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Fortinet FortiGate 40F Next-Generation Firewall
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Network firewall appliance. Firewall throughput: 5 Gbps with inspection disabled.
Direct answer: is the Fortinet FortiGate 40F Next-Generation Firewall right for you?
The 5 Gbps firewall figure and the 900 Mbps threat protection figure are the same appliance measured with inspection off and on -- the second number is what a site with security profiles enabled will actually see.
Fortinet FortiGate 40F Next-Generation Firewall
Editorial verdict
Grounded in published specifications
Summary verdict: The 5 Gbps firewall figure and the 900 Mbps threat protection figure are the same appliance measured with inspection off and on -- the second number is what a site with security profiles enabled will actually see. The hardware is close to useless without a FortiGuard subscription, and that subscription is an annual cost roughly comparable to the appliance itself over three years. Fanless and desktop sized, which suits a branch office; the trade-off is five gigabit ports and no expansion.
Who should buy this
Branch offices needing SD-WAN, IPS and web filtering under central FortiManager control.
Who should avoid this
Anyone budgeting for the appliance alone -- the subscription is the larger recurring cost.
Key strengths
- Fanless and silent, suitable for an occupied office
- SD-WAN and IPsec VPN included in the base firmware
- Managed centrally alongside other FortiGate units
Limitations
- Threat protection throughput is about 900 Mbps, not the 5 Gbps headline
- FortiGuard subscription is effectively mandatory and recurs annually
- Five gigabit ports with no expansion slot
Technical specifications
- Type
- Network firewall appliance
- Brand
- Fortinet
- Cooling
- Fanless
- Warranty
- 1-year limited hardware warranty
- Model SKU
- FG-40F
- Port count
- 5 x Gigabit Ethernet
- Rated power
- About 12 W typical
- Subscriptions
- FortiGuard bundle sold separately and renewed annually
- Annual energy use
- About 105 kWh a year running continuously, roughly $18 at $0.17 per kWh
- Concurrent sessions
- About 700,000
- Firewall throughput
- 5 Gbps with inspection disabled
- IPsec VPN throughput
- About 4.4 Gbps
- Threat protection throughput
- About 900 Mbps with security profiles enabled
Product overview
The 5 Gbps firewall figure and the 900 Mbps threat protection figure are the same appliance measured with inspection off and on -- the second number is what a site with security profiles enabled will actually see. The hardware is close to useless without a FortiGuard subscription, and that subscription is an annual cost roughly comparable to the appliance itself over three years. Fanless and desktop sized, which suits a branch office; the trade-off is five gigabit ports and no expansion.
Key capabilities
- Firewall throughput: 5 Gbps with inspection disabled
- Threat protection throughput: About 900 Mbps with security profiles enabled
- IPsec VPN throughput: About 4.4 Gbps
- Port count: 5 x Gigabit Ethernet
Frequently asked questions
Is the Fortinet FortiGate 40F Next-Generation Firewall worth buying?
The 5 Gbps firewall figure and the 900 Mbps threat protection figure are the same appliance measured with inspection off and on -- the second number is what a site with security profiles enabled will actually see.
What is the warranty and return policy for the Fortinet FortiGate 40F Next-Generation Firewall?
1-year limited hardware warranty. Returns: 90-day returns on unused items.
Who is the Fortinet FortiGate 40F Next-Generation Firewall best suited for?
Branch offices needing SD-WAN, IPS and web filtering under central FortiManager control.
Who should avoid the Fortinet FortiGate 40F Next-Generation Firewall?
Anyone budgeting for the appliance alone -- the subscription is the larger recurring cost.
Sample reviews
3 reviewsThese are illustrative, not customer reviews.
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Mean of 3 samples
- 5 ★1
- 4 ★1
- 3 ★0
- 2 ★1
- 1 ★0
- 5 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Fortinet FortiGate 40F Next-Generation Firewall
Does the one thing I bought it for
Fanless and silent, suitable for an occupied office. That was the whole reason I picked this over the cheaper options, and it is exactly as described. Also worth mentioning: SD-WAN and IPsec VPN included in the base firmware. Nothing has surprised me in a full season.
Deepa I.Sample13 found this helpful - 4 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Fortinet FortiGate 40F Next-Generation Firewall
Happy with it, but go in informed
Fanless and silent, suitable for an occupied office. The one thing to know before ordering: Threat protection throughput is about 900 Mbps, not the 5 Gbps headline. To be fair that is written on the product page. I skimmed past it and had to rearrange things afterwards.
Anjali N.Sample7 found this helpful - 2 out of 5 stars, in a sample review of Fortinet FortiGate 40F Next-Generation Firewall
Wrong product for my situation
Genuinely my own fault. Posting so somebody else does not repeat it. The listing says who should avoid this: Anyone budgeting for the appliance alone — the subscription is the larger recurring cost. That was my situation and I ordered anyway. It does what it says on the page — it just was not the thing I needed.
Aarav C.Sample11 found this helpful