Description
Fortinet FortiGate 81F-POE (FG-81F-POE)
Branch NGFW + SD-WAN with Integrated PoE and Onboard Storage
The FortiGate 81F-POE is a high-performance next-generation firewall designed for distributed enterprise branches that require integrated PoE switching, advanced security, and SD-WAN in a single compact appliance. Powered by FortiOS and Fortinets patented Secure SD-WAN ASIC (SP4), the 81F-POE delivers enterprise-grade protection with optimized application performance and lower power consumption compared to CPU-only firewalls.
As part of the Fortinet Security Fabric, the FG-81F-POE works seamlessly with FortiGuard AI-Powered Security Services to provide real-time, automated protection against modern and zero-day threats.
Performance (Enterprise Traffic Mix)
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IPS: 1.4 Gbps
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NGFW: 1 Gbps
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Threat Protection: 900 Mbps
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SSL Inspection (IPS avg HTTPS): 715 Mbps
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Firewall Throughput: 10 / 10 / 7 Gbps
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IPsec VPN: 6.5 Gbps
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SSL-VPN: 950 Mbps
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Concurrent Sessions: 1.5 Million
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New Sessions/sec: 45,000
Key Hardware Features
PoE Switching Built-In
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6 x GE RJ45 PoE/+ ports
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2 x GE RJ45 PoE/+ FortiLink ports
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Total PoE Budget: 96W
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Up to 30W per port (802.3at)
Perfect for powering:
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FortiAP wireless access points
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VoIP phones
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Security cameras
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IoT branch devices
Dual WAN Flexibility
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2 x GE RJ45/SFP shared media WAN ports
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Supports fiber or copper handoff without media converters
Onboard Storage
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128GB SSD included
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Ideal for local logging, analytics, and enhanced reporting
Hardware Security
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Trusted Platform Module (TPM) for hardware-level key protection
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Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) for simplified onboarding
Use Cases
Secure Branch
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Integrated firewall + PoE switching
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Extends security to LAN and WLAN via FortiLink
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Supports up to 24 FortiSwitches and 96 FortiAPs (48 tunnel mode)
Secure SD-WAN
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Built-in SD-WAN with application steering
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WAN optimization and overlay acceleration
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Ideal for multi-ISP branch resilience
Perimeter Protection
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Deep SSL inspection (TLS 1.3)
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AI-driven IPS and anti-malware
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URL/DNS filtering and botnet protection
Universal ZTNA
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Enforce policy-based access to internal apps
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Agent-based (FortiClient) or proxy access
Physical Specifications
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Form Factor: Desktop / Wall Mount / Rack Tray
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Dimensions: 2.4 x 8.5 x 7.0 in (60 x 216 x 178 mm)
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Weight: 3.1 lbs (1.4 kg)
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Noise Level: 31.56 dBA (PoE model uses active cooling)
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Power Consumption: 98W average / 137W max
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Operating Temp: 0Å“40°C
Why Choose the 81F-POE?
Choose the FG-81F-POE if your branch requires:
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Integrated PoE switching (96W)
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Onboard 128GB storage
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Fiber WAN flexibility (SFP support)
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High-performance NGFW + SD-WAN
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Centralized management via FortiManager or FortiGate Cloud
It removes the need for a separate PoE switch in small branch environments while maintaining full enterprise-grade security.
View data sheet: FortiGate FortiWiFi 80F Series Data Sheet