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Primary Device

Fortinet FortiGate 40F
Fortinet FortiGate 40F
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 1.9 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 400 Mbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 400 Mbps
  • Max Sessions: 2,000,000
  • New Sessions/sec: 10,000
  • Interfaces: 4 x Gigabit Ethernet RJ45
  • Form Factor: Compact Desktop/1U Rack Mount

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Compact form factor ideal for small-to-medium offices and remote sites; Excellent price-to-performance ratio for basic threat protection; Support for advanced security features including application control, IPS, and antivirus; Intuitive management interface via FortiManager; Strong brand reputation and mature ecosystem
  • ✘ Cons: Threat Prevention Throughput (400 Mbps) significantly lower than firewall throughput, creating a bottleneck for advanced threat scanning; Limited port density (4 GE ports) may require external switches for larger deployments; VPN throughput capped at 400 Mbps limits site-to-site tunnel performance; FortiCare subscription required for threat signatures and advanced features; No built-in wireless access point functionality
  • Est. Price: $850 - $1,500

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