[shortdesc]Firewall, 42 Gbps IPS, dual DC PSU, 960 GB SSD storage, 4x 25GE SFP28 ULL, including 5 Year FortiCare Premium and FortiGuard Enterprise Protection[/shortdesc]

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Product Name	FortiGate 901G-DC
SKU	FG-901G-DC-BDL-809-60
Bundle / Subscription	FortiGate 901G-DC firewall + FortiCare Premium + FortiGuard Enterprise Protection (5 Year)
Form Factor	Rack Mount, 1 RU
Firewall Throughput (Max)	164 Gbps (1518 byte UDP)
Interfaces	4x 25 GE SFP28 (ULL), 4x 10 GE SFP+, 8x GE SFP, 16x GE RJ45, 1x GE RJ45 Management, 1x 2.5 GE/GE RJ45 HA
Internal Storage	960 GB (2x 480 GB SSD)
Power Input	48–60VDC
Dimensions	1.5 x 17.0 x 15.0 inches (44.45 x 432 x 380 mm)
Weight	16.53 lbs (7.5 kg)
Operating Temperature	32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C)
Certifications	FCC Part 15 Class A, RCM, VCCI, CE, UL/cUL, CB; USGv6/IPv6

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System Performance (Enterprise Traffic Mix)
IPS Throughput	42 Gbps
NGFW Throughput	31 Gbps
Threat Protection Throughput	30 Gbps
System Performance and Capacity
IPv4 Firewall Throughput	164 / 163 / 153 Gbps (1518/512/64 byte, UDP)
Firewall Throughput (Packet per Second)	229.5 Mpps
Firewall Latency (64 byte UDP)	3.78 / 2.5 μs*
Concurrent Sessions (TCP)	16 Million
New Sessions/Second (TCP)	720,000
Firewall Policies	50,000
IPsec VPN Throughput	55 Gbps (512 byte)
Gateway-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels	2,000
SSL-VPN Throughput	10 Gbps
Concurrent SSL-VPN Users	10,000 (Recommended Max, Tunnel Mode)
SSL Inspection Throughput	16.7 Gbps (IPS, avg. HTTPS)
Application Control Throughput	74.8 Gbps (HTTP 64K)
CAPWAP Throughput	133 Gbps (HTTP 64K)
Virtual Domains (Default / Maximum)	10 / 50
Maximum FortiSwitches Supported	196
Maximum FortiAPs Supported	2048 / 1024 (Total / Tunnel)
Maximum FortiTokens Supported	5,000
High Availability Configurations	Active-Active, Active-Passive, Clustering
Hardware and Interfaces
Hardware Accelerated 25 GE SFP28 / 10 GE SFP+ ULL Slots	4
Hardware Accelerated 10 GE SFP+ / GE SFP Slots	4
Hardware Accelerated GE SFP Slots	8
Hardware Accelerated GE RJ45 Slots	16
2.5 GE/GE HA Port	1
GE Management Port	1
USB Ports (Client/Server)	2 / 2
Console Port	1
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes
Dimensions and Power
Power Consumption (Average/Maximum)	184 W / 323 W
Heat Dissipation	1103 BTU/h
Redundant Power Supplies	Yes (comes with 2PSU default)
Operating Environment and Certifications
Storage Temperature	-31°F to 158°F (-35°C to 70°C)
Humidity	10% to 90% non-condensing
Noise Level	58 dBA
Compliance	FCC Part 15 Class A, RCM, VCCI, CE, UL/cUL, CB

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Included Accessories	2x SFP SX Transceivers, Default Dual Internal DC Power Supplies
Optional Accessories	1 GE SFP Transceivers (LX, RJ45, SX), 10 GE SFP+ Transceivers (RJ45, SR, LR, ER, ZR, BiDi), 25 GE SFP28 Transceivers (SR, LR), DAC Cables (10 GE SFP+, 25 GE SFP28)

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The Fortinet FortiGate 901G-DC Series Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) is engineered to deliver unified threat management and secure networking for the most demanding enterprise and service provider environments. It achieves a high-end 42 Gbps of IPS throughput and 31 Gbps of NGFW throughput, all accelerated by the patented NP7 and CP9 security processors. This model is designed for continuous operation, featuring dual DC power supplies for seamless integration into telco and data center racks that rely on DC power distribution.

