[shortdesc] Secure SD-WAN appliance with integrated Wi-Fi 6, 128 GB internal SSD, 8x PoE+ ports with 96W budget, SP4 ASIC acceleration, and high-performance firewall throughput for branch offices.[/shortdesc]

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SKU	FWF-81F-2R-POE-A
Form Factor	Desktop/Wall Mount/Rack Tray
Wireless Standard	802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6)
Internal Storage	1x 128 GB SSD
Firewall Throughput	10/10/7 Gbps (1518/512/64 byte UDP)
Interfaces	10x GE Ports total (2x GE RJ45/SFP Shared Media Pairs, 6x GE RJ45 PoE/+ Ports, 2x GE RJ45 PoE/+ FortiLink Ports (Default))
Dimensions (H x W x L)	60 x 216 x 178 mm (2.4 x 8.5 x 7.0 inches)
Weight	3.3 lbs (1.5 kg)
Power Input	+54V DC, 5A (dual redundancy optional)
PoE Budget	96W

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[specifications]

System Performance (Enterprise Traffic Mix)
IPS Throughput	1.4 Gbps
NGFW Throughput	1 Gbps
Threat Protection Throughput	900 Mbps
System Performance & Capacity
Firewall Latency	3.23 μs
Concurrent Sessions (TCP)	1.5 Million
New Sessions/Second (TCP)	45,000
Firewall Policies	5,000
IPsec VPN Throughput	6.5 Gbps
SSL-VPN Throughput	950 Mbps
SSL Inspection Throughput	715 Mbps
Wireless Specifications
Radio	Dual WiFi Radio (5 GHz, 2.4 GHz) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax + 1 Scanning Radio
MU-MIMO	2x2
Max WiFi Speeds	574 Mbps @ 2.4 GHz, 1201 Mbps @ 5 GHz
Antenna Ports	3x SMA
Hardware Specifications
GE RJ45/SFP Shared Media Pairs	2
GE RJ45 PoE/+ Ports	6
GE RJ45 PoE/+ FortiLink Ports (Default)	2
USB Ports	1
Console Port	1
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)	Yes
Environment & Power
Power Consumption (Avg / Max)	107.4 W / 131.3 W
Heat Dissipation	441.4 BTU/h
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	31.56 dBA
Certifications
Compliance	FCC, ICES, CE, RCM, VCCI, BSMI, UL/cUL, CB
Certifications	USGv6/IPv6

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[accesories]

Optional Accessories

Rack Mount Tray (SP-RACKTRAY-02), Wall Mount Kit (SP-FG60F-MOUNT-20), AC Power Adaptor (SP-FG80E-POE-PDC), SFP Transceiver Modules (FN-TRAN-GC, FN-TRAN-SX, FN-TRAN-LX, FR-TRAN-ZX)

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Unified Security and Connectivity with PoE and Local Storage

The FortiWiFi 81F-2R-POE is a comprehensive desktop appliance designed for secure branch offices requiring integrated wireless access, Power over Ethernet (PoE), and local storage capabilities. Built on the purpose-built SP4 ASIC, it delivers up to 10/10/7 Gbps IPv4 firewall throughput (1518/512/64 byte UDP) and consistent low-latency performance. The addition of 1x 128 GB internal SSD storage allows for extensive local logging and reporting, providing critical visibility and compliance benefits directly at the edge.

This model simplifies network infrastructure by consolidating multiple functions into a single device. It features 8x GE PoE/+ ports with a total power budget of 96W, enabling direct connection and powering of devices like IP phones and access points. Combined with integrated dual-band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and 2x flexible GE RJ45/SFP shared media pairs, the FortiWiFi 81F-2R-POE ensures robust, secure, and versatile connectivity for distributed enterprises.

Key Benefits

• Integrated Power over Ethernet: Features 8x GE PoE/+ ports (including 2 FortiLink ports) with a 96W budget to power downstream devices, reducing cabling complexity.
• 1x 128 GB Internal SSD: Provides dedicated onboard storage for local logging, reporting, and WAN optimization, essential for compliance and deep analytics.
• High-Speed Wi-Fi 6: Delivers integrated dual-band 802.11ax wireless connectivity with a dedicated scanning radio for superior coverage and rogue AP detection.
• Powered by SP4 ASIC: Ensures high performance with up to 10/10/7 Gbps IPv4 firewall throughput and 6.5 Gbps IPsec VPN for secure connectivity.
• Flexible WAN Options: Includes 2x GE RJ45/SFP shared media pairs, allowing for fiber or copper uplink flexibility to suit various deployment needs.
• SD-Branch Ready: Integrates security, LAN, WLAN, and WAN management into a single platform, extending control to FortiSwitch and FortiAP devices via FortiLink.

Ideal Use Cases

• Retail & Branch Offices: Ideal for locations needing to power POS devices or cameras via PoE while retaining logs locally for compliance.
• Distributed Enterprises: Provides secure SD-WAN connectivity with integrated Wi-Fi and flexible uplinks for reliable, high-performance remote access.
• Small to Medium Businesses: Consolidates networking, security, storage, and wireless into one reliable desktop appliance, reducing hardware footprint.

Technical Specifications Summary

• IPv4 Firewall Throughput (1518/512/64 byte UDP): 10/10/7 Gbps
• IPS / NGFW / Threat Protection Throughput: 1.4 Gbps / 1 Gbps / 900 Mbps
• IPsec VPN Throughput: 6.5 Gbps
• SSL-VPN Throughput: 950 Mbps
• Interfaces: 2x GE RJ45/SFP shared media pairs; 6x GE RJ45 PoE/+ ports; 2x GE RJ45 PoE/+ FortiLink ports (default)
• Total Available PoE Power Budget: 96W
• Wireless: Dual WiFi radio (2.4 GHz & 5 GHz) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax + 1 scanning radio; MU-MIMO 2x2
• Max Wi-Fi Speeds: 574 Mbps @ 2.4 GHz; 1201 Mbps @ 5 GHz
• Internal Storage: 1x 128 GB SSD
• Power & Acoustics: +54V DC, 5A input; 107.4 W avg / 131.3 W max; 31.56 dBA
• Physical: 60 x 216 x 178 mm; 3.3 lbs (1.5 kg)

Upgrade Your Network Security

Simplify your branch network with the power, storage, and versatility of the FortiWiFi 81F-2R-POE.