FortiGate 4800F
3.1 Tbps of firewall throughput, 800 Gbps of IPsec VPN and eight 400 GE QSFP-DD slots in 4 RU.
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FortiGate 4800F vs FortiGate 7081F-DC
Of the 61 specifications Fortinet publishes across these two models, 53 differ. The differences are listed first, then what the step up actually buys and which model fits which site, then every row side by side.
The two models
FortiGate 7081F-DC
405 Gbps of IPS, 1.89 Tbps of firewall and 600 million concurrent sessions in a 12 RU eight-slot DC chassis.
Full specs and SKUsKey differences
The rows most buyers check first. All 53 differences are in the full table below.
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IPS Throughput
FortiGate 4800F87 Gbps
FortiGate 7081F-DC405 Gbps
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NGFW Throughput
FortiGate 4800F77 Gbps
FortiGate 7081F-DC330 Gbps
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Threat Protection Throughput
FortiGate 4800F75 Gbps
FortiGate 7081F-DC312 Gbps
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Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 64 byte, UDP)
FortiGate 4800F3.1 / 3.1 / 0.93 Tbps
FortiGate 7081F-DC1.89 / 1.88 / 1.129 Tbps
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IPv6 Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 86 byte, UDP)
FortiGate 4800F3.1 / 3.1 / 0.93 Tbps
FortiGate 7081F-DC1.89 / 1.88 / 1.129 Tbps
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Firewall Latency (64 byte, UDP)
FortiGate 4800F3.6 µs
FortiGate 7081F-DC7.5 µs
Which one fits
Stepping up from the FortiGate 4800F to the FortiGate 7081F-DC moves threat-protection throughput from 75 Gbps to 312 Gbps (4.2×), IPS throughput from 87 Gbps to 405 Gbps (4.7×) and NGFW throughput from 77 Gbps to 330 Gbps (4.3×). Neither choice moves the site-to-site tunnel count (both 40,000) or the FortiSwitch limit (both 300), so a site held back by how many branches terminate on it gains nothing from the FG-7081F-DC. The FortiGate 4800F is in fact ahead on the session setup rate: 915,000 / 25 Million with the hyperscale licence against 5.4 Million.
Choose the FortiGate 4800F if
- Threat-protection throughput is already enough at 75 Gbps: the FG-7081F-DC adds 4.2× you will not use.
- The FG-4800F is ahead on the session setup rate: 915,000 / 25 Million with the hyperscale licence against 5.4 Million.
- The FG-4800F is ahead on IPsec VPN throughput: 800 Gbps against 378 Gbps.
- Your limit is how many branches terminate on it, which the step up does not move: 40,000 against 40,000.
Choose the FortiGate 7081F-DC if
- Threat-protection throughput has to go past 75 Gbps: the FG-7081F-DC publishes 312 Gbps.
- IPS throughput has to go past 87 Gbps: the FG-7081F-DC publishes 405 Gbps.
- NGFW throughput has to go past 77 Gbps: the FG-7081F-DC publishes 330 Gbps.
- Only the FG-7081F-DC has Onboard Storage (4 x 4 TB SSD).
8 of the 61 published rows are identical — Trusted Platform Module at Yes, Concurrent SSL-VPN Users at 30,000, Virtual Domains at 10 / 500 and Firewall Policies at 200,000 among them — so the choice does not touch any of those.
Full specification comparison
Every published row for both models, grouped the way Fortinet groups them. A dash means the figure is not published for that model.
| Specification | FortiGate 4800F | FortiGate 7081F-DC |
|---|---|---|
| Interfaces and Modules | ||
| Hardware Accelerated 400 GE / 200 GE QSFP-DD Slots | 8 | Not published |
| Hardware Accelerated 200 GE / 100 GE / 40 GE QSFP56 / QSFP28 / SFP28 Slots | 12 | Not published |
| Hardware Accelerated 50 GE / 25 GE / 10 GE SFP56 / SFP28 / SFP+ Slots | 8 | Not published |
| Hardware Accelerated 50 GE / 25 GE / 10 GE SFP56 / SFP28 / SFP+ HA and AUX Slots | 4 | Not published |
| 10 GE / GE RJ45 Management Ports | 2 | Not published |
| Hardware Accelerated 400 GE QSFP-DD / 100 GE QSFP28 / 40 GE QSFP+ Slots | Not published | 16 |
| Hardware Accelerated 100 GE QSFP28 / 40 GE QSFP+ Slots | Not published | 36 or 48 depending on the I/O modules fitted - see the notes |
| Management / HA Slots | Not published | 4 |
| Hardware Accelerated 25 GE SFP28 / 10 GE SFP+ / GE SFP Management and HA Slots | Not published | 4 |
| Console Ports | Not published | 8 |
| Hardware | ||
| USB Ports | 1 (USB 3.0) | 2 |
| Console Port (RJ45) | 1 | Not published |
| Onboard Storage | Not fitted | 4 x 4 TB SSD |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes | Yes |
| Included Transceivers | 2 x SFP+ (SR 10 GE) | 4 x 10 GE SFP+ SR |
| Hardware Accelerated 25 GE SFP28 / 10 GE SFP+ Slots | Not published | 80 |
| System Performance - Enterprise Traffic Mix | ||
| IPS Throughput | 87 Gbps | 405 Gbps |
| NGFW Throughput | 77 Gbps | 330 Gbps |
| Threat Protection Throughput | 75 Gbps | 312 Gbps |
| System Performance and Capacity | ||
| Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 64 byte, UDP) | 3.1 / 3.1 / 0.93 Tbps | 1.89 / 1.88 / 1.129 Tbps |
| IPv6 Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 86 byte, UDP) | 3.1 / 3.1 / 0.93 Tbps | 1.89 / 1.88 / 1.129 Tbps |
| Firewall Latency (64 byte, UDP) | 3.6 µs | 7.5 µs |
| Firewall Throughput (Packet per Second) | 1,396 Mpps | 1,680 Mpps |
| New Sessions/Second (TCP) | 915,000 / 25 Million with the hyperscale licence | 5.4 Million |
| Concurrent SSL-VPN Users (Recommended Maximum, Tunnel Mode) | 30,000 | 30,000 |
| SSL Inspection Throughput (IPS, avg HTTPS) | 63 Gbps | 324 Gbps |
| SSL Inspection CPS (