FG-81E - Fortinet NGFW Entry-level Series FortiGate 81E
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FG-81E Overview
Fortinet FG-81E 14 x GE RJ45 ports (including 1 x DMZ port, 1 x Mgmt port, 1 x HA port, 12 x switch ports), 2 x Shared Media pairs (Including 2 x GE RJ45 ports, 2 x SFP slots). 128GB onboard storage. Max managed FortiAPs (Total/Tunnel) 32/16 FG-81E
Overview
FG-81E Overview
Fortinet 81E, 4 Gbit/s, 2.5 Gbit/s, 200 transactions/sec, 2500 transactions/sec, FCC Part 15B, Class B, CE, RCM, VCCI, UL/cUL, CB, BSMI ICSA Labs: Firewall, IPsec, IPS, Antivirus,..., 200 user(s)
FG-81E is the Fortinet NGFW Entry-level Series FortiGate 81E firewall. The FortiGate 81E series offers an excellent Security and SD-WAN solution in a compact fanless desktop form factor for enterprise branch offices and mid-sized businesses.
Quick Spec
SKU | FG-81E |
Firewall | 4 Gbps |
IPS | 450 Mbps |
NGFW | 360 Mbps |
Threat Protection | 250 Mbps |
Interfaces | 14x GE RJ45 ports (including 1x DMZ port, 1x Mgmt port, 1x HA port, 12x switch ports), 2x Shared Media pairs (including 2x GE RJ45 ports, 2x SFP slots) |
Product Details
Figure 1 shows the front view of FG-80E. FG-81E is similar with it.
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① | Console Port |
Figure 2 shows the rear view of FG-80E. FG-81E is similar with it.
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① | USB Port |
② | 12x GE RJ45 Ports |
③ | 2x GE RJ45 DMZ/HA Ports |
④ | 2x GE RJ45/SFP Shared Media Pairs |
Related Products
FG-81E.
| Types | Model | Description |
| Basic Firewall | FG-81E | 14 x GE RJ45 ports (including 1 x DMZ port, 1 x Mgmt port, 1 x HA port, 12 x switch ports), 2 x Shared Media pairs (Including 2 x GE RJ45 ports, 2 x SFP slots). 128GB onboard storage. Max managed FortiAPs (Total/Tunnel) 32/16 |
| 1 year bundle | FG-81E-BDL-950-12 | FG-81E Hardware plus 1 Year 24*7 FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection (FG-81E & FC-10-00E81-950-02-12) |
| 1 year License | FC-10-00E81-950-02-12 | 1 year Unified (UTM) Protection (24x7 FortiCare plus Application Control, IPS, AV, Web Filtering and Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud) of FG-81E |
| 3 year bundle | FG-81E-BDL-950-36 | FG-81E Hardware plus 3 Year 24*7 FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection (FG-81E & FC-10-00E81-950-02-36) |
| 3 year License | FC-10-00E81-950-02-36 | 3 year Unified (UTM) Protection (24x7 FortiCare plus Application Control, IPS, AV, Web Filtering and Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud) of FG-81E |
| 5 year bundle | FG-81E-BDL-950-60 | FG-81E Hardware plus 5 Year 24*7 FortiCare and FortiGuard Unified (UTM) Protection (FG-81E & FC-10-00E81-950-02-60) |
| 5 year License | FC-10-00E81-950-02-60 | 5 year Unified (UTM) Protection (24x7 FortiCare plus Application Control, IPS, AV, Web Filtering and Antispam, FortiSandbox Cloud) of FG-81E |
Compare to Similar Item
Sku | FG-81E | |
Firewall | 4 Gbps | 4 Gbps |
IPS | 450 Mbps | 450 Mbps |
NGFW | 360 Mbps | 360 Mbps |
Threat Protection | 250 Mbps | 250 Mbps |
Interfaces | 14x GE RJ45 ports (including 1x DMZ port, 1x Mgmt port, 1x HA port, 12x switch ports), 2x Shared Media pairs (including 2x GE RJ45 ports, 2x SFP slots) | 14x GE RJ45 ports (including 1x DMZ port, 1x Mgmt port, 1x HA port, 12x switch ports), 2x Shared Media pairs (including 2x GE RJ45 ports, 2x SFP slots) |
Internal Storage | - | 1x 128 GB SSD |
14x GE RJ45 ports, 4 Gbps Firewall, 450 Mbps IPS, 360 Mbps NGFW, 250 Mbps Threat, 100–240V AC, 50–60 Hz, White
- Firewall throughput: 4000 Mbit/s
- 200 user(s)
- Wired
- Total storage capacity: 128 GB
Summary Description
Fortinet 81E, 4 Gbit/s, 2.5 Gbit/s, 200 transactions/sec, 2500 transactions/sec, FCC Part 15B, Class B, CE, RCM, VCCI, UL/cUL, CB, BSMI ICSA Labs: Firewall, IPsec, IPS, Antivirus,..., 200 user(s)
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Specification
FG-81E Specification
FG-81E Specification | |
Type | FORTIGATE 81E |
Hardware Specifications | |
GE RJ45/SFP Shared Media Pairs | 2 |
GE RJ45 Ports | 12 |
GE RJ45 PoE/+ Ports | - |
GE RJ45 DMZ/HA Ports | 2 |
USB Ports | 1 |
Console (RJ45) | 1 |
Internal Storage | 1x 128 GB SSD |
System Performance and Capacity | |
Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 64 byte UDP packets) | 4 / 4 / 4 Gbps |
Firewall Latency (64 byte UDP Packets) | 3 μs |
Firewall Throughput (Packet per Second) | 6 Mpps |
Concurrent Sessions (TCP) | 1.3 Million |
New Sessions/Second (TCP) | 30,000 |
Firewall Policies | 5,000 |
IPsec VPN Throughput (512 byte) | 2.5 Gbps |
Gateway-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels | 200 |
Client-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels | 2,500 |
SSL-VPN Throughput | 200 Mbps |
Concurrent SSL-VPN Users (Recommended Maximum, Tunnel Mode) | 200 |
SSL Inspection Throughput (IPS, avg. HTTPS) | 135 Mbps |
SSL Inspection CPS (IPS, avg. HTTPS) | 135 |
SSL Inspection Concurrent Session (IPS, avg. HTTPS) | 95,000 |
