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product_id: 289351193
title: "FORTINET FortiGate 100F Network Security Firewall - Appliance Only"
brand: "fortinet"
price: "R53394"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Fortinet"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/289351193-fortinet-fortigate-100f-network-security-firewall-appliance-only
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
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# 20 Gbps firewall throughput 1 Gbps advanced threat protection AI-powered continuous threat intelligence FORTINET FortiGate 100F Network Security Firewall - Appliance Only

**Brand:** fortinet
**Price:** R53394
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Fortify your network with speed, smarts, and seamless security!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** FORTINET FortiGate 100F Network Security Firewall - Appliance Only by fortinet
- **How much does it cost?** R53394 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/289351193-fortinet-fortigate-100f-network-security-firewall-appliance-only)

## Best For

- fortinet enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted fortinet brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rock-Solid Reliability:** Dual built-in power supplies ensure mission-critical uptime without compromise.
- • **Next-Gen Threat Defense:** 1 Gbps of cutting-edge threat protection powered by AI-driven FortiGuard Labs intelligence.
- • **Seamless SD-WAN Integration:** Application-centric SD-WAN for scalable, secure, and simplified branch connectivity.
- • **Flexible Network Architecture:** High-density interfaces and virtual domains for multi-tenant, scalable deployments.
- • **Blazing Fast Firewall Performance:** Handles up to 20 Gbps throughput to keep your network lightning quick and secure.

## Overview

The FortiGate 100F is a powerhouse next-generation firewall appliance designed for mid-sized to large enterprises. It delivers ultra-fast 20 Gbps firewall throughput, 1 Gbps advanced threat protection, and AI-powered continuous threat intelligence. With scalable SD-WAN capabilities, dual power supplies for reliability, and flexible networking options, it ensures robust, low-latency security tailored for demanding campus and branch deployments.

## Description

The FortiGate 100F series provides an application-centric, scalable, and secure SD-WAN solution with Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) capabilities for mid-sized to large enterprises deployed at the campus or branch level. Protects against cyber threats with system-on-a-chip acceleration and industry-leading secure SD-WAN in a simple, affordable, and easy to deploy solution. Security: Identifies thousands of applications inside network traffic for deep inspection and granular policy enforcement. Protects against malware, exploits, and malicious websites in both encrypted and non-encrypted traffic. Prevent and detect against known and unknown attacks using continuous threat intelligence from AI-powered FortiGuard Labs security services. Performance: Delivers industry’s best threat protection performance and ultra-low latency using purpose-built security processor (SPU) technology. Provides industry-leading performance and protection for SSL encrypted traffic. Networking: Delivers advanced networking capabilities that seamlessly integrate with advanced layer 7 security and virtual domains (VDOMs) for extensive deployment flexibility, multi-tenancy, and effective utilization of resources. Delivers high-density, flexible combination of various high-speed interfaces to enable best TCO for customers for data center and WAN deployments. Dual Power Supplies: Power supply redundancy is essential in the operation of mission-critical networks. The FortiGate 100F Series offers dual built-in non-hot swappable power supplies. Access Layer Security: FortiLink protocol enables you to converge security and the network access by integrating the FortiSwitch into the FortiGate as a logical extension of the NGFW. These FortiLink enabled ports can be reconfigured as regular ports. Firewall: 20 Gbps; IPS 2.6 Gbps; NGFW 1.6 Gbps; Threat Protection 1 Gbps

Review: Luego a tiempo y sin problemas
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## Features

- The FortiGate 100F series delivers next generation firewall capabilities for mid-sized to large
- Connectivity technology: SFP
- 100F series
- Package Weight: 5.352 kilograms

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07VYK8T56 |
| Item model number | FG-100F |
| Manufacturer | FORTINET |
| Product Dimensions | 55.88 x 43.18 x 35.56 cm; 5.06 kg |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** FORTINET
- **Frequency band class:** Single-Band
- **Model name:** FortiGate 100F
- **Special features:** WPS
- **Wireless communication standard:** 802.11ac

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: license software included? how much time?**
A: Hi there sir 

On behalf of It Innovation Inc, the answer is that this listing is for a hardware only, there is another listing with the license but the price is higher

**Q: Hello, i want the 100f model with the one-year utm license but i would need to use it until august, from when the warranty and license period begins?**
A: Sir the license tenure starts once the unit delivered to your address but if you want to use a license later then we can send you the hardware and a 1 year License will be spent according to your use Case time.

**Q: can i buy  forticare for 3 years more ?**
A: Yes,
You can purchase it

**Q: I was looking into buying this product in the US and using it in Argentina. Would there be any issue with this? Would the license work here? Thanks**
A: Sir, you can easily use the FG-100F in Argentina without any issues. However, please note that this listing is for hardware only. If you have a license, it will be a valuable addition.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by J***Z on 23 April 2023*

Luego a tiempo y sin problemas

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by G***E on 27 November 2023*

Thank

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review
*by D***Q on 23 November 2025*

Build & Physical Quality The chassis is Fortinet-classic: metal, sturdy, and clearly meant for actual racks, not IKEA bookshelves pretending to be network closets. The cooling profile is conservative — not loud, not too warm, and nowhere near the “mini jet engine” some competitors insist on. Dual power supplies deserve applause; redundancy should not be a luxury tier. Deployment Behavior Setup is predictable: boot, adopt your WANs, carve out VLANs, push policies, and the unit behaves exactly as the documentation suggests (a miracle in this industry). The switch-like RJ45 density is convenient for satellite offices where you don’t want to burn switch ports on router adjacency. The 10G SFP+ ports are perfect uplinks for core or distribution switching. Real-World Usage Performance is excellent as long as you’re not expecting full UTM/IPS/SSL inspection without licenses. As a routing/Secure SD-WAN platform, it punches above its price. Failover behavior is fast and non-dramatic. It handles chatty IoT, VoIP, mesh AP backhauls, and weird legacy device traffic with a patient sort of competence. Surprises (Good & Bad) • Good: Thermals and stability are better than expected. The box doesn’t drift into unpredictable behavior even in moderately warm environments. • Bad: Without subscriptions, many of the front-panel LED labels become a silent reminder of features you don’t have. And yes, Fortinet’s licensing will eventually send you a bill that feels like a moral lesson. Safety, Stability & Thermals Thermals stay sane, even when stuffed next to chatty switches. Power redundancy is real — no fake “external PSU sold separately” nonsense. Firmware updates (when you actually perform them) are stable and don’t tend to brick the unit unless you ignore release notes like a daredevil. Where It Fits • SMBs wanting serious routing + SD-WAN without going full enterprise • Multi-site deployments where uptime matters • Environments with mixed vendor gear and moderate security needs Where It Doesn’t • Heavy UTM/IPS environments without licensing • Very large enterprises needing multi-10G throughput across all security layers • Places where “we update firmware regularly” is just aspirational ⸻ Pros • Rock-solid stability and excellent thermals • Dual PSUs — actual redundancy, not marketing • Generous port count including 10G uplinks • Predictable deployment behavior • Serious routing/SD-WAN performance even without licenses • FortiOS is powerful once you accept that it has opinions Cons • Without subscriptions, it’s basically a very nice router with great hardware • Fortinet licensing can feel like an escape room puzzle • GUI can be a little “enterprise utilitarian” • Full UTM/SSL inspection performance requires careful sizing • firmware discipline recommended unless you enjoy surprises

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*Last updated: 2026-02-20*