[shortdesc]Fortinet FG-1801F-DC Firewall, dual -48V to -60V DC PSUs, 2x 960GB NVMe SSD, 198/197/140 Gbps, including 3 Year FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Enterprise Protection[/shortdesc]
[properties]
| Product Series | FortiGate 1800F Series |
| Model / SKU | FG-1801F-DC-BDL-809-36 |
| Bundle / Subscription | Hardware + FortiCare Premium + FortiGuard Enterprise Protection (3 Year) |
| Form Factor | Rack Mount, 2RU |
| Firewall Throughput (IPv4) | 198 / 197 / 140 Gbps (1518 / 512 / 64 byte, UDP) |
| Threat Protection Throughput | 15 Gbps |
| Internal Storage | 2x 960GB NVMe SSD |
| Network Interfaces | 16x GE RJ45, 2x GE RJ45 MGMT, 2x 10 GE SFP+ / GE SFP HA, 8x GE SFP, 12x 25 GE SFP28 / 10 GE SFP+ / GE SFP, 4x 100 GE QSFP28 / 40 GE QSFP+ |
| Power Input | Dual DC Power Supplies (-48V to -60V DC) |
| Dimensions (H x W x L) | 3.5 x 17.25 x 21.1 inches (88.4 x 438 x 536 mm) |
| Weight | 30.4 lbs (13.8 kg) |
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[specifications]
| System Performance - Enterprise Traffic Mix |
| IPS Throughput | 22 Gbps |
| NGFW Throughput | 17 Gbps |
| System Performance and Capacity |
| IPv6 Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 86 byte, UDP) |
198 / 197 / 140 Gbps |
| Firewall Latency (64 byte, UDP) |
3.22 μs |
| Firewall Throughput (Packet per Second) |
210 Mpps |
| Concurrent Sessions (TCP) |
12 Million / 40 Million (Requires Hyperscale Firewall License for 40 Million) |
| New Sessions/Second (TCP) |
750,000 / 2 Million (Requires Hyperscale Firewall License for 2 Million) |
| Firewall Policies |
100,000 |
| IPsec VPN Throughput (512 byte) |
55 Gbps |
| Gateway-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels |
20,000 |
| Client-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels |
100,000 |
| SSL-VPN Throughput |
11 Gbps |
| Concurrent SSL-VPN Users (Recommended Maximum, Tunnel Mode) |
10,000 |
| SSL Inspection Throughput (IPS, avg. HTTPS) |
12 Gbps |
| SSL Inspection CPS (IPS, avg. HTTPS) |
9,500 |
| SSL Inspection Concurrent Session (IPS, avg. HTTPS) |
1.3 Million |
| Application Control Throughput (HTTP 64K) |
34 Gbps |
| CAPWAP Throughput (HTTP 64K) |
65 Gbps |
| Virtual Domains (Default/Maximum) |
10 / 250 |
| Maximum Number of FortiSwitches Supported |
196 |
| Maximum Number of FortiAPs (Total/Tunnel) |
4096 / 2048 |
| Maximum Number of FortiTokens |
20,000 |
| High Availability Configurations |
Active-Active, Active-Passive, Clustering |
| Interfaces and Modules |
| Hardware Accelerated 100 GE QSFP28 / 40 GE QSFP+ Slots |
4 |
| Hardware Accelerated 25 GE SFP28 / 10 GE SFP+ / GE SFP Slots |
12 |
| Hardware Accelerated GE SFP Slots |
8 |
| Hardware Accelerated GE RJ45 Ports |
16 |
| GE RJ45 Management Ports |
2 |
| 10 GE SFP+ / GE SFP HA Slots |
2 |
| USB 3.0 Port |
1 |
| Console RJ45 Port |
1 |
| Dimensions and Power |
| DC Current (Maximum) |
20A |
| Power Consumption (Average / Maximum) |
414.9 W / 463.1 W |
| Heat Dissipation |
1579.2 BTU/h |
| Redundant Power Supplies |
Hot Swappable |
| Operating Environment and Certifications |
| Operating Temperature |
32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
| Storage Temperature |
-31°F to 158°F (-35°C to 70°C) |
| Humidity |
10% to 90% non-condensing |
| Noise Level |
62.74 dBA |
| Forced Airflow |
Side and Front to Back |
| Operating Altitude |
Up to 7400 ft (2250 m) |
| Compliance |
FCC Part 15 Class A, RCM, VCCI, CE, UL/cUL, CB |
| Certifications |
USGv6/IPv6 |
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[accesories]
| Included Transceivers | 2x SFP+ (SR 10 GE) |
| Optional Power Supplies | DC Power Supply (SP-FG1800F-DC-PS) |
| Optional Mounting Hardware | Rack Mount Sliding Rails (SP-FG3040B-RAIL) |
| Optional Transceivers | 100 GE QSFP28, 40 GE QSFP+, 25 GE SFP28, 10 GE SFP+ (Various ranges: SR, LR, ER, ZR, BiDi) |
| Optional Cables | 40 GE QSFP+ Passive Direct Attach Cables (1m, 3m, 5m), 100 GE QSFP28 Breakout Cables |
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The Fortinet FortiGate 1801F-DC delivers high-performance firewall capabilities and secure networking with FortiOS, helping organizations build security-driven networks across data center and hybrid IT environments. Powered by Fortinet SPUs and integrated AI/ML-based FortiGuard Services, it supports coordinated threat protection and integrated Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) enforcement while maintaining strong performance.
