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FortiGate 1801F

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FortiGate 1801F

FortiGate 1800F Series

Fortinet FortiGate 1801F

High Performance Next Generation Firewall for Large Enterprises with Local Storage

The FortiGate 1801F delivers 198 Gbps firewall throughput, 13 Gbps IPS, 9.1 Gbps threat protection, 55 Gbps IPsec VPN, 12 million concurrent sessions, 4x 40GE QSFP+, 12x 25GE SFP28, 2x 1TB NVMe SSD, hot-swappable PSU, NP7 and CP9 acceleration, 2RU.
13 Gbps
IPS Throughput
9.1 Gbps
Threat Protection
12,000,000
Concurrent Sessions


Overview

High Performance Next Generation Firewall for Large Enterprises
The FortiGate 1800F series delivers high performance next generation firewall (NGFW) capabilities for large enterprises and service providers. Powered by purpose-built NP7 and CP9 ASICs, the FortiGate 1800F delivers 198 Gbps firewall throughput, 13 Gbps IPS, and 9.1 Gbps threat protection with ultra-low latency at enterprise scale.

Purpose-Built NP7 and CP9 ASIC Acceleration: The FortiGate 1800F is powered by Fortinet's seventh-generation NP7 network processor and CP9 content processor, delivering 198 Gbps firewall throughput, 210 Mpps packet forwarding, and hardware-accelerated SSL inspection — all without compromising security depth.

High-Density Connectivity: Equipped with 4x 40GE QSFP+, 12x 25GE SFP28/10GE SFP+, 8x GE SFP, and 16x GE RJ45 ports, the 1800F provides flexible high-density connectivity suited for enterprise edge, hybrid cloud, and data center core deployments.

Comprehensive Threat Protection: Delivers 13 Gbps IPS, 11 Gbps NGFW, and 9.1 Gbps threat protection throughput with AI-powered FortiGuard Labs security services — continuously updated to protect against advanced threats, zero-days, and ransomware.

High-Capacity VPN and SSL Inspection: Supports 55 Gbps IPsec VPN throughput, 100,000 client-to-gateway tunnels, 11 Gbps SSL-VPN throughput, 17 Gbps SSL inspection, and up to 10,000 concurrent SSL-VPN users — enabling secure large-scale remote access.

Scalable Virtual Domains and Security Fabric: Supports up to 250 virtual domains (VDOMs), 196 FortiSwitches, and 4,096 FortiAPs for comprehensive Security Fabric coverage across the entire enterprise network from a single platform.

Redundant Hot-Swappable Power Supplies: The FortiGate 1800F includes hot-swappable redundant power supplies, ensuring continuous operation and high availability for mission-critical enterprise and service provider environments.

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
Performance
  • Delivers industry’s best threat protection performance and ultra-low latency using purpose-built NP7 and CP9 security processor technology
  • Provides industry-leading performance and protection for SSL encrypted traffic including TLS 1.3
Networking
  • Delivers advanced networking capabilities that seamlessly integrate with advanced layer 7 security and virtual domains (VDOMs) to offer extensive deployment flexibility, multi-tenancy and effective utilization of resources
  • Delivers high-density, flexible combination of various high-speed interfaces to enable best TCO for customers for data center and WAN deployments
Management
  • Includes Management Console that’s effective, simple to use, and provides comprehensive network automation & visibility
  • Provides Zero Touch Integration with Security Fabric’s Single Pane of Glass Management
  • Predefined compliance checklist analyzes the deployment and highlights best practices to improve overall security posture
Security Fabric
  • Enables Fortinet and Fabric-ready partners’ products to provide broader visibility, integrated end-to-end detection, threat intelligence sharing, and automated remediation
FirewallIPSNGFWThreat ProtectionInterfaces
198 Gbps13 Gbps11 Gbps9.1 Gbps4x 40GE QSFP+ | 12x 25GE SFP28 | 8x GE SFP | 16x GE RJ45 | 2x 1TB NVMe SSD | Hot-swap PSU

