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Fortinet FortiGate 90G
Fortinet FortiGate 90G
★ 4.1 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Firewall Throughput: 28 Gbps
  • Threat Prevention Throughput: 2.2 Gbps
  • IPsec VPN Throughput: 25 Gbps
  • Max Sessions: 1,500,000
  • New Sessions/sec: 124,000
  • Interfaces: 8 x GE RJ45, 2 x 10GE SFP+/RJ45 Shared Media pairs
  • Form Factor: Desktop (Fanless)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Industry-leading performance powered by the SP5 ASIC; features dual 10GbE SFP+ ports which is exceptional for a desktop-class firewall; fanless design ensures silent operation; very high IPsec VPN throughput.
  • ✘ Cons: Significant price jump over the 60F/80F series; advanced security features require ongoing FortiGuard subscriptions; base model lacks integrated PoE.
  • Est. Price: $1,950 - $4,800

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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