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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 1000F
Fortinet FortiGate 1000F
★ 3.4 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 198 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 13 Gbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 55 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 7.5 Million (TCP)
  • New Sessions/sec: 650,000 (TCP)
  • Interfaces: 2x 100 GE QSFP28, 8x 25 GE SFP28, 16x 10 GE SFP+, 8x 10 GE RJ45, 1x 2.5 GE HA, 1x GE Mgmt
  • Form Factor: 2U Rack Mount

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Industry-leading performance powered by NP7 and CP9 ASICs, high port density with 100GE and 25GE connectivity, integrated ZTNA enforcement, superior energy efficiency (performance-per-watt), and unified management through FortiOS.
  • ✘ Cons: Significant upfront investment and ongoing licensing costs, steep learning curve for advanced features, and high acoustic noise level (~66.7 dBA) requiring a dedicated server room environment.
  • Est. Price: $43,226 - $58,398

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