Fortinet FortiGate 80F-POE

Fortinet FortiGate 80F-POE

Next-Generation Firewall + SD-WAN with Integrated PoE for Branch Networks

The FortiGate 80F-POE combines enterprise-grade firewall security, integrated SD-WAN, and built-in Power over Ethernet (PoE/PoE+) in a single compact appliance. Designed for branch offices and distributed sites, it eliminates the need for a separate PoE switch while delivering high-performance threat protection powered by Fortinet’s custom Secure SD-WAN ASIC and FortiOS operating system.

Performance (Enterprise Traffic Mix)

• IPS: 1.4 Gbps

• NGFW: 1.0 Gbps

• Threat Protection: 900 Mbps

• SSL Inspection: 715 Mbps

• Firewall Throughput: 10 / 10 / 7 Gbps

• IPsec VPN: 6.5 Gbps

• SSL-VPN: 950 Mbps

• Concurrent Sessions: 1.5 Million

• New Sessions/sec: 45,000

Key Hardware Features

PoE Built-In

• 6× GE RJ45 PoE/+ ports

• 2× GE RJ45 PoE/+ FortiLink ports

• 96W total PoE budget

• Up to 30W per port (802.3at)

Perfect for powering:

• FortiAP wireless access points

• IP phones

• CCTV cameras

• IoT devices

WAN & Connectivity

• 2× GE RJ45/SFP shared media WAN ports

• Flexible fiber or copper WAN support

• Integrated FortiLink for secure switch/AP management

Security & Platform

• Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

• Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for simplified onboarding

• FortiOS unified networking & security OS

• SD-WAN included at no additional cost

Ideal Use Cases

Secure Branch

• Power and secure access points directly from the firewall

• Extend security across WAN, LAN, and WLAN

• Centralized management via FortiManager or FortiGate Cloud

Perimeter Protection

• Real-time TLS 1.3 inspection

• IPS, anti-malware, application control

• Zero-day threat prevention with FortiGuard AI-Powered Security Services

SD-WAN Edge

• Intelligent WAN path selection

• Application steering and WAN optimization

• Hybrid work and SASE-ready architecture

Physical & Power

• Form Factor: Desktop / Wall Mount / Rack Tray

• Dimensions: 2.4 × 8.5 × 7.0 in (60 × 216 × 178 mm)

• Weight: 3.1 lbs (1.4 kg)

• Power: +54V DC, dual redundancy optional

• Noise Level: 31.56 dBA (active cooling due to PoE)

• Operating Temp: 0°C to 40°C

What Makes the 80F-POE Different?

If you compare this to the standard 80F:

The 80F-POE is ideal when you want a clean, compact branch deployment without adding a separate PoE switch.