FortiGate Entry-Level Series
Enterprise-grade security designed for small and medium businesses, branch offices, and retail locations
Entry-Level Series Overview
The FortiGate Entry-Level Series delivers enterprise-grade security in a compact form factor, ideal for small and medium businesses, branch offices, and retail locations. These next-generation firewalls provide comprehensive protection against today’s most sophisticated threats without compromising performance.
Powered by Fortinet’s custom-built security processors (SPUs), the Entry-Level FortiGate devices offer security capabilities that typically require much larger and more expensive appliances, making enterprise-grade security accessible to organizations of all sizes.
Key Benefits:
- Enterprise-grade security for small to medium businesses
- Integrated security and networking functions in a single platform
- Advanced threat protection powered by FortiGuard Labs
- Secure SD-WAN capabilities for branch connectivity
- Simplified deployment and management
Entry-Level Series Models
- FortiGate 30G
- FortiGate 50G
- FortiGate 70G
Common Features
Security Services
- Next-Generation Firewall
- Advanced Threat Protection
- Intrusion Prevention System
- Web Filtering
- Application Control
- Anti-Malware Protection
Networking Features
- Secure SD-WAN
- VPN (IPsec & SSL)
- Traffic Shaping
- Link Load Balancing
- Path Intelligence
- High Availability Options
Management
- Intuitive Web Interface
- FortiCloud Management
- Zero-Touch Deployment
- FortiManager Integration
- FortiAnalyzer Logging
- Security Fabric Integration
FortiGate Model Details
FortiGate 30G
Entry-Level
The FortiGate 30G is the latest entry-level next-generation firewall designed for small offices and retail locations. Powered by Fortinet’s SOC4 ASIC technology, it delivers exceptional performance in a compact form factor.
Key Specifications:
- Firewall Throughput: Up to 4 Gbps
- IPS Throughput: Up to 800 Mbps
- NGFW Throughput: Up to 570 Mbps
- Threat Protection Throughput: Up to 500 Mbps
- Interfaces: 4x GE RJ45 ports (including 3x internal ports and 1x WAN port)
- Storage: 30 GB
Ideal For:
- Small offices with 1-10 users
- Retail locations
- Satellite offices
- Remote workers
- IoT deployments
Highlights:
- Compact, fanless design
- Power-efficient operation
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
- Enterprise security features
- Integrated SD-WAN
FortiGate 50G
Entry-Level
The FortiGate 50G provides advanced security capabilities with improved performance compared to its predecessor. It’s designed for small to medium-sized businesses that need robust security without compromising on network performance.
Key Specifications:
- Firewall Throughput: Up to 5 Gbps
- IPsec VPN Throughput: Up to 4.5 Gbps
- NGFW Throughput: Up to 1.25 Gbps
- Threat Protection Throughput: Up to 1.1 Gbps
- Interfaces: 5x GE RJ45 ports (including 1x WAN port, 1x FortiLink port, 3x internal ports)
- Internal Storage: Optional 64 GB SSD
Ideal For:
- Small to medium businesses with 10-25 users
- Branch offices with higher bandwidth requirements
- Retail chains
- Education environments
Highlights:
- SP5 ASIC hardware platform
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
- Enhanced security performance
- Integrated Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE)
- Available variants with SFP, PoE, DSL, 5G
FortiGate 70G
Entry-Level High-End
The FortiGate 70G is the latest high-end entry-level NGFW powered by Fortinet’s proprietary ASIC. It delivers industry-leading security with up to 11x higher IPsec VPN and 7x higher firewall throughput than competitors, making it the most powerful entry-level FortiGate ever.
