FG-201G-BDL-950-12

Fortinet FortiGate 201G Network Security/Firewall Appliance

Description

The Fortinet FortiGate 201G is a network security device built to safeguard digital environments. It delivers strong performance with firewall speeds of up to 3 Gbps and VPN speeds reaching 6 Gbps, making it ideal for small to mid-sized companies managing heavy data traffic. Its rack-mountable design allows for seamless installation into existing setups. Security features like SSL inspection and intrusion prevention help strengthen protection against threats.

It’s compatible with multiple network protocols such as TCP/IP and IPSec, giving businesses flexibility in how they deploy it. Built for reliability, the FortiGate 201G includes advanced tools like anti-malware, Data Loss Prevention (DLP), and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA). With a 480 GB SSD, it offers fast data access and smooth operation. The device also supports up to 10,000 simultaneous SSL VPN connections and can integrate with several FortiAP units, making it a solid option for organizations aiming to boost both security and connectivity.

Features

Security

• Identifies thousands of applications inside network traffic for deep inspection and granular policy enforcement.
• Protects against malware, exploits, and malicious websites in both encrypted and non-encrypted traffic.
• Prevent and detect against known and unknown attacks using continuous threat intelligence from AI powered FortiGuard Labs security services
• Proactively blocks unknown sophisticated attacks in realtime with the Fortinet Security Fabric integrated AI-powered FortiSandbox

Security & Threat Protection

• AI and Machine Learning Integration: Enhances threat detection and response capabilities.
• FortiGuard UTP (Unified Threat Protection): Includes antivirus, web filtering, intrusion prevention, and application control.
• 24×7 FortiCare Support: Ensures continuous protection and expert assistance.

Performance

• Engineered for Innovation using Fortinet’s purpose-built security processors (SPU) to deliver the industry’s best threat protection performance and ultra-low latency
• Provides industry-leading performance and protection for SSL encrypted traffic including the first firewall vendor to provide TLS 1.3 deep inspection

Performance Highlights

• Firewall Throughput: Up to 39 Gbps
• Application-centric SD-WAN: Secure and scalable for hybrid workforce environments
• NGFW Capabilities: High-performance threat protection and traffic inspection
• Cloud Integration: Visibility and security for cloud-hosted applications
• IoT and OT Security: Specialized intrusion prevention and centralized control for operational technology environments

Certification

• Independently tested and validated best security effectiveness and performance
• Received unparalleled third-party certifications from NSS Labs, ICSA, Virus Bulletin and AV Comparatives

Networking

• Dynamic Path Selection over any WAN transport to provide better application experience based on self-healing SD-WAN capabilities
• Advanced routing, Scalable VPN, multi-cast and IPV4/IPV6 forwarding powered by purpose-built network processors

Networking & Interfaces

• Ports:
• 18 x GE RJ45 (includes 1 x MGMT, 1 x HA, 16 x switch ports)
• 8 x GE SFP slots
• 4 x 10GE SFP+ slots

Management

• SD-WAN Orchestration provides intuitive and simplified workflow for centralized management and provisioning of business policies in a few easy clicks
• Expedited deployment and configuration with Zero touch provisioning well-suited for large and distributed infrastructure
• Automated VPN tunnels for flexible hub-to-spoke and full-mesh deployment at scale to provide bandwidth aggregation and encrypted WAN paths
• Predefined compliance checklists analyze the deployment and highlight best practices to improve the overall security posture

1. Enterprise and Mid-Sized Business Networks

• Branch and Campus Deployments: Ideal for securing distributed networks with multiple branch offices or campus environments.
• Hybrid Workforce Support: Enables secure access for remote and on-site users to applications hosted anywhere

2. Advanced Threat Protection

• Unified Threat Management (UTM): Bundled with FortiGuard UTP and FortiCare 24×7 support, it provides comprehensive protection against malware, intrusions, and advanced threats.
• AI and Machine Learning Integration: Enhances detection and response capabilities by identifying risky applications, users, and devices before they become threats

3. Cloud-First and Security-Sensitive Organizations

• Cloud Visibility and Control: Offers deep visibility into cloud-hosted applications and supports secure cloud adoption strategies.
• Security Fabric Integration: Works seamlessly with Fortinet’s broader ecosystem for centralized management and automated response.

4. Operational Technology (OT) and IoT Environments

• OT System Protection: Specialized intrusion prevention and centralized control for industrial systems and IoT devices.
• Automated Response to Network Events: Helps mitigate risks in dynamic environments with real-time threat intelligence.

5. Simplified Management and Scalability

• Single Console Management: Reduces administrative overhead by managing wireless, switching, and security from one interface.
• Scalable Architecture: Suitable for growing businesses needing flexible and efficient network security.