FortiGate FortiGate 60F

Overview

The FortiGate FG-60F is a compact, high-performance next-generation firewall (NGFW) specially designed for branch offices and mid-sized businesses. It combines advanced security, SD-WAN capability and converged networking in a fanless desktop form factor. Powered by Fortinet’s purpose-built security processors and operating system, it enables you to securely connect remote or distributed sites while maintaining enterprise-grade protection, simplified deployment and low latency.
This device is ideal if you’re looking for a cost-effective but powerful appliance that supports encrypted traffic inspection, application-aware routing, secure SD-WAN and full threat protection across network edges.

Features

• Converged networking and security: integrates firewall, SD-WAN, VPN, IPS, application control, web filtering and more under one OS.
• Purpose-built ASIC-acceleration: leverages Fortinet’s system-on-chip architecture for ultra-low latency and high throughput.
• Secure SD-WAN capability: built-in application-aware WAN routing to optimize user experience and WAN cost.
• Compact, fanless design: desktop friendly form-factor, quiet operation, minimal footprint.
• Rich set of ports for branch deployment: multiple GE RJ45 interfaces including WAN, internal and DMZ ports.
• Ready for encrypted traffic inspection: supports deep inspection of SSL/TLS traffic, enabling organisations to address modern encrypted threats.
• Tight integration into the Fortinet Security Fabric: works seamlessly with FortiGuard security services, FortiManager/FortiAnalyzer and other Fortinet ecosystem components for unified security operations.

Specifications

Hardware & Connectivity

• 10 × Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 ports (including 7 internal ports, 2 WAN ports, 1 DMZ port) for flexible deployment.
• 1 × USB port, 1 × console RJ-45 port.
• Fanless desktop form factor (~216 mm × 160 mm × 38.5 mm, approx 1.0 kg).
• Typical power consumption ~17 W (max ~18.5 W).
• Operating environmental range: 0–40 °C, storage -35–70 °C; humidity 10–90% non-condensing.

Performance (“up to” values)

• Firewall throughput: up to ~10 Gbps (1518/512/64-byte UDP)
• NGFW throughput (with IPS + application control): ~1 Gbps
• IPS throughput: ~1.4 Gbps (enterprise mix)
• Threat protection throughput: ~700 Mbps
• IPsec VPN throughput (512-byte): ~6.5 Gbps
• SSL VPN throughput: ~900 Mbps
• Concurrent sessions (TCP): ~700,000
• New sessions per second (TCP): ~35,000
• Maximum firewall policies: ~5,000

Certifications & Compliance

• Certifications include UL/cUL, CB, FCC Class B, CE, VCCI, RCM, BSMI.

Why It’s a Strong Choice

• The FG-60F strikes a compelling balance between performance and price for branch-edge deployments: it delivers solid NGFW and secure SD-WAN throughput while remaining compact and energy-efficient.
• Fanless desktop design means minimal noise and hassle — good for office or small site use.
• Because it supports deep inspection of encrypted traffic and advanced threat protection, it helps avoid the common pitfall of performance drop-offs when networks move to TLS/SSL.
• Integration into the broader Fortinet Security Fabric means that organisations already using or planning to use Fortinet solutions (e.g., for WiFi, switches, wireless-LAN, endpoint) can streamline operations and management under a unified ecosystem.
• With its strong VPN and WAN optimisation abilities, the device is well-suited for multi-site organisations or remote branches wanting secure, high-performance connectivity without investing in full data-centre firewalls.

Ideal Use Cases

• Branch or small-office sites needing enterprise-grade firewall security and SD-WAN.
• Mid-sized businesses requiring consolidated hardware (firewall + SD-WAN + VPN) in a space-efficient form factor.
• Organisations migrating from legacy firewalls to modern secure access edge architectures.
• Sites where power, space or noise constraints exist but still require strong security and encrypted traffic handling.