Hardware

FortiGate 1800F / 1801F Series

FortiGate 1800F

Interfaces

  1. 1x USB 3.0 Port
  2. 1x Console RJ45 Port
  3. 2x GE RJ45 Management Ports
  4. 2x 10GE SFP+ / GE SFP HA Slots
  5. 16x Hardware Accelerated GE RJ45 Ports
  6. 8x Hardware Accelerated GE SFP Slots
  7. 12x Hardware Accelerated 25GE SFP28 / 10GE SFP+ / GE SFP Slots
  8. 4x Hardware Accelerated 40GE QSFP+ Slots
Powered by NP7 and CP9 ASICs
  • Fortinet’s seventh-generation NP7 network processor delivers 198 Gbps firewall throughput and 210 Mpps packet forwarding with ultra-low 3.22 μs latency
  • CP9 content processor accelerates SSL/TLS inspection including TLS 1.3, IPS, and application control without sacrificing throughput
  • Accelerates IPsec VPN to 55 Gbps for secure high-performance connectivity across enterprise and service provider networks
  • Enables 17 Gbps SSL inspection with 1.3 million concurrent inspected sessions for comprehensive encrypted traffic visibility
Hot-Swappable Redundant Power Supplies

The FortiGate 1800F Series features hot-swappable redundant power supplies, ensuring uninterrupted service during power supply maintenance or failure in mission-critical enterprise environments.

Included Transceivers

The FortiGate 1800F includes 2x SFP+ (SR 10GE) transceivers, providing immediate high-speed connectivity without additional hardware purchases.

Deployment

Next Generation Firewall (NGFW)
  • Reduce the complexity and maximize your ROI by integrating threat protection security capabilities into a single high-performance network security appliance, powered by Fortinet’s Security Processing Unit (SPU)
  • Full visibility into users, devices, applications across the entire attack surface and consistent security policy enforcement irrespective of asset location
  • Protect against network exploitable vulnerabilities with industry-validated IPS that offers low latency and optimized network performance
  • Automatically block threats on decrypted traffic using the Industry’s highest SSL inspection performance, including the latest TLS 1.3 standard with mandated ciphers
  • Proactively block newly discovered sophisticated attacks in real-time with AI-powered FortiGuard Labs and advanced threat protection services included in the Fortinet Security Fabric
Secure SD-WAN
  • Consistent business application performance with accurate detection, dynamic WAN path steering and optimization
  • Multi-cloud access for faster SaaS adoption with end-toend optimization
  • Simplified and intuitive workflow with FortiManger for management and zero touch deployment
  • Strong security posture with next generation firewall and real-time threat protection

Fabric Security

Security Fabric

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.

  • Broad: Coordinated detection and enforcement across the entire digital attack surface and lifecycle with converged networking and security across edges, clouds, endpoints and users
  • Integrated: Integrated and unified security, operation, and performance across different technologies, location, deployment options, and the richest Ecosystem
  • Automated: Context aware, self-healing network & security posture leveraging cloud-scale and advanced AI to automatically deliver near-real-time, user-to-application coordinated protection across the Fabric

The Fabric empowers organizations of any size to secure and simplify their hybrid infrastructure on the journey to digital innovation.

FortiOS™ Operating System

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.

Services
FortiGuard™ Security Services

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.

