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Primary Device

Fortinet FortiGate 60F
Fortinet FortiGate 60F
★ 4.2 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 10 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 700 Mbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 6.5 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 700,000
  • New Sessions/sec: 35,000
  • Interfaces: 10x GE RJ45 (2x WAN, 1x DMZ, 5x Internal, 2x FortiLink)
  • Form Factor: Desktop (Fanless)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Industry-leading 10 Gbps throughput for its price class; Purpose-built SoC4 ASIC provides hardware acceleration for SD-WAN and security; Fanless and silent design ideal for quiet office environments
  • ✘ Cons: Limited 2GB RAM can lead to 'Conserve Mode' (memory exhaustion) on newer FortiOS versions; Steep learning curve for FortiOS compared to simpler SMB solutions; High total cost of ownership due to mandatory recurring security subscriptions
  • Est. Price: $460 - $1,300

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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