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Primary Device

Fortinet FortiGate Rugged 60G (FGR-60G)
Fortinet FortiGate Rugged 60G (FGR-60G)
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 8 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 580 Mbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 3.5 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 1.4 Million
  • New Sessions/sec: 85,000
  • Interfaces: 4x GE RJ45 LAN, 2x GE RJ45 WAN, 2x SFP slots, 2x Serial (Console/Data), 1x USB, 1x MicroSD
  • Form Factor: Ruggedized / DIN-rail / Wall Mount (IP40 Rated)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Extreme industrial durability (-40°C to 75°C operating range); Powered by high-performance SP5 ASIC; Hardware bypass ports for fail-safe continuity; Fanless design for silent, reliable operation in harsh environments.
  • ✘ Cons: Significantly higher price point than standard desktop models; Lower threat prevention throughput compared to the desktop FortiGate 70G; Proprietary licensing for full security features can be costly.
  • Est. Price: $3,100 - $4,500

Compare Against

Fortinet FortiGate 120G
Fortinet FortiGate 120G
★ 4.4 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 39 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 2.8 Gbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 35 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 3,000,000
  • New Sessions/sec: 140,000
  • Interfaces: 18x GE RJ45 (incl. MGMT/HA), 8x GE SFP, 4x 10GE SFP+
  • Form Factor: 1RU Rack Mount

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Exceptional throughput powered by the new FortiSP5 ASIC; High-density 10GE connectivity for a mid-range appliance; Dual redundant power supplies included; Integrated SD-WAN and ZTNA support.
  • ✘ Cons: High cost of mandatory security subscriptions; FortiOS can have a steep learning curve; Support and licensing can be expensive compared to lower-tier brands.
  • Est. Price: $2,900 - $3,960

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