[shortdesc]Firewall, NEBS Level 3, 4RU, 8x 400GE QSFP-DD, up to 3.1 Tbps firewall, 2x 1.92TB SSD, -72V to -40V DC[/shortdesc]

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Model	FortiGate 4801F-DC-NEBS (FG-4801F-DC-NEBS)
Form Factor	4U Rackmount
Firewall Throughput	Up to 3.1 Tbps (IPv4/IPv6, 1518/512 byte UDP)
High-Speed Interfaces	8x 400GE/200GE/100GE/40GE QSFP-DD/QSFP56/QSFP28/QSFP+ slots, 12x 200GE/100GE/40GE QSFP56/QSFP28/QSFP+ slots, 8x 50GE/25GE/10GE/GE SFP56/SFP28/SFP+/SFP slots + 4x 50GE/25GE/10GE/GE SFP56/SFP28/SFP+/SFP High Availability and Aux slots, 2x 10GE/GE RJ45 Management Ports
Internal Storage	2x 1.92 TB SSD
Power Input	-72V to -40V DC
Dimensions	6.89 x 17.13 x 26.10 inches (175 x 435 x 663 mm)
Weight	93.03 lbs (42.2 kg)
Operating Temperature	32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)
Certifications	NEBS Level 3 compliant; USGv6/IPv6

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[specifications]

System Performance
IPv4 Firewall Throughput (1518/512/64 byte, UDP)	3.1 / 3.1 / 0.93 Tbps
IPv6 Firewall Throughput (1518/512/86 byte, UDP)	3.1 / 3.1 / 0.93 Tbps
Firewall Latency (64 byte, UDP)	3.6 µs
Firewall Throughput (Packet per Second)	1396 Mpps
IPsec VPN Throughput (512 byte)	800 Gbps
Threat Protection Throughput	75 Gbps
NGFW Throughput	77 Gbps
SSL-VPN Throughput	18 Gbps
IPS Throughput	87 Gbps
SSL Inspection Throughput (IPS, avg. HTTPS)	63 Gbps
Application Control Throughput (HTTP 64K)	180 Gbps
System Capacity
Concurrent Sessions (TCP)	280 Million / 1.8 Billion (with Hyperscale Firewall License)
New Sessions/Second (TCP)	915,000 / 25 Million (with Hyperscale Firewall License)
Firewall Policies	200,000
Gateway-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels	40,000
Client-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels	200,000
Concurrent SSL-VPN Users (Recommended Maximum, Tunnel Mode)	30,000
Virtual Domains (Default / Maximum)	10 / 500
Hardware & Interfaces
400GE/200GE/100GE/40GE QSFP-DD Slots	8
200GE/100GE/40GE QSFP56/28 Slots	12
50GE/25GE/10GE/GE SFP56/28 Slots	8
50GE/25GE/10GE/GE SFP56/28 HA and Aux Slots	4
10GE/GE RJ45 Management Ports	2
USB Ports	1x USB Port (3.0)
Console Port	1x Console Port
Dimensions & Weight
Environment & Power
DC Current (Maximum)	40.94A @ -48VDC
Power Consumption (Average)	1528.8 W
Power Consumption (Maximum)	1964.9 W
Heat Dissipation	6700.31 / 6711.31 BTU/h
Storage Temperature	-31°F to 158°F (-35°C to 70°C)
Humidity	10% to 90% non-condensing
Noise Level	63.794 dBA
Forced Airflow	Front to Back
Operating Altitude	Up to 10,000 ft (3048 m)
Certifications
Compliance	FCC Part 15 Class A, RCM, VCCI, CE, UL/cUL, CB

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[accesories]

Included Accessories	4x DC Power Supplies (Included), 2x SFP+ (SR 10 GE) Transceivers (Included)
Optional Accessories	Spare DC Power Supply (SP-FG4000F-DC-PS), Fan Tray (SP-FG4K6K-FAN), Transceiver Modules (SFP/SFP+/SFP28/QSFP+/QSFP28/QSFP56/QSFP-DD), QSFP-DD Passive Direct Attach Cables

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The Fortinet FortiGate 4801F-DC-NEBS is an ultra-high-performance Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) built for demanding carrier and hyperscale data center environments. This model supports NEBS Level 3 deployment requirements and DC power infrastructure for telecommunications facilities. Powered by Fortinet's patented SPU NP7 and CP9 security processing units, the FG-4801F-DC-NEBS delivers up to 3.1 Tbps firewall throughput with ultra-low latency for high-volume traffic security at scale.

Designed for high-speed interconnectivity and resiliency, this appliance includes 8x 400GE/200GE/100GE/40GE QSFP-DD slots and 12x 200GE/100GE/40GE QSFP56/QSFP28/QSFP+ slots to support high-bandwidth backbones and data center interconnects. It integrates 2x 1.92TB SSDs for onboard storage and supports a DC power input range of -72V to -40V with redundant hot-swappable power supplies for critical infrastructure deployments.

Carrier-Grade Security with NEBS Compliance and 400GE Connectivity

• NEBS Level 3 Compliant: Designed to meet carrier-class requirements for deployment in telecommunications environments.
• 400GE/200GE Connectivity: Equipped with 8x 400GE/200GE/100GE/40GE QSFP-DD slots for high-bandwidth data center and core network segmentation.
• Hyperscale Session Capacity: Supports up to 280 million concurrent sessions, scalable up to 1.8 billion with the Hyperscale Firewall License.
• Integrated Storage: Includes 2x 1.92 TB SSDs for onboard storage.
• DC Power Support: -72V to -40V DC input with up to 40.94A @ -48VDC maximum current for telecom power environments.
• Consolidated Security Services: Delivers NGFW, IPS, threat protection, and SSL inspection capabilities within a single high-performance platform.

• Telecommunications Carriers: Securing 4G/5G mobile core and carrier networks with NEBS-compliant design and DC power support.
• Next Generation Firewall (NGFW): AI/ML-powered security services with real-time SSL inspection (including TLS 1.3).
• Segmentation: Dynamic segmentation with ultra-scalable, low latency VXLAN segmentation across hybrid environments.
• Secure SD-WAN: Unified networking and security powered by one OS and a unified management framework.

• IPS Throughput (Enterprise Mix): 87 Gbps
• NGFW Throughput: 77 Gbps
• Threat Protection Throughput: 75 Gbps
• IPv4/IPv6 Firewall Throughput (1518/512/64 or 86 byte UDP): 3.1 / 3.1 / 0.93 Tbps
• Firewall Latency / Packet Rate (64 byte UDP): 3.6 µs / 1396 Mpps
• IPsec VPN Throughput (512 byte) / Tunnels: 800 Gbps; 40,000 (G2G) / 200,000 (Client)
• SSL Inspection / SSL-VPN: 63 Gbps SSL inspection; 18 Gbps SSL-VPN; 30,000 concurrent SSL-VPN users (recommended max)
• Interfaces: 8x QSFP-DD (400/200/100/40GE), 12x QSFP56/QSFP28/QSFP+ (200/100/40GE), 8x SFP56/SFP28/SFP+/SFP (50/25/10/GE) + 4x HA/Aux, 2x 10GE/GE RJ45 mgmt, 1x USB 3.0, 1x console
• Storage / Platform Security: 2x 1.92 TB SSD; TPM and BLE supported
• Power / Environment / Certifications: -72V to -40V DC; 1528.8 W avg / 1964.9 W max; 0°C to 50°C operating; USGv6/IPv6; NEBS Level 3 compliant

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