[shortdesc]Firewall, 1RU rack mount, 4x 25GE SFP28, 4x 10GE SFP+, 480GB SSD, 139 Gbps firewall, 14 Gbps IPS[/shortdesc] [properties] Product Name FortiGate 601F SKU FG-601F Form Factor Rack Mount, 1 RU Firewall Throughput (Max) 139 / 137.5 / 70 Gbps (1518/512/64 byte, UDP) Interfaces 4x 25GE/10GE SFP28/SFP+ Ultra Low Latency, 4x 10GE/GE SFP+/SFP, 8x GE SFP, 18x GE RJ45 (16x switch ports, 1x MGMT port, 1x HA port) Internal Storage 480 GB (2 x 240 GB SSD) Power Input 100–240V AC, 50–60 Hz Dimensions (H x W x L) 1.75 x 17.0 x 15.0 inches (44.45 x 432 x 380 mm) Weight 16.2 lbs (7.35 kg) Operating Temperature 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) Certifications FCC Part 15 Class A, RCM, VCCI, CE, UL/cUL, CB, USGv6/IPv6 [/properties] [specifications] System Performance (Enterprise Traffic Mix) IPS Throughput 14 Gbps NGFW Throughput 11.5 Gbps Threat Protection Throughput 10.5 Gbps System Performance and Capacity Firewall Throughput (Packet per Second) 105 Mpps Firewall Latency (64 byte) 4.12 μs / 2.5 μs (ULL ports) Concurrent Sessions (TCP) 8 Million New Sessions/Second (TCP) 550,000 Firewall Policies 30,000 IPsec VPN Throughput (512 byte) 55 Gbps SSL-VPN Throughput 4.3 Gbps SSL Inspection Throughput 9 Gbps (IPS, avg. HTTPS) Gateway-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels 2,000 Client-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels 50,000 Maximum Number of FortiAPs (Total/Tunnel) 1024 / 512 Hardware and Interfaces 25 GE SFP28 Slots 4 10 GE SFP+ Slots 4 GE SFP Slots 8 GE RJ45 Ports (Switch) 16 GE RJ45 Ports (MGMT/HA) 2 USB Ports 2 RJ45 Console Port 1 Power & Environment Power Consumption (Average/Maximum) 174 W / 260 W Heat Dissipation 888 BTU/h Redundant Power Supplies Dual Hot Swappable (Included) Storage Temperature -31°F to 158°F (-35°C to 70°C) Humidity 5% to 90% non-condensing Noise Level 55 dBA [/specifications] [accesories] Included Accessories 2x SFP (SX 1 GE) Transceivers, Dual Hot Swappable Power Supplies Optional Accessories AC Power Supply (SP-FG400F-PS, power cable SP-FGPCOR-XX sold separately), 1 GE SFP Transceivers (LX, RJ45, SX), 10 GE SFP+ Transceivers (RJ45, SR, LR, ER, ZR, BiDi), 25 GE SFP28 Transceivers (SR, LR), DAC Cables (10 GE SFP+, 25 GE SFP28) [/accesories] The Fortinet FortiGate 601F is a high-performance next-generation firewall engineered to secure large enterprises and data center environments. Leveraging Fortinet's custom SPU NP7 (Network Processor) and CP9 (Content Processor) hardware, the FG-601F delivers exceptional throughput for firewall, IPS (14 Gbps), and IPsec VPN (55 Gbps) functions, ensuring security enforcement does not compromise network speed. The inclusion of 480 GB (2 x 240 GB) of onboard SSD storage provides critical capacity for local logging, forensics, and data retention required for compliance. The 601F’s extensive interface configuration, featuring 4x 25GE SFP28 and 4x 10GE SFP+ ports, offers unmatched connectivity density and flexibility for modern high-speed networks. Fully integrated into the Fortinet Security Fabric, this firewall provides unified threat management, comprehensive visibility, and centralized policy control, making it an ideal platform for implementing Secure SD-WAN and network segmentation across complex, distributed infrastructures. Secure Networking with SPU-Accelerated Performance and Integrated 480 GB (2 x 240 GB) SSD Storage Key Benefits Extreme Throughput: Achieves up to 139 Gbps firewall throughput and 14 Gbps IPS throughput, ensuring high performance for demanding applications. High-Speed Connectivity: Features 4x 25GE SFP28 and 4x 10GE SFP+ ports for ultra-low latency and high-bandwidth links. Integrated Storage: Includes 480 GB (2 x 240 GB) onboard SSD storage for local, high-speed logging and reporting requirements. Encrypted Visibility: Provides 9 Gbps of SSL Inspection throughput to secure encrypted traffic without performance degradation. Maximum Capacity: Supports large-scale environments with up to 8 million concurrent sessions and 30,000 firewall policies. Mission-Critical Reliability: Built with included dual hot-swappable power supplies for operational resilience and high availability. Ideal Use Cases Data Center Edge Security: Protecting high-throughput core infrastructure with 25GE connections. Enterprise Campus Security: Securing the network perimeter for large organizations requiring dense port configurations. Consolidated SD-WAN: Deploying Secure SD-WAN in a single platform with SPU-accelerated networking and security. High-Speed Segmentation: Implementing internal network segmentation using high-density GE and SFP ports to contain threats. Technical Specifications Summary Form Factor & Size: Rack Mount, 1 RU; 1.75 x 17.0 x 15.0 inches (44.45 x 432 x 380 mm); 16.2 lbs (7.35 kg) Interfaces: 4x 25GE/10GE SFP28/SFP+ Ultra Low Latency, 4x 10GE/GE SFP+/SFP, 8x GE SFP, 16x GE RJ45 switch ports, 2x GE RJ45 MGMT/HA ports, 1x RJ45 console, 2x USB Internal Storage: 480 GB (2 x 240 GB SSD) IPS Throughput: 14 Gbps NGFW Throughput: 11.5 Gbps Threat Protection Throughput: 10.5 Gbps VPN Throughput: 55 Gbps (IPsec, 512 byte) SSL-VPN Throughput: 4.3 Gbps SSL Inspection Throughput: 9 Gbps (IPS, avg. HTTPS) Capacity: 8 Million concurrent sessions; 550,000 new sessions/second; 30,000 firewall policies Power & Environment: 174 W / 260 W (Average/Maximum); 888 BTU/h; 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C); 55 dBA Upgrade Your Network Security Future-proof your enterprise with the power and storage of the FortiGate 601F today.