Description
The FortiGate 61F delivers fast and secure SD-WAN and NGFW capabilities in a compact fanless desktop form factor, with 128 GB onboard SSD for extended local logging, ideal for enterprise branch offices and mid-sized businesses.
FortiGate 60F Series
Fast and secure SD-WAN in a compact fanless desktop form factor.
Next Generation Firewall and Secure SD-WAN
The FortiGate 61F provides a fast and secure SD-WAN solution in a compact fanless desktop form factor for enterprise branch offices and mid-sized businesses. The 61F adds 128 GB onboard SSD storage over the base 60F for local logging and reporting, while delivering identical firewall and security performance with system-on-a-chip acceleration and industry-leading secure SD-WAN.
Extended Local Storage: The FortiGate 61F includes 1 x 128 GB SSD onboard storage for extended local logging, reporting, and event retention — ideal for compliance-driven branch deployments.
Extensive Connectivity Options: Designed with 10 GE RJ45 ports, including 2 WAN ports, 1 DMZ port, 2 FortiLink ports, and 5 internal ports, offering broad flexibility for diverse enterprise networking needs.
Superior Performance for Secure Networks: Features powerful system-on-a-chip acceleration delivering 1.4 Gbps IPS throughput and 700 Mbps threat protection throughput, ensuring effective defence against advanced threats.
Enhanced SSL Inspection and SD-WAN: Purpose-built security processor technology provides industry-leading SSL inspection performance and robust SD-WAN functionality for secure, high-speed network operations.
Simple and Effective Management: User-friendly management console with comprehensive network automation, visibility, and Zero Touch Integration with Fortinet Security Fabric for streamlined deployment.
Advanced Security via FortiGuard AI: Continuous threat intelligence from AI-powered FortiGuard Labs identifies and mitigates both known and unknown threats across all network traffic, encrypted or not.
| Firewall | IPS | NGFW | Threat Protection | Interfaces |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Gbps | 1.4 Gbps | 1 Gbps | 700 Mbps | 10x GE RJ45 ports | 1 x 128 GB SSD | WiFi variants |
FortiGate / FortiWiFi 60F / 61F

Interfaces
Hardware Features

The FortiGate 61F includes a USB port that allows you to plug in a compatible third-party 3G/4G USB modem, providing additional WAN connectivity or a redundant link for maximum reliability.
Designed for small environments, you can place it on a desktop or wall-mount it. It is small, lightweight yet highly reliable with superior MTBF (Mean Time Between Failure), minimising the chance of a network disruption.
FortiLink protocol enables you to converge security and network access by integrating the FortiSwitch into the FortiGate as a logical extension of the NGFW. These FortiLink-enabled ports can be reconfigured as regular ports as needed.


The industry’s highest-performing cybersecurity platform, powered by FortiOS, with a rich ecosystem designed to span the extended digital attack surface, delivering fully automated, self-healing network security.
The Fabric empowers organizations of any size to secure and simplify their hybrid infrastructure on the journey to digital innovation.
FortiOS, Fortinet’s leading operating system enable the convergence of high performing networking and security across the Fortinet Security Fabric delivering consistent and context-aware security posture across network endpoint, and clouds. The organically built best of breed capabilities and unified approach allows organizations to run their businesses without compromising performance or protection, supports seamless scalability, and simplifies innovation consumption. The release of FortiOS 7 dramatically expands the Fortinet Security Fabric’s ability to deliver consistent security across hybrid deployment models consisting on appliances, software and As-a-Service with SASE, ZTNA and other emerging cybersecurity solutions.
FortiGuard Labs offers real-time intelligence on the threat landscape, delivering comprehensive security updates across the full range of Fortinet’s solutions. Comprised of security threat researchers, engineers, and forensic specialists, the team collaborates with the world’s leading threat monitoring organizations and other network and security vendors, as well as law enforcement agencies.
Fortinet is dedicated to helping our customers succeed, and every year FortiCare services help thousands of organizations get the most from their Fortinet Security Fabric solution. We have more than 1,000 experts to help accelerate technology implementation, provide reliable assistance through advanced support, and offer proactive care to maximize security and performance of Fortinet deployments.
