In short
To compare FortiGate models, size on threat protection throughput (firewall, IPS, application control and malware protection on), then check how many FortiAP and FortiSwitch devices each manages. Desktop models run from the 30G (500 Mbps) to the 90G (2.2 Gbps); 1U models from the 120G up. Forever Systems, a Fortinet Advocate Partner, can size, quote and install them.
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How to read the figures
The figures below are Fortinet's own, from each model's data sheet, with the access point and switch counts matching Fortinet's Product Matrix (opens in a new tab) (October 2026). Fortinet says "All performance values are 'up to' and vary depending on system configuration", and its footnotes say the figures "were attained in internal lab tests under ideal conditions".
- Threat protection is measured with firewall, IPS, application control and malware protection enabled. It is the figure to size a firewall on.
- NGFW is measured with firewall, IPS and application control enabled.
- Firewall throughput is measured with inspection off, at three packet sizes, so it is much higher.
As a first pass, pick models whose threat protection figure is comfortably above your fastest internet line, then check VPN and the number of access points and switches you will manage.
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Figures from each model's Fortinet data sheet. Press Add to put the base model in your basket; every variant (Wi-Fi, PoE, SSD, DSL, 4G/5G, HA pair) is on its model page:
| Model | Threat protection | NGFW | IPS | Firewall (1518 / 512 / 64 byte UDP) | IPsec VPN (512 byte) | Basket |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FortiGate 30G | 500 Mbps | 570 Mbps | 800 Mbps | 4 / 4 / 3.9 Gbps | 3.5 Gbps | |
| FortiGate 40F | 600 Mbps | 800 Mbps | 1 Gbps | 5 / 5 / 5 Gbps | 4.4 Gbps | |
| FortiGate 50G | 1.1 Gbps | 1.25 Gbps | 2.25 Gbps | 5 / 5 / 4 Gbps | 4.5 Gbps | |
| FortiGate 60F (end of order announced; see Fortinet end of life) | 700 Mbps | 1 Gbps | 1.4 Gbps | 10 / 10 / 6 Gbps | 6.5 Gbps | Replaced by the FortiGate 70G |
| FortiGate 70F series (FG-71F) | 800 Mbps | 1 Gbps | 1.4 Gbps | 10 / 10 / 6 Gbps | 6.1 Gbps | |
| FortiGate 70G | 1.3 Gbps | 1.5 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps | 10 / 10 / 10 Gbps | 7.1 Gbps | |
| FortiGate 80F | 900 Mbps | 1 Gbps | 1.4 Gbps | 10 / 10 / 7 Gbps | 6.5 Gbps | |
| FortiGate 90G | 2.2 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps | 4.5 Gbps | 28 / 28 / 27.9 Gbps | 25 Gbps | |
| FortiGate 120G | 2.8 Gbps | 3.1 Gbps | 5.3 Gbps | 39 / 39 / 28 Gbps | 35 Gbps | |
| FortiGate 200G | 6 Gbps | 7 Gbps | 9 Gbps | 39 / 39 / 26.5 Gbps | 36 Gbps | |
| FortiGate 400G | 13 Gbps | 14 Gbps | 25 Gbps | 164 / 164 / 145 Gbps | 55 Gbps | |
| FortiGate 700G | 26 Gbps | 29 Gbps | 38 Gbps | 164 / 163 / 145 Gbps | 55 Gbps | |
| FortiGate 900G | 30 Gbps | 31 Gbps | 42 Gbps | 164 / 163 / 153 Gbps | 55 Gbps |
The FortiGate 400G firewall figure is the one in its Fortinet data sheet (164 / 164 / 145 Gbps); the October 2026 Product Matrix lists 164 / 163 / 145 Gbps.