Application Control Throughput (HTTP 64K) | 900 Mbps |
CAPWAP Throughput (HTTP 64K) | 920 Mbps |
Virtual Domains (Default / Maximum) | 10 / 10 |
Maximum Number of Switches Supported | 8 |
Maximum Number of FortiAPs (Total / Tunnel Mode) | 32 / 16 |
Maximum Number of FortiTokens | 500 |
Maximum Number of Registered FortiClients | 200 |
High Availability Configurations | Active / Active, Active / Passive, Clustering |
System Performance | |
IPS Throughput | 450 Mbps |
NGFW Throughput | 360 Mbps |
Threat Protection Throughput | 250 Mbps |
Dimensions and Power | |
Height x Width x Length | 1.65 x 8.5 x 7 inches 42 x 216 x 178 mm |
Form Factor | Desktop |
Power Required | 100–240V AC, 50–60 Hz |
Power Consumption (Average / Maximum) | 20 W / 72 W |
Current (Maximum) | 100V AC / 0.7A, 240V AC / 0.3A |
Heat Dissipation | 245.67 BTH/h |
Operating Environment and Certifications | |
Operating Temperature | 32–104°F (0–40°C) |
Storage Temperature | -31–158°F (-35–70°C) |
Humidity | 10–90% non-condensing |
Noise Level | Fanless 0 dBA |
Operating Altitude | Up to 16,404 ft (5,000 m) |
Compliance | FCC Part 15B, Class B, CE, RCM, VCCI, UL/cUL, CB, BSMI |
Certifications | ICSA Labs: Firewall, IPsec, IPS, Antivirus, SSL-VPN |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the primary interface options available on the Fortinet FG-81E? +
The FG-81E is highly versatile, featuring 14 GE RJ45 ports in total. This configuration includes 12 dedicated switch ports, 1 dedicated DMZ port, 1 management port, and 1 dedicated High Availability (HA) port. Additionally, it offers 2 shared media pairs that provide flexibility by supporting either GE RJ45 connections or SFP slots for fiber uplinks.
How much onboard storage does the Fortinet FG-81E provide for local logging? +
This appliance comes equipped with 128GB of internal onboard storage. This is particularly useful for environments requiring robust local log retention, detailed traffic analysis, and local reporting capabilities without immediately offloading all data to an external FortiAnalyzer or syslog server, ensuring continuity in data capture during network anomalies.
Can the FG-81E act as a controller for a wireless network deployment? +
Yes, the FG-81E serves as an integrated wireless controller for your FortiAP infrastructure. It supports a maximum capacity of 32 total managed FortiAPs, with a limit of 16 managed FortiAP tunnels. This makes it an ideal all-in-one security and management solution for branch offices or small-to-medium enterprise deployments requiring unified wireless and security management.
Does the FG-81E include specific ports for high-availability cluster deployments? +
The device features a dedicated HA port specifically designed for high-availability synchronization. By utilizing this port, you can easily pair two FG-81E units in an Active-Passive or Active-Active configuration to ensure business continuity, session state synchronization, and failover protection, minimizing downtime during hardware maintenance or unexpected link interruptions.
How does the FG-81E fit into a modern Next Generation Firewall deployment? +
As a Next-Generation Firewall, the FG-81E excels in small enterprise environments by consolidating security functions. With its extensive port density and integrated switching capabilities, it replaces the need for multiple discrete devices at the network edge. It provides deep packet inspection, application control, and threat protection while maintaining high throughput for branch office traffic.
Are the shared media ports on the FG-81E compatible with SFP modules? +
The FG-81E includes two shared media pairs that offer flexible connectivity options. Each pair allows you to choose between standard GE RJ45 copper connections or SFP slots. This is advantageous for organizations that need to uplink their firewall directly to fiber-based switches or service provider circuits, providing better deployment flexibility based on your specific infrastructure needs.
What is the primary benefit of the 12 integrated switch ports on the FG-81E? +
The 12 integrated switch ports allow you to connect local devices—such as VoIP phones, printers, or workstations—directly to the firewall. This consolidation simplifies your cabling and hardware footprint at the branch level, as it eliminates the immediate need for a separate access switch while still enforcing security policies directly at the interface level.
Is the FG-81E suitable for a DMZ-heavy network architecture? +
Yes, the FG-81E is purposefully designed with a dedicated DMZ port. This facilitates the isolation of public-facing assets like web servers or guest Wi-Fi segments, ensuring they remain segmented from your internal corporate network. This structure helps IT administrators maintain a strong security posture while still providing essential services to external or guest users.
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