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Primary Device

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

Compare Against

Fortinet FortiGate 400G
Fortinet FortiGate 400G
★ 3.7 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 164 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 13 Gbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 55 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 28,000,000
  • New Sessions/sec: 580,000
  • Interfaces: 4x 25G SFP28, 4x 10G SFP+, 16x 1G SFP, 8x 5G RJ45, 2x 2.5G HA/MGMT
  • Form Factor: 1 RU Rack Mount

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Industry-leading performance with NP7 and CP10 processors; High-density 25G SFP28 ports for modern core connectivity; Exceptional SSL inspection and threat protection throughput.
  • ✘ Cons: Non-hot-swappable internal power supplies; Significant price increase over the previous 400F model; MSRP can be prohibitive for smaller enterprises without partner discounts.
  • Est. Price: $18,400 - $21,000

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