This bundle (FG-1801F-DC-BDL-809-36) includes 3 Year FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Enterprise Protection.
Equipped with 2x 960GB NVMe SSDs, the FG-1801F-DC provides onboard storage for local use cases. It offers a versatile set of high-speed interfaces including four 100 GE QSFP28 / 40 GE QSFP+ slots and twelve 25 GE SFP28 / 10 GE SFP+ / GE SFP slots, along with dedicated management and HA connectivity for deployment flexibility. Built on FortiOS, it converges networking and security to support use cases such as next-generation firewalling, segmentation, and secure SD-WAN.
Hyperscale Security with DC Power Reliability
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DC Power Ready: Dual -48V to -60V DC power supplies for environments requiring DC input.
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Onboard NVMe Storage: Includes 2x 960GB NVMe SSDs for onboard storage.
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High-Performance Acceleration: Delivers up to 198 / 197 / 140 Gbps IPv4 firewall throughput (1518 / 512 / 64 byte, UDP) with 3.22 μs firewall latency (64 byte, UDP).
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100GE Connectivity: 4x 100 GE QSFP28 / 40 GE QSFP+ slots for high-capacity uplinks.
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Dynamic Segmentation: Supports ultra-scalable, low latency VXLAN segmentation across physical and virtual domains.
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Integrated ZTNA: Integrated ZTNA enforcement to control, verify, and facilitate user access to applications.
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AI/ML-Powered Defense: AI/ML-based FortiGuard Services help protect against modern threats including zero-day and AI-powered attacks.
Ideal Use Cases
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Next Generation Firewall (NGFW): Consolidated security with integrated FortiGuard Services and real-time SSL inspection.
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Segmentation: Security-driven segmentation from branch to data center and across multi-cloud environments.
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Secure SD-WAN: WAN edge convergence powered by one OS and a unified security and management framework.
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Hyperscale Networks: Ultra-scalable secure networking with high connections and connections-per-second capacity.
Technical Specifications Summary
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IPS / NGFW Throughput (Enterprise Traffic Mix): 22 Gbps / 17 Gbps
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Threat Protection Throughput: 15 Gbps
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IPv4 Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 64 byte, UDP): 198 / 197 / 140 Gbps
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IPv6 Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 86 byte, UDP): 198 / 197 / 140 Gbps
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Firewall Performance: 210 Mpps, 3.22 μs latency (64 byte, UDP)
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VPN Capacity: IPsec VPN 55 Gbps (512 byte), 20,000 gateway-to-gateway tunnels, 100,000 client-to-gateway tunnels
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SSL-VPN: 11 Gbps throughput, 10,000 recommended concurrent users (tunnel mode)
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SSL Inspection (IPS, avg. HTTPS): 12 Gbps, 9,500 CPS, 1.3 Million concurrent sessions
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Interfaces: 4x 100 GE QSFP28 / 40 GE QSFP+, 12x 25 GE SFP28 / 10 GE SFP+ / GE SFP, 16x GE RJ45, 8x GE SFP, 2x GE RJ45 MGMT, 2x 10 GE SFP+ / GE SFP HA
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Power and Thermal: -48V to -60V DC, 20A max; 414.9 W (avg) / 463.1 W (max); 1579.2 BTU/h
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Environment and Compliance: 0°C to 40°C operating, 62.74 dBA noise, FCC Part 15 Class A, CE, UL/cUL, CB; USGv6/IPv6
Upgrade Your Network Security
Implement the FG-1801F-DC-BDL-809-36 for high-performance, DC-powered firewall capabilities with integrated FortiOS networking and security.
