The FortiGate 2600F Series enables organizations to build security-driven networks, forming the foundation of a robust Hybrid Mesh Firewall architecture. This approach weaves security deep into their datacenter and across their hybrid IT environment, protecting any edge at any scale.
Powered by a rich set of AI/ML-based FortiGuard Services and an integrated security fabric platform, the FortiGate 2600F Series delivers coordinated, automated, end-to-end threat protection across all use cases. The industry’s first integrated Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) enforcement within an NGFW solution, FortiGate 2600F automatically controls, verifies, and facilitates user access to applications, delivering consistent convergence with a seamless user experience across your distributed network.
The industry’s first integrated zero-trust network access (ZTNA) enforcement within an NGFW solution, the FortiGate 2600F automatically controls, verifies, and facilitates user access to applications, reducing lateral threats by providing access only to validated users for seamless user experience.
FortiGate 2601F/FG-2601F: 4x 100GE/40GE QSFP28 slots, 16x 25GE/10GE SFP28 slots, 16x 10GE RJ45 ports, 2x 10G SFP+ HA slots, 2x 1G MGMT ports, SPU NP7 and CP9 hardware accelerated, and dual AC power supplies with 2x 960GB onboard storage.
Highlights
Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Hybrid Mesh Firewall
Secure networking with FortiOS for converged networking and security
Unparalleled performance with Fortinet’s patented SPU and vSPU processors
Enterprise security with consolidated AI / ML-powered FortiGuard services
Hyperscale security to secure any edge at any scale
| IPS | NGFW | Threat Protection | Interfaces |
| 31 Gbps | 27 Gbps | 25 Gbps | Multiple GE RJ45, 25 GE SFP28 / 10 GE SFP+ / GE SFP and 100GE / 40 GE QSFP+ slots |
| Hardware Accelerated 10 GE / GE RJ45 Ports | 16 |
| Hardware Accelerated 25 GE SFP28 / 10 GE SFP+ / GE SFP Slots | 16 |
| Hardware Accelerated 100 GE QSFP28 / 40 GE QSFP+ Slots | 4 |
| Hardware Accelerated 10 GE SFP+ / GE SFP HA Slots | 2 |
| GE RJ45 Management Ports | 2 |
| USB 3.0 Port | 1 |
| Console RJ45 Port | 1 |
| Onboard Storage | 2x 960GB NVMe SSD |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes |
| Included Transceivers | 2x SFP+ (SR 10 GE) |
| IPS Throughput | 31 Gbps |
| NGFW Throughput | 27 Gbps |
| Threat Protection Throughput | 25 Gbps |
| IPv4 Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 64 byte UDP) | 198 / 196 / 140 Gbps |
| IPv6 Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 86 byte UDP) | 198 / 196 / 140 Gbps |
| Firewall Latency (64 byte UDP) | 3.41 μs |
| Firewall Throughput (Packet per Second) | 210 Mpps |
| Concurrent Sessions (TCP) | 24 Million / 40 Million |
| New Sessions/Second (TCP) | 1 Million / 2 Million |
| Firewall Policies | 100 000 |
| IPsec VPN Throughput (512 byte) | 55 Gbps |
| Gateway-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels | 20 000 |
| Client-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels | 100 000 |
| SSL-VPN Throughput | 16 Gbps |
| Concurrent SSL-VPN Users (Tunnel Mode, Recommended Maximum) | 30 000 |
| SSL Inspection Throughput (IPS, avg. HTTPS) | 20 Gbps |
| SSL Inspection CPS (IPS, avg. HTTPS) | 16 000 |
| SSL Inspection Concurrent Session (IPS, avg. HTTPS) | 2.7 Million |
| Application Control Throughput (HTTP 64K) | 64 Gbps |
| CAPWAP Throughput (HTTP 64K) | 62.5 Gbps |
| Virtual Domains (Default / Maximum) | 10 / 500 |
| Maximum Number of FortiSwitches Supported | 196 |
| Maximum Number of FortiAPs (Total / Tunnel) | 4096 / 2048 |
| Maximum Number of FortiTokens | 20 000 |
| Maximum Number of Registered FortiClients | 20 000 |
| High Availability Configurations | Active-Active, Active-Passive, Clustering |
| Height x Width x Length (inches) | 3.5 x 17.25 x 21.1 |
| Height x Width x Length (mm) | 88.4 x 438 x 536 |
| Weight | 30.9 lbs (14.0 kg) |
| Form Factor | Rack Mount, 2RU |
| AC Power Supply | 100–240VAC, 47/63 Hz |
| AC Current (Maximum) | 6A |
| Power Consumption (Average / Maximum) | 420.3 W / 513.7 W |
| Heat Dissipation | 1754 BTU/h |
| Power Efficiency Rating | 80Plus Compliant |
| Redundant Power Supplies | Default dual AC PSU, Hot Swappable 1+1 Redundancy |
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
| Storage Temperature | -31°F to 158°F (-35°C to 70°C) |
| Humidity | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
| Noise Level | 71.72 dBA |
| Forced Airflow | Side and Front to Back |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 10 000 ft (3048 m) |
| Compliance | FCC Part 15 Class A, RCM, VCCI, CE, UL/cUL, CB |
| Certifications | USGv6/IPv6 |
| Special Remarks | The 40 Million concurrent sessions and 2 Million new sessions per second require Hyperscale Firewall License |
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