FortiCare™ Services

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

Technical Specifications

Hardware Specifications 10
FortiGate 1800F FortiGate 1801F
Hardware Accelerated 40GE QSFP+ Slots 4 4
Hardware Accelerated 25GE SFP28 / 10GE SFP+ / GE SFP Slots 12 12
Hardware Accelerated GE SFP Slots 8 8
Hardware Accelerated GE RJ45 Ports 16 16
GE RJ45 Management Ports 2 2
10GE SFP+ / GE SFP HA Slots 2 2
USB 3.0 Port 1 1
Console RJ45 Port 1 1
Onboard Storage u2013 2 x 1 TB NVMe SSD
Included Transceivers 2x SFP+ (SR 10GE) 2x SFP+ (SR 10GE)
System Performance u2014 Enterprise Traffic Mix 3
FortiGate 1800F FortiGate 1801F
IPS Throughput 13 Gbps
NGFW Throughput 11 Gbps
Threat Protection Throughput 9.1 Gbps
System Performance 22
FortiGate 1800F FortiGate 1801F
IPv4 Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 64 byte UDP packets) 198 / 197 / 140 Gbps
IPv6 Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 86 byte UDP packets) 198 / 197 / 140 Gbps
Firewall Latency (64 byte UDP packets) 3.22 u03bcs
Firewall Throughput (Packets Per Second) 210 Mpps
Concurrent Sessions (TCP) 12 Million
New Sessions/Second (TCP) 750,000
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) 17 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) 26.5 Gbps
Virtual Domains (Default / Maximum) 10 / 250
Maximum Number of FortiSwitches Supported 196
Maximum Number of FortiAPs (Total / Tunnel Mode) 4,096 / 2,048
Maximum Number of FortiTokens 20,000
High Availability Configurations Active-Active, Active-Passive, Clustering
Dimensions 4
FortiGate 1800F FortiGate 1801F
Height x Width x Length (inches) 3.5 x 17.25 x 21.1
Height x Width x Length (mm) 88.4 x 438 x 536
Form Factor Rack Mount, 2RU
Weight 30.2 lbs (13.7 kg) 30.4 lbs (13.8 kg)
Operating Environment and Certifications 14
FortiGate 1800F FortiGate 1801F
AC Power Required 100u2013240VAC, 50u201360 Hz
AC Maximum Current 7A@100VAC, 3A@240VAC
DC Input -48V to -60V DC
DC Maximum Current 20A
Power Consumption (Average / Maximum) 388.3W / 543.6W 399.1W / 558.8W
Heat Dissipation 1,854.84 BTU/hr 1,906.70 BTU/hr
Redundant Power Supplies Yes, hot swappable
Operating Temperature 32u2013104u00b0F (0u201340u00b0C)
Storage Temperature -31u2013158u00b0F (-35u201370u00b0C)
Humidity 10u201390% non-condensing
Noise Level 62.74 dBA
Operating Altitude Up to 7,400 ft (2,250 m)
Compliance FCC Part 15 Class A, RCM, VCCI, CE, UL/cUL, CB
Certifications ICSA Labs: Firewall, IPsec, IPS, Antivirus, SSL-VPN; USGv6/IPv6

Products

Fortinet Products

FortiGate 1801F Base Appliance
FortiGate-1801F 4 x 40GE QSFP+ slots, 12 x 25GE SFP28/10GE SFP+ slots, 2x 10GE SFP+ HA slots, 8 x GE SFP slots, 18 x GE RJ45 ports, 2x 1TB onboard NVMe SSD storage. SPU NP7 and CP9 accelerated, dual AC power supplies #FG-1801F
FortiGate-1801F 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-1801F Hardware plus 1 Year FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Unified Threat Protection (UTP) #FG-1801F-BDL-950-12
FortiGate-1801F Hardware plus 3 Year FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Unified Threat Protection (UTP) #FG-1801F-BDL-950-36
FortiGate-1801F Hardware plus 5 Year FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Unified Threat Protection (UTP) #FG-1801F-BDL-950-60
FortiGate-1801F Advanced Threat Protection (IPS, Advanced Malware Protection Service, Application Control, and FortiCare Premium)
FortiGate-1801F 1 Year Advanced Threat Protection (IPS, Advanced Malware Protection Service, Application Control, and FortiCare Premium) #FC-10-F18F1-928-02-12
FortiGate-1801F 3 Year Advanced Threat Protection (IPS, Advanced Malware Protection Service, Application Control, and FortiCare Premium) #FC-10-F18F1-928-02-36
FortiGate-1801F 5 Year Advanced Threat Protection (IPS, Advanced Malware Protection Service, Application Control, and FortiCare Premium) #FC-10-F18F1-928-02-60
FortiGate-1801F FortiGate Cloud Standard Subscription
Includes Management, Analysis and 1 Year Log Retention
FortiGate-1801F 1 Year FortiGate Cloud Standard Subscription #FC-10-F18F1-131-02-12
FortiGate-1801F 3 Year FortiGate Cloud Standard Subscription #FC-10-F18F1-131-02-36
FortiGate-1801F 5 Year FortiGate Cloud Standard Subscription #FC-10-F18F1-131-02-60

Pricing Notes:

  • Hardware plus FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Enterprise Protection Hardware Unit, FortiCare Premium Ticket Handling, Advanced Hardware Replacement (NBD), Firmware and General Upgrades, Enterprise Services Bundle (IPS, AI-based Inline Malware Prevention, Advanced Malware Protection, Inline CASB Database, Data Loss Prevention, Application Control, URL, DNS & Video Filtering, Antispam, Attack Surface Security, and FortiConverter Service) plus term of contract
  • Hardware plus FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Unified Threat Protection (UTP) Hardware Unit, FortiCare Premium Ticket Handling, Advanced Hardware Replacement (NBD), Firmware and General Upgrades, UTP Services Bundle (IPS, AV, Botnet IP/Domain, Mobile Malware, FortiGate Cloud Sandbox including Virus Outbreak and Content Disarm & Reconstruct, Application Control, URL, DNS & Video Filtering and Antispam Service) plus term of contract
  • Enterprise Protection (IPS, AI-based Inline Malware Prevention, Inline CASB Database, DLP, App Control, Adv Malware Protection, URL/DNS/Video Filtering, Anti-spam, Attack Surface Security, Converter Svc, FortiCare Premium) FortiCare Premium Ticket Handling, Advanced Hardware Replacement (NBD), Firmware and General Upgrades, Enterprise Services Bundle (IPS, AI-based Inline Malware Prevention, Advanced Malware Protection, Inline CASB Database, Data Loss Prevention, Application Control, URL, DNS & Video Filtering, Antispam, Attack Surface Security, and FortiConverter Service)
  • Unified Threat Protection (UTP) (IPS, Advanced Malware Protection, Application Control, URL, DNS & Video Filtering, Antispam Service, and FortiCare Premium) FortiCare Premium Ticket Handling, Advanced Hardware Replacement (NBD), Firmware and General Upgrades, UTP Services Bundle (IPS, AV, Botnet IP/Domain, Mobile Malware, FortiGate Cloud Sandbox including Virus Outbreak and Content Disarm & Reconstruct, Application Control, URL, DNS & Video Filtering and Antispam Service)
  • Advanced Threat Protection (IPS, Advanced Malware Protection Service, Application Control, and FortiCare Premium) FortiCare Premium Ticket Handling, Advanced Hardware Replacement (NBD), Firmware and General Upgrades, Advanced Threat Protection Bundle (IPS, AV, Botnet IP/Domain, Mobile Malware, FortiGate Cloud Sandbox including Virus Outbreak and Content Disarm & Reconstruct Service, Application Control)
  • FortiCare Essential Support FortiCare Essential Ticket Handling, Hardware Replacement, Firmware and General Upgrades, Application Control
  • FortiCare Premium Support FortiCare Premium Ticket Handling, Advanced Hardware Replacement (NBD), Firmware and General Upgrades, Application Control
  • FortiCare Elite Support FortiCare Premium Support with FortiCare Elite Ticket Handling.
  • Prices are for one year of Premium RMA support. Usual discounts can be applied.
  • Annual contracts only. No multi-year SKUs are available for these services.
  • Contact Fortinet Renewals team for upgrade quotations for existing FortiCare contracts.
  • Pricing and product availability subject to change without notice.

FAQ

Common Questions

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The FortiGate 1801F adds 2 x 1 TB NVMe SSD onboard storage to the 1800F for extended local logging, compliance reporting, and event retention. All performance, connectivity, and firewall specifications are identical to the 1800F.

Choose the 1801F if your deployment requires on-box log storage for compliance, forensics, or event retention without relying solely on external logging solutions such as FortiAnalyzer or FortiGate Cloud.

The FortiGate 1801F uses Fortinet's NP7 network processor and CP9 content processor, delivering 198 Gbps firewall throughput, 13 Gbps IPS, and 17 Gbps SSL inspection u00e2u20acu201d identical to the 1800F.

For enterprise deployments, the UTP (Unified Threat Protection) bundle is recommended, covering IPS, antivirus, web filtering, application control, antispam, and FortiCare Premium support. The Enterprise Protection bundle adds DLP, AI-based malware prevention, and CASB for high-security environments.

Description

The FortiGate 1801F series delivers high performance next generation firewall (NGFW) capabilities for large enterprises and service providers, with 2x 1 TB NVMe SSD for extended local logging, 198 Gbps firewall throughput, 13 Gbps IPS, and 9.1 Gbps threat protection powered by NP7 and CP9 hardware acceleration.

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