Specifications
| FortiGate 60F | FortiGate 61F | FortiWifi 60F | FortiWifi 61F | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GE RJ45 WAN / DMZ Ports | 2 / 1 | 2 / 1 | 2 / 1 | 2 / 1 |
| GE RJ45 Internal Ports | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| GE RJ45 FortiLink Ports (Default) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Wireless Interface | u2013 | u2013 | Single Radio (2.4GHz/5GHz), 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac-W2 | Single Radio (2.4GHz/5GHz), 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac-W2 |
| USB Ports | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Console (RJ45) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Internal Storage | u2013 | 1 x 128 GB SSD | u2013 | 1 x 128 GB SSD |
| FortiGate 60F | FortiGate 61F | FortiWifi 60F | FortiWifi 61F | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPS Throughput | 1.4 Gbps | |||
| NGFW Throughput | 1 Gbps | |||
| Threat Protection Throughput | 700 Mbps | |||
| FortiGate 60F | FortiGate 61F | FortiWifi 60F | FortiWifi 61F | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 64 byte UDP packets) | 10/10/6 Gbps | |||
| Firewall Latency (64 byte UDP packets) | 3.3 u03bcs | |||
| Firewall Throughput (Packets Per Second) | 9 Mpps | |||
| Concurrent Sessions (TCP) | 700,000 | |||
| New Sessions/Second (TCP) | 35,000 | |||
| Firewall Policies | 5,000 | |||
| IPsec VPN Throughput (512 byte) | 6.5 Gbps | |||
| Gateway-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels | 200 | |||
| Client-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels | 500 | |||
| SSL-VPN Throughput | 900 Mbps | |||
| Concurrent SSL-VPN Users (Recommended Maximum, Tunnel Mode) | 200 | |||
| SSL Inspection Throughput (IPS, avg. HTTPS) | 630 Mbps | |||
| SSL Inspection CPS (IPS, avg. HTTPS) | 400 | |||
| SSL Inspection Concurrent Session (IPS, avg. HTTPS) | 55,000 | |||
| Application Control Throughput (HTTP 64K) | 1.8 Gbps | |||
| CAPWAP Throughput (HTTP 64K) | 8 Gbps | |||
| Virtual Domains (Default / Maximum) | 10 / 10 | |||
| Maximum Number of FortiSwitches Supported | 16 | |||
| Maximum Number of FortiAPs (Total / Tunnel Mode) | 64 / 32 | |||
| Maximum Number of FortiTokens | 500 | |||
| High Availability Configurations | Active-Active, Active-Passive, Clustering | |||
| FortiGate 60F | FortiGate 61F | FortiWifi 60F | FortiWifi 61F | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Height x Width x Length (inches) | 1.5 x 8.5 x 6.3 | |||
| Height x Width x Length (mm) | 38.5 x 216 x 160 mm | |||
| Weight | 2.23 lbs (1.01 kg) | |||
| Form Factor | Desktop | |||
| FortiGate 60F | FortiGate 61F | FortiWifi 60F | FortiWifi 61F | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple User (MU) MIMO | u2013 | u2013 | 3x3 | 3x3 |
| Maximum Wi-Fi Speeds | u2013 | u2013 | 1300 Mbps @ 5 GHz, 450 Mbps @ 2.4 GHz | 1300 Mbps @ 5 GHz, 450 Mbps @ 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Tx Power | u2013 | u2013 | 20 dBm | 20 dBm |
| Antenna Gain | u2013 | u2013 | 3.5 dBi @ 5 GHz, 5 dBi @ 2.4 GHz | 3.5 dBi @ 5 GHz, 5 dBi @ 2.4 GHz |
| FortiGate 60F | FortiGate 61F | FortiWifi 60F | FortiWifi 61F | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Rating | 12Vdc, 3A | |||
| Power Required | Powered by External DC Power Adapter, 100u2013240V AC, 50/60 Hz | |||
| Maximum Current | 100Vac/1.0A, 240Vac/0.6A | |||
| Power Consumption (Average / Maximum) | 10.17 W / 12.43 W | 17.2 W / 18.7 W | 17.2 W / 18.7 W | 17.5 W / 19.0 W |
| Heat Dissipation | 63.1 BTU/hr | 63.8 BTU/hr | 63.8 BTU/hr | 64.8 BTU/hr |
| Operating Temperature | 32u2013104u00b0F (0u201340u00b0C) | |||
| Storage Temperature | -31u2013158u00b0F (-35u201370u00b0C) | |||
| Humidity | 10u201390% non-condensing | |||
| Noise Level | Fanless 0 dBA | |||
| Operating Altitude | Up to 7,400 ft (2,250 m) | |||
| Compliance | FCC, ICES, CE, RCM, VCCI, BSMI, UL/cUL, CB | |||
| Certifications | ICSA Labs: Firewall, IPsec, IPS, Antivirus, SSL-VPN | |||
Products
| FortiGate 61F Base Appliance | ||
| FortiGate-61F 10 x GE RJ45 ports (including 2 x WAN Ports, 1 x DMZ Port, 7 x Internal Ports), 128 GB SSD onboard storage | #FG-61F | |
| FortiGate 61F Hardware plus FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Enterprise Protection | ||
