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Fortinet FortiGate 900G
The Fortinet FortiGate 900G is a rackmount firewall that runs FortiOS. Fortinet publishes a firewall throughput of 164 / 163 / 153 Gbps and a threat protection throughput of 30 Gbps for it. It has 4 x 25GE SFP28, 4 x 10GE SFP+, 1 x 2.5GE RJ45, 8 x GE SFP, 17 x GE RJ45. Versions: DC model, FortiGate 901G (storage).
- Firewall throughput
- 164 / 163 / 153 Gbps
- Threat protection
- 30 Gbps
- IPsec VPN
- 55 Gbps
- Form
- Rackmount
Who it suits
As a rackmount unit it suits a head office, campus or data centre with a 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 900G that means a line of up to about 20 Gbps.
Fortinet FortiGate 900G specifications
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Firewall throughput | 164 / 163 / 153 Gbps |
| IPS throughput | 42 Gbps |
| NGFW throughput | 31 Gbps |
| Threat protection throughput | 30 Gbps |
| IPsec VPN throughput | 55 Gbps |
| TLS inspection throughput | 16.7 Gbps |
| Maximum concurrent sessions | 28 million |
| New sessions per second | 720,000 |
| Hardware | |
| Form factor | 1 RU |
| Ports | 4 x 25GE SFP28, 4 x 10GE SFP+, 1 x 2.5GE RJ45, 8 x GE SFP, 17 x GE RJ45 |
| Storage | 960 GB on the 901G |
| Power supply | Dual power supplies |
| Versions sold | DC model, FortiGate 901G (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 900G
What internet speed can the FortiGate 900G handle?
Fortinet publishes a threat protection throughput of 30 Gbps for the FortiGate 900G. Leaving headroom for busy hours, that suits an internet line of up to about 20 Gbps with protection switched on. With inspection off, its firewall throughput is 164 / 163 / 153 Gbps.
What ports does the FortiGate 900G have?
4 x 25GE SFP28, 4 x 10GE SFP+, 1 x 2.5GE RJ45, 8 x GE SFP, 17 x GE RJ45.
How many connections can the FortiGate 900G handle?
Fortinet lists a maximum of 28 million concurrent sessions and 720,000 new sessions per second.
Does the FortiGate 900G 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 900G 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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