Description
Fortinet FortiGate 50G SFP Product Description
Branch-ready NGFW + SD-WAN with SFP connectivity
The Fortinet FortiGate 50G SFP is a compact, high-performance next-generation firewall built for modern branch and small campus deployments that need enterprise-grade security, integrated SD-WAN, and the flexibility of fiber uplinks. Running on FortiOS and powered by Fortinets purpose-built Secure SD-WAN ASIC (SP5), the 50G SFP converges networking and security in a single appliancedelivering fast application performance, efficient deep inspection, and simplified operations across distributed environments.
As a core part of the Fortinet Security Fabric, FortiGate 50G SFP works seamlessly with FortiGuard AI-Powered Security Services to provide coordinated, real-time protection against modern threatswhile giving IT teams centralized visibility and automated workflows to reduce overhead.
Why its a great fit
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SFP + RJ45 flexibility for branch uplinks, switches, and mixed media environments
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Converged NGFW + SD-WAN for secure internet breakout, multi-WAN, and application steering
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ASIC-accelerated performance for better throughput and lower power usage than CPU-only firewalls
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FortiGuard AI-Powered Security for IPS, malware defense, web/DNS security, and zero-day protection (subscription-based)
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Built-in FortiLink to extend security to FortiSwitch and FortiAP for unified SD-Branch deployments
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TPM + signed firmware hardware switch on the 50G family to harden the appliance and reduce compromise risk
Typical use cases
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Perimeter protection with deep inspection and TLS 1.3 visibility
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Secure SD-WAN for performance and resilience across multiple links
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Secure branch deployments with centralized management (FortiGate Cloud / FortiManager options)
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Fiber handoff sites where an SFP port simplifies WAN/LAN design
Quick Specs (50G Series Performance)
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IPS: up to 2.25 Gbps
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NGFW: up to 1.25 Gbps
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Threat Protection: up to 1.1 Gbps
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SSL inspection: up to 1.3 Gbps
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IPsec VPN: up to 4.5 Gbps
Port Overview (50G SFP variant)
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1x GE SFP port
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1x GE RJ45 WAN
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3x GE RJ45 LAN
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1x GE RJ45 FortiLink
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Console + USB
View data sheet: FortiGate FortiWiFi 50G Series Data Sheet