| Includes: Hardware Unit, FortiCare Premium Ticket Handling, Advanced Hardware Replacement (NBD), Firmware and General Upgrades, Enterprise Services Bundle plus term of contract | ||
| FortiGate-61F Hardware plus 1 Year FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Enterprise Protection | #FG-61F-BDL-809-12 | |
| FortiGate-61F Hardware plus 3 Year FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Enterprise Protection | #FG-61F-BDL-809-36 | |
| FortiGate-61F Hardware plus 5 Year FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Enterprise Protection | #FG-61F-BDL-809-60 | |
| FortiGate 61F Hardware plus FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Unified Threat Protection (UTP) | ||
| Includes: Hardware Unit, FortiCare Premium Ticket Handling, Advanced Hardware Replacement (NBD), Firmware and General Upgrades, UTP Services Bundle plus term of contract | ||
| FortiGate-61F Hardware plus 1 Year FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Unified Threat Protection (UTP) | #FG-61F-BDL-950-12 | |
| FortiGate-61F Hardware plus 3 Year FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Unified Threat Protection (UTP) | #FG-61F-BDL-950-36 | |
| FortiGate-61F Hardware plus 5 Year FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Unified Threat Protection (UTP) | #FG-61F-BDL-950-60 | |
| FortiGate-61F Advanced Threat Protection (IPS, Advanced Malware Protection Service, Application Control, and FortiCare Premium) | ||
| FortiGate-61F 1 Year Advanced Threat Protection (IPS, Advanced Malware Protection Service, Application Control, and FortiCare Premium) | #FC-10-0061F-928-02-12 | |
| FortiGate-61F 3 Year Advanced Threat Protection (IPS, Advanced Malware Protection Service, Application Control, and FortiCare Premium) | #FC-10-0061F-928-02-36 | |
| FortiGate-61F 5 Year Advanced Threat Protection (IPS, Advanced Malware Protection Service, Application Control, and FortiCare Premium) | #FC-10-0061F-928-02-60 | |
| FortiGate-61F Unified Threat Protection (UTP) | ||
| Includes: FortiCare Premium Ticket Handling, Advanced Hardware Replacement (NBD), Firmware and General Upgrades, UTP Services Bundle | ||
| FortiGate-61F 1 Year Unified Threat Protection (UTP) (IPS, Advanced Malware Protection, Application Control, URL, DNS & Video Filtering, Antispam Service, and FortiCare Premium) | #FC-10-0061F-950-02-12 | |
| FortiGate-61F 3 Year Unified Threat Protection (UTP) (IPS, Advanced Malware Protection, Application Control, URL, DNS & Video Filtering, Antispam Service, and FortiCare Premium) | #FC-10-0061F-950-02-36 | |
| FortiGate-61F 5 Year Unified Threat Protection (UTP) (IPS, Advanced Malware Protection, Application Control, URL, DNS & Video Filtering, Antispam Service, and FortiCare Premium) | #FC-10-0061F-950-02-60 | |
Pricing Notes:
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The FortiGate 61F is identical to the 60F in every performance and connectivity aspect, with one key addition: 1 x 128 GB onboard SSD storage for extended local logging, event retention, and reporting. Both models share the same IPS, NGFW, and threat protection throughput.
The FortiWiFi 61F adds an integrated single-radio 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac Wave 2 wireless access point to the 61F, supporting both 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. It is ideal for branch offices that need combined wired and wireless connectivity from a single compact appliance.
For most branch deployments, the UTP (Unified Threat Protection) bundle is the recommended starting point u00e2u20acu201d it includes IPS, antivirus, web filtering, application control, antispam, and FortiCare Premium support. For compliance-heavy environments, the Enterprise Protection bundle adds DLP, AI-based malware prevention, and CASB.
Yes. Secure SD-WAN is built directly into FortiOS at no additional licence cost. The SOC4 ASIC delivers hardware-accelerated application identification, path steering, and VPN performance for optimal branch SD-WAN deployments.
The FortiGate 61F delivers fast and secure SD-WAN and NGFW capabilities in a compact fanless desktop form factor, with 128 GB onboard SSD for extended local logging, ideal for enterprise branch offices and mid-sized businesses.