The FG-901G-DC provides deep visibility and advanced security functions, leveraging the integrated 960GB of onboard SSD storage for extensive local logging, forensic analysis, and data retention. The flexible, high-density interface configuration includes Ultra Low Latency 25 GE SFP28 ports, 10 GE SFP+ ports, 8x GE SFP slots, and 16x GE RJ45 switch ports plus dedicated management and HA ports, offering superior flexibility for segmenting and connecting critical network zones at multi-gig speeds.

This bundle includes FortiGate 901G-DC firewall + FortiCare Premium + FortiGuard Enterprise Protection (5 Year).

Data Center Resilience with 960GB Storage and 30 Gbps Threat Protection

Key Benefits

• Telecom-Ready Power: Features redundant hot-swappable dual DC power supplies (48–60VDC input) for resilient data center and telecom rack deployments.
• High-Performance Security: Delivers 42 Gbps IPS throughput and 31 Gbps NGFW throughput via NP7 and CP9 processors.
• Integrated Storage: Includes 960 GB (2x 480 GB SSD) onboard storage for local logging, reporting, and forensic data retention.
• Ultra-Low Latency: Achieves a 2.5 μs firewall latency on ULL ports, vital for real-time traffic and critical network applications.
• Encrypted Traffic Inspection: Provides 16.7 Gbps of SSL inspection throughput to secure encrypted data without creating bottlenecks.
• Extensive Port Density: Offers 4x 25 GE SFP28 (ULL), 4x 10 GE SFP+, 8x GE SFP, 16x GE RJ45 switch ports, a dedicated GE RJ45 management port, and a 2.5 GE/GE RJ45 HA port for maximum connectivity flexibility.

Ideal Use Cases

• Data Center Core Security: Providing ultra-fast, high-density firewall and VPN termination capabilities utilizing DC power.
• Telecom/Service Provider PoP: Integration into centralized DC power distribution for consistent power management and uptime.
• Large Enterprise Campus Edge: Securing high-bandwidth network perimeters that require vast port capacity and integrated storage.
• High-Speed Secure SD-WAN: Delivering converged networking and security with operational efficiency and deep, local analytics.

Technical Specifications Summary

• IPS Throughput: 42 Gbps
• NGFW Throughput: 31 Gbps
• Threat Protection Throughput: 30 Gbps
• IPv4 Firewall Throughput (1518/512/64 byte, UDP): 164 / 163 / 153 Gbps
• Firewall Performance: 229.5 Mpps; 3.78 / 2.5 μs firewall latency (64 byte UDP)
• VPN Performance: 55 Gbps IPsec VPN throughput (512 byte); 2,000 gateway-to-gateway IPsec VPN tunnels; 10 Gbps SSL-VPN throughput
• SSL Inspection: 16.7 Gbps SSL inspection throughput (IPS, avg. HTTPS)
• Session Capacity: 16 Million concurrent sessions (TCP); 720,000 new sessions/second (TCP)
• Interfaces: 4x 25 GE SFP28 (ULL), 4x 10 GE SFP+, 8x GE SFP, 16x GE RJ45 switch ports, 1x GE RJ45 management port, 1x 2.5 GE/GE HA port
• Onboard Storage: 960 GB (2x 480 GB SSD)
• Power and Cooling: 48–60VDC; 184 W / 323 W (avg/max); 1103 BTU/h heat dissipation; dual hot-swappable redundant PSUs (comes with 2PSU default)
• Physical, Environment, and Compliance: 1.5 x 17.0 x 15.0 in (44.45 x 432 x 380 mm); 16.53 lbs (7.5 kg); 0°C to 45°C operating; 10%–90% humidity (non-condensing); FCC Part 15 Class A, RCM, VCCI, CE, UL/cUL, CB; USGv6/IPv6

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Deploy the FG-901G-DC-BDL-809-60 bundle to pair FortiGate 901G-DC firewall with FortiCare Premium + FortiGuard Enterprise Protection (5 Year).