fortinet FortiGate 40F
The Fortinet FortiGate 40F is a compact desktop next-generation firewall engineered for distributed enterprise branches and small office networks. Powered by Fortinet custom SOC4 (System-on-a-Chip 4) silicon, the 40F achieves up to 5 Gbps of firewall throughput, 4.4 Gbps of IPsec VPN throughput, and 600 Mbps of threat protection throughput. Featuring five Gigabit Ethernet ports and native SD-WAN intelligence, the 40F delivers exceptional price-performance metrics, making it one of the most traded and liquid assets across enterprise secondary IT markets.
Specifications
| Brand | fortinet |
|---|---|
| Family | FortiGate |
| Form factor | desktop |
| Released | May 2020 |
| Interfaces | 5x 10/100/1000BASE-T RJ-45 ports (1x WAN, 1x FortiLink, 3x internal switch) |
| Firewall throughput | 5 Gbps firewall inspection throughput |
| Vpn throughput | 4.4 Gbps IPsec VPN throughput |
| Threat protection | 600 Mbps next-generation threat protection throughput |
| Processor | Fortinet SOC4 custom security processing silicon |
Generations
- Previous generation: fortinet FortiGate 30E
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 40F.
- Specifications Fortinet Document Library (hardware guides and transceiver support)
- Support Fortinet Support
Equivalent models from other brands
FAQ
Does the FortiGate 40F support hardware-accelerated SD-WAN?
Yes, the SOC4 processor provides dedicated hardware acceleration for dynamic SD-WAN steering.
Can the 40F run FortiOS 7.x software releases?
Yes, the 40F fully supports FortiOS 7.0, 7.2, and 7.4 release branches.
Buying or selling FortiGate 40F?
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 40F Product Overview, checked 2026-10-27
- Fortinet FortiGate 40F Datasheet, checked 2026-10-27