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Fortinet FortiGate 70F
The Fortinet FortiGate 70F is a desktop firewall that runs FortiOS. Fortinet publishes a firewall throughput of 10 / 10 / 6 Gbps and a threat protection throughput of 800 Mbps for it. It has 10 x GE RJ45. Versions: FortiGate 71F (storage).
- Firewall throughput
- 10 / 10 / 6 Gbps
- Threat protection
- 800 Mbps
- IPsec VPN
- 6.1 Gbps
- Form
- Desktop
Who it suits
As a desktop unit it suits a small office, a shop or a branch that has no server rack. With protection switched on, plan for an internet line of no more than about two-thirds of the threat protection throughput figure. For the FortiGate 70F that means a line of up to about 500 Mbps.
Fortinet FortiGate 70F specifications
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Firewall throughput | 10 / 10 / 6 Gbps |
| IPS throughput | 1.4 Gbps |
| NGFW throughput | 1 Gbps |
| Threat protection throughput | 800 Mbps |
| IPsec VPN throughput | 6.1 Gbps |
| TLS inspection throughput | 700 Mbps |
| Maximum concurrent sessions | 1.5 million |
| New sessions per second | 35,000 |
| Hardware | |
| Form factor | Desktop |
| Ports | 10 x GE RJ45 |
| Storage | 128 GB on the 71F |
| Power supply | Single AC power supply |
| Versions sold | FortiGate 71F (storage) |
Specifications from Fortinet's published data, checked October 2026. See Fortinet's firewall pages. Throughput figures are each manufacturer's own published numbers. Manufacturers test in different ways, so compare across brands with care. Confirm details before ordering.
What we do with it
- Supply
Firewall supply and installation
The right-sized firewall from any of the five brands, with its licence, installed and configured at your site.
- Audit
Firewall configuration and audit
A review of your rules, firmware, admin access and VPNs, with the weak points fixed and written down.
- Renewal
Firewall licence renewal
Renewals for FortiGuard, Sophos, Palo Alto Networks, SonicWall and Juniper subscriptions, quoted from your serial number.
- Migrate
Firewall migration
Move from an old firewall to a new one, same brand or another, with the rules and VPNs carried over.
Questions about the FortiGate 70F
What internet speed can the FortiGate 70F handle?
Fortinet publishes a threat protection throughput of 800 Mbps for the FortiGate 70F. Leaving headroom for busy hours, that suits an internet line of up to about 500 Mbps with protection switched on. With inspection off, its firewall throughput is 10 / 10 / 6 Gbps.
What ports does the FortiGate 70F have?
10 x GE RJ45.
How many connections can the FortiGate 70F handle?
Fortinet lists a maximum of 1.5 million concurrent sessions and 35,000 new sessions per second.
Does the FortiGate 70F need a licence?
The hardware works as a basic firewall on its own. Protection features such as intrusion prevention, web filtering and anti-malware need an active Fortinet subscription, and so do firmware updates and support. We quote the firewall with the licence term you choose.
Do you supply the FortiGate 70F with installation?
Yes. We supply it with its licence registered, install and configure it at your site, and hand over the logins and documentation. Ask for a quote on this page.
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Throughput figures are each manufacturer's own published numbers. Manufacturers test in different ways, so compare across brands with care.
- Desktop
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