Key Specifications:
- Firewall Throughput: Up to 10 Gbps
- IPsec VPN Throughput: Up to 7.1 Gbps
- NGFW Throughput: Up to 9 Gbps
- Threat Protection Throughput: Up to 1.3 Gbps
- Concurrent Sessions: 1.4 Million
- Connections per Second: 100K
- Interfaces: Multi-GE RJ45
Ideal For:
- Growing SMBs with 25-50 users
- Organizations with high-bandwidth requirements
- Branch offices with advanced SD-WAN needs
- Schools and educational institutions
- Multi-function remote locations
Highlights:
- Up to 11x faster IPsec VPN than previous generation
- 62x more power efficient (8.9W max)
- Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
- Supports up to 24 FortiSwitches
- Supports up to 64 FortiAPs
Model Comparison
| Feature | FortiGate 30G | FortiGate 50G | FortiGate 70G |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firewall Throughput | 4 Gbps | 5 Gbps | 10 Gbps |
| IPsec VPN Throughput | 3.5 Gbps | 4.5 Gbps | 7.1 Gbps |
| NGFW Throughput | 570 Mbps | 1.25 Gbps | 9 Gbps |
| Threat Protection | 500 Mbps | 1.1 Gbps | 1.3 Gbps |
| Total Interfaces | 4x GE RJ45 | 5x GE RJ45 | Multi-GE RJ45 |
| Storage | 30 GB | Optional 64 GB | Onboard Storage |
| WiFi Option | Yes (FWF model) | Yes (FWF model) | Yes (FWF model) |
| Concurrent Sessions | 600,000 | 720,000 | 1.4 Million |
| Max FortiSwitches | 8 | 8 | 24 |
| Max FortiAPs | 16/8 | 16/8 | 64/32 |
Common Use Cases
Small Business Security
The FortiGate Entry-Level Series provides comprehensive security for small businesses, protecting sensitive data and ensuring regulatory compliance without requiring dedicated IT security staff.
Best Model Options:
FortiGate 30G, FortiGate 50G, FortiGate 70G
Key Benefits:
- Easy management with intuitive interface
- Comprehensive protection against modern threats
- Secure remote access for employees
- Scalable performance as the business grows
Retail Locations
FortiGate entry-level devices provide secure connectivity for retail environments, protecting point-of-sale systems, enabling guest Wi-Fi, and ensuring PCI DSS compliance.
Best Model Options:
FortiGate 30G, FortiGate 50G, FortiGate 70G
Key Benefits:
- Secure payment processing
- Segmented guest Wi-Fi
- PCI DSS compliance capabilities
- Centralized management for multiple locations
Branch Offices
FortiGate Entry-Level Series enables secure branch connectivity with integrated SD-WAN capabilities, ensuring reliable and secure connections back to headquarters or cloud resources.
Best Model Options:
FortiGate 50G, FortiGate 70G
Key Benefits:
- Secure SD-WAN capabilities
- Application-aware traffic routing
- Centralized management with FortiManager
- Zero-touch deployment options
Education Environments
FortiGate devices protect educational networks, enabling secure internet access while filtering inappropriate content and securing student and faculty data.
Best Model Options:
FortiGate 70G, FortiGate 100G
Key Benefits:
- Advanced web filtering
- User identity awareness
- Bandwidth management
- Protection for student information
FortiGuard Security Services
All FortiGate Entry-Level devices can be enhanced with FortiGuard Security Services, providing real-time protection against the latest threats.
Unified Threat Protection
- Application Control
- IPS
- Web Filtering
- Antivirus
Enterprise Protection
- All Unified Protection features
- Security Rating
- IoT Detection
- FortiCare
360 Protection
- All Enterprise Protection features
- FortiSandbox Cloud
- FortiConverter Service
- Premium Support
Unique Advantages
Purpose-Built Security Processors
Fortinet’s custom Security Processing Units (SPUs) deliver unmatched performance and efficiency that general-purpose CPUs cannot match. This allows even the entry-level FortiGate models to provide enterprise-grade security without becoming a performance bottleneck.
Integrated SD-WAN
All FortiGate models include SD-WAN capabilities at no extra cost, enabling businesses to optimize network connectivity, reduce costs, and improve application performance across multiple WAN links.
Security Fabric Integration
FortiGate firewalls serve as the cornerstone of the Fortinet Security Fabric, allowing seamless integration with other Fortinet products for comprehensive protection across the entire network infrastructure.
FortiGuard AI-Powered Security
All FortiGate models benefit from FortiGuard Labs’ threat intelligence, including AI-powered security services that provide coordinated, automated protection against sophisticated threats in real-time.
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