temperature | 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F) |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 216 x 160 x 38 mm (8.5 x 6.3 x 1.5 in) |
Frequently Asked Questions about Fortinet FortiGate 40F Firewall
What does the Fortinet FortiGate 40F Next-Generation Firewall do?
The Fortinet FortiGate 40F 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/Juniper/Arista environments.
What are the headline specs of the Fortinet FortiGate 40F Next-Generation Firewall?
Key specifications for the Fortinet FortiGate 40F Next-Generation Firewall: new condition; brand Fortinet; series FortiGate F-Series; model FG-40F; type Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW); firewall throughput 5 Gbps; ips throughput 1 Gbps. Manufacturer part number FG-40F. For the full datasheet with electrical, environmental, and compliance details, contact our pre-sales engineering team.
Is the Fortinet FortiGate 40F Next-Generation Firewall compatible with my infrastructure?
The Fortinet FortiGate 40F 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.