fortinet FortiGate 400F
The Fortinet FortiGate 400F is a modern 1U high-performance enterprise next-generation firewall powered by 7th-generation NP7 and CP9 ASICs. Offering 80 Gbps of firewall throughput, 55 Gbps of IPsec VPN throughput, and 6 Gbps of threat protection throughput, the 400F features four 10GbE SFP+ ports alongside sixteen Gigabit Ethernet interfaces. The 400F provides massive line-rate decryption, deep SSL inspection, and hardware-accelerated SD-WAN, making it a high-value asset on secondary enterprise markets.
Specifications
| Brand | fortinet |
|---|---|
| Family | FortiGate |
| Form factor | 1U rack |
| Released | Mar 2022 |
| Interfaces | 4x 10GbE SFP+, 8x 1GbE SFP, and 8x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports |
| Firewall throughput | 80 Gbps stateful firewall throughput |
| Vpn throughput | 55 Gbps IPsec VPN throughput |
| Threat protection | 6 Gbps threat protection throughput |
| Processors | Fortinet NP7 network processor and CP9 content processor |
| Power | Dual redundant hot-swappable AC or DC power supplies |
Generations
- Previous generation: fortinet FortiGate 400E
Check compatibility with Fortinet
Before you buy, confirm the exact configuration against the vendor's own lists: firmware levels, operating systems, adapters and optics that Fortinet has tested with the fortinet FortiGate 400F.
- Specifications Fortinet Document Library (hardware guides and transceiver support)
- Support Fortinet Support
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FAQ
What performance increase does the NP7 processor provide in the 400F?
The NP7 delivers more than double the firewall throughput and significantly lower latency compared to the 400E.
Can the 10GbE SFP+ ports on the 400F auto-negotiate to 1GbE?
Yes, all four SFP+ ports support both 10GbE SFP+ and 1GbE SFP optical transceivers.
Buying or selling FortiGate 400F?
New, refurbished or used. Tell us the quantity and condition and we connect you with a vetted reseller in your region, usually within one working day.
Sources
- Fortinet FortiGate 400F Product Overview, checked 2026-10-27
- Fortinet FortiGate 400F Datasheet, checked 2026-10-27