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Access points, switches, sessions and form factor
How much of the site network each model can run from its built-in controllers, with Fortinet's segment from its current models table:
| Model | Fortinet segment | FortiAP access points (total / tunnel) | FortiSwitch switches | Concurrent sessions (TCP) | Form factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FortiGate 30G | Entry-Level (Branch) | 16 / 8 | 8 | 600,000 | Desktop |
| FortiGate 40F | Entry-Level (Branch) | 16 / 8 | 8 | 700,000 | Desktop |
| FortiGate 50G | Entry-Level (Branch) | 16 / 8 | 8 | 720,000 | Desktop |
| FortiGate 60F (end of order announced; see Fortinet end of life) | Entry-Level (Branch) | 64 / 32 | 24 | 700,000 | Desktop |
| FortiGate 70F series (FG-71F) | Entry-Level (Branch) | 64 / 32 | 24 | 1,500,000 | Desktop |
| FortiGate 70G | Entry-Level (Branch) | 96 / 48 | 24 | 1,400,000 | Desktop |
| FortiGate 80F | Entry-Level (Branch) | 96 / 48 | 24 | 1,500,000 | Desktop / wall mount (data sheet) |
| FortiGate 90G | Entry-Level (Branch) | 128 / 64 | 24 | 3,000,000 | Desktop |
| FortiGate 120G | Mid-Range (Campus) | 128 / 64 | 48 | 3,000,000 | Rack Mount, 1RU |
| FortiGate 200G | Mid-Range (Campus) | 256 / 128 | 64 | 11,000,000 | Rack Mount, 1 RU |
| FortiGate 400G | Mid-Range (Campus) | 512 / 256 | 96 | 28,000,000 | Rack Mount, 1RU |
| FortiGate 700G | Mid-Range (Campus) | 1024 / 512 | 128 | 28,000,000 | Rack Mount, 1RU |
| FortiGate 900G | Mid-Range (Campus) | 2048 / 1024 | 196 | 28,000,000 | Rack Mount, 1RU |
The Product Matrix also lists a maximum of 500 FortiToken tokens on the 30G to 60F. On the 900G, Fortinet's data sheet notes higher switch limits from FortiOS 7.6.1. The FortiGate 60F and 80F-POE have end-of-order announcements from Fortinet, and the 400F (replaced by the 400G above) is leaving Fortinet's ordering list; see Fortinet end of life.
Which FortiGate model for which site
- Micro office or shop: 30G or 40F, up to 16 access points and 8 switches.
- Small office: 50G for the most variants (Wi-Fi, PoE, DSL, 5G), or 70G for more ports and 96 access points.
- Larger branch: 80F or 90G, the 90G with 10GE WAN ports.
- Head office or campus edge: 120G and 200G in 1U, then the 400G to 900G.
Fortinet's sizing tool and matrix give the raw figures; we size on your traffic and services. Contact us with your internet speed, users and VPN needs and we will size it.
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FortiAP access points in the matrix
Fortinet's current access point table, with the Wireless Product Matrix (opens in a new tab) noting that "The FortiGate Wireless Controller is built into all FortiGate models and does not require any additional licensing to use". UK part numbers end in -E:
| Model | Wi-Fi | Antennas | Form factor | Basket |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAP-221K | Wi-Fi 7 | 2x2 internal | indoor | |
| FAP-222KL | Wi-Fi 7 | 2x2 external | outdoor | |
| FAP-231K | Wi-Fi 7 | 2x2 internal | indoor | |
| FAP-23JK | Wi-Fi 7 | 2x2 internal | wall jack / desk mount | |
| FAP-241K | Wi-Fi 7 | 2x2 internal | indoor | |
| FAP-243K | Wi-Fi 7 | 2x2 external | indoor | |
| FAP-244K | Wi-Fi 7 | 2x2 internal | outdoor | |
| FAP-441K | Wi-Fi 7 | 4x4 internal | indoor | |
| FAP-443K | Wi-Fi 7 | 4x4 external | indoor | |
| FAP-234G | Wi-Fi 6E | 2x2 internal | outdoor | |
| FAP-432G | Wi-Fi 6E | 4x4 external | outdoor | |
| FAP-23JF | Wi-Fi 6 | 2x2 internal | wall jack / desk mount | |
| FAP-432FR | Wi-Fi 6 | 4x4 external | C1D2 (hazardous location) | |
| FAP-831F | Wi-Fi 6 | Up to 8x8, internal (Fortinet AP page) | indoor |
More on the FortiAP access points page.
FortiSwitch switches in the matrix
The FortiSwitch families in the Product Matrix that suit offices and campuses, by port speed:
| FortiSwitch series | Main port speed | Uplinks | Range page |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100 series | 1 Gbps | 1 or 10 Gbps | FortiSwitch Secure Access |
| 200 series | 1 Gbps | 1 Gbps | FortiSwitch Secure Access |
| 400 series | 1 Gbps | 10 Gbps | FortiSwitch Campus |
| 500 series | 1 Gbps | 10 Gbps | FortiSwitch |
| 600 series | 2.5/5 Gbps | 25 Gbps | FortiSwitch Campus |
FortiGate data sheets
Each model's Fortinet data sheet, for the full specification:
- FortiGate/FortiWiFi 30G Series Data Sheet (FGFWF-30G-DAT-R07, 14 Apr 2026) (opens in a new tab)
- FortiGate 40F Series Data Sheet (FG-40F-DAT-R49, 1 Oct 2026) (opens in a new tab)
- FortiGate/FortiWiFi 50G Series Data Sheet (FGFWF-50G-DAT-R18, 29 Sep 2026) (opens in a new tab)
- FortiGate 60F Series Data Sheet (FG-60F-DAT-R51, 1 Oct 2026) (opens in a new tab)
- FortiGate 70F Series Data Sheet (FG-71F-DAT-R18, 1 Oct 2026) (opens in a new tab)
- FortiGate/FortiWiFi 70G Series Data Sheet (FGFWF-70G-DAT-R10, 29 Sep 2026) (opens in a new tab)
- FortiGate 80F Series Data Sheet (FG-80F-DAT-R48, 1 Oct 2026) (opens in a new tab)
- FortiGate 90G Series Data Sheet (FG-90G-DAT-R18, 29 Sep 2026) (opens in a new tab)
- FortiGate 120G Series Data Sheet (FG-120G-DAT-R19, 29 Sep 2026) (opens in a new tab)
- FortiGate 200G Series Data Sheet (FG-200G-DAT-R12, 29 Sep 2026) (opens in a new tab)
- FortiGate 400F Series Data Sheet (FG-400F-DAT-R23, 1 Oct 2026) (opens in a new tab)
- FortiGate 400G Series Data Sheet (FG-400G-DAT-R06, 13 Oct 2026) (opens in a new tab)
- FortiGate 700G Series Data Sheet (FG-700G-DAT-R15, 29 Sep 2026) (opens in a new tab)
- FortiGate 900G Series Data Sheet (FG-900G-DAT-R23, 29 Sep 2026) (opens in a new tab)
- Fortinet Product Matrix (October 2026) (opens in a new tab)
How to order
How ordering works. Press Add next to a part number and it goes into your basket; where a subscription or support contract goes with the hardware, you choose it in the same step. Then View basket and Request a quote. We check every line, quantity and term against your sites and send back a personalised quote by email. Nothing is charged online. We can also design, supply, stage, install and configure the equipment, with the scope confirmed at quote (see network installation).
How we can help with your network
Forever Systems can design, supply, stage, install and configure the network around the hardware you buy here, as a project or one step at a time.
- Design: we look at your sites, users and existing kit and size the switches, wireless and firewalls to fit
- Supply: every order gets a personalised quote by part number, with the subscriptions and support each product needs
- Stage: we can pre-configure and label equipment before it reaches site
- Install: we can rack and mount switches, access points and firewalls on site
- Configure: VLANs, wireless, firewall policy, VPNs and management platforms set up and documented at handover
Scope is confirmed at quote, so you only pay for the parts of the project you need.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Fortinet Product Matrix?
Fortinet's PDF that lists its main products side by side: FortiGate firewalls with throughput, access point and switch limits, plus FortiSwitch, FortiAP and management products. This page reproduces the FortiGate figures with credit to Fortinet.
How do I compare FortiGate firewalls?
Compare threat protection throughput first (security services on), then IPsec VPN, the number of FortiAP and FortiSwitch devices each can manage, ports and form factor. Each model's page has every variant and part number.
Which FortiGate figure should I size on?
Threat protection throughput, measured with firewall, IPS, application control and malware protection enabled. The plain firewall figure is measured with inspection off.
What FortiGate models are there?
Fortinet's current models table lists Entry-Level (Branch) desktop models from the 30G to the 90G, Mid-Range (Campus) models from the 120G to the 900G, and High-End (Data Center) models. This page covers the 30G to the 900G.
Is there a FortiGate sizing tool?
Fortinet publishes the matrix and data sheets; we size on your actual traffic, users and services and suggest a model and bundle with the quote.
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