[shortdesc] Firewall, 8x 100GE/40GE QSFP28, 16x 25GE SFP28 plus HA/AUX, 2x 1.92TB SSD, -48V to -60V DC [/shortdesc]

[properties]

Brand	Fortinet
Model / SKU	FG-4201F-DC
Form Factor	Rack Mount, 3 RU
Firewall Throughput	800 Gbps
Internal Storage	2x 1.92 TB SSD
Interfaces Summary	8x 100 GE QSFP28 / 40 GE QSFP+ slots, 16x 25 GE SFP28 / 10 GE SFP+ / GE SFP slots, 2x 25 GE HA slots, 2x 25 GE AUX slots, 2x GE RJ45 Mgmt
Power Input	-48V to -60V DC
Dimensions (H x W x L)	5.22 x 17.20 x 26.17 in (132.5 x 437 x 664.8 mm)
Weight	61.07 lbs (27.7 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

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[specifications]

System Performance
IPS Throughput	52 Gbps
NGFW Throughput	47 Gbps
Threat Protection Throughput	45 Gbps
Firewall Latency (64 byte UDP)	3.02 μs
Firewall Throughput (Packets per Second)	600 Mpps
Concurrent Sessions (TCP)	210 Million / 450 Million*
New Sessions/Second (TCP)	1 Million / 7 Million*
IPsec VPN Throughput (512 byte)	210 Gbps
SSL-VPN Throughput	16 Gbps
SSL Inspection Throughput	50 Gbps
Interfaces & Modules
100 GE QSFP28 / 40 GE QSFP+ Slots	8 (Hardware Accelerated)
25 GE SFP28 / 10 GE SFP+ / GE SFP Slots	16 (Hardware Accelerated)
25 GE SFP28 / 10 GE SFP+ / GE SFP HA Slots	2 (Hardware Accelerated)
25 GE SFP28 / 10 GE SFP+ / GE SFP AUX Slots	2 (Hardware Accelerated)
GE RJ45 Management Ports	2
USB Port	1
Console Port	1
Power & Environment
DC Current (Average / Maximum)	20A / 100Apk
Power Consumption (Average / Maximum)	940 W / 1306 W
Heat Dissipation	4456 BTU/h
Redundant Power Supplies	Default 1+1 Redundant, Hot Swappable
Storage Temperature	-31°F to 158°F (-35°C to 70°C)
Humidity	20% to 90% non-condensing
Noise Level	57 dBA
Physical Specifications

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[accesories]

Included in Box	2x DC power supplies, 2x SFP+ (SR 10 GE) Transceivers
Optional Accessories	Rack mount sliding rails (SP-FG3040B-RAIL), DC Power Supply (SP-FG4000F-DC-PS), Spare Fan Tray (SP-FG4K6K-FAN), Various SFP/QSFP Transceivers

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The Fortinet FortiGate 4201F-DC is a high-performance firewall optimized for data centers and service provider environments requiring DC power and onboard storage. Powered by Fortinet's patented SPU NP7 and CP9 processors, it delivers up to 800 Gbps of firewall throughput and low latency. This 3 RU rackmount appliance features 2x 1.92 TB internal SSDs for local logging and caching, along with extensive connectivity including 8x 100GE/40GE QSFP28/QSFP+ slots, 16x 25GE/10GE SFP28 slots, 2x 25GE HA slots, and 2x 25GE AUX slots (plus 2x GE RJ45 management ports).

Designed for mission-critical environments, the FG-4201F-DC supports up to 210 million concurrent TCP sessions and up to 450 million concurrent TCP sessions with the Hyperscale Firewall License, and offers high-speed connectivity through 8x 100 GE and multiple 25 GE slots. The inclusion of -48V to -60V DC power inputs ensures seamless integration into telecommunications and industrial power infrastructures. With integrated Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) enforcement and AI/ML-powered FortiGuard services, it provides a unified security posture that protects against sophisticated threats across hybrid and distributed networks.

Hyperscale Security with Onboard Storage and DC Power

• Integrated Storage: Features 2x 1.92 TB internal SSDs for local logging and reporting.
• DC Power Ready: Built with redundant -48V to -60V DC power supplies, specifically designed for telco and data center environments.
• Extreme Throughput: Achieves 800 Gbps of firewall throughput and 52 Gbps of IPS throughput.
• Hyperscale Scalability: Supports up to 210 million concurrent TCP sessions and up to 450 million concurrent TCP sessions with the Hyperscale Firewall License.
• High Port Density: Includes 8x 100 GE QSFP28 / 40 GE QSFP+ slots, 16x 25 GE SFP28 / 10 GE SFP+ / GE SFP slots, plus 2x HA and 2x AUX slots.
• Advanced Protection: FortiGuard AI-powered security services provide protection against modern threats across web, content, and applications.
• Hardware Acceleration: Utilizes SPU NP7 and CP9 technology to accelerate critical functions including SSL inspection and VXLAN termination.

• Next Generation Firewall (NGFW): Use FortiGuard AI-powered security services and real-time SSL inspection (including TLS 1.3) for visibility and protection across users, devices, and applications.
• Segmentation: Apply dynamic segmentation and VXLAN capabilities to bridge physical and virtual domains and reduce lateral movement.
• Secure SD-WAN: Consolidate WAN security and management with FortiOS for distributed sites and hybrid working models.
• Mobile Security for 4G, 5G, and IoT: Enable SPU-accelerated CGNAT and highly scalable IPsec aggregation for mobile and IoT connectivity.

• Firewall Throughput: IPv4 Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 64 byte, UDP): 800 / 788 / 400 Gbps
• Security Performance: IPS 52 Gbps; NGFW 47 Gbps; Threat Protection 45 Gbps (Enterprise Traffic Mix, logging enabled)
• Interfaces: 8x 100 GE QSFP28 / 40 GE QSFP+ slots; 16x 25 GE SFP28 / 10 GE SFP+ / GE SFP slots; 2x HA slots; 2x AUX slots; 2x GE RJ45 Mgmt; 1x USB; 1x Console
• VPN Capacity: IPsec VPN throughput 210 Gbps (512 byte); 40,000 gateway-to-gateway tunnels; 200,000 client-to-gateway tunnels
• Power & Cooling: -48V to -60V DC; 940 W average / 1306 W maximum; 4456 BTU/h; default 1+1 redundant, hot swappable
• Physical & Compliance: Rack Mount, 3 RU; Onboard Storage: 2x 1.92TB SSD; 5.22 x 17.20 x 26.17 in (132.5 x 437 x 664.8 mm); 61.07 lbs (27.7 kg); 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C); FCC Part 15 Class A, RCM, VCCI, CE, UL/cUL, CB; USGv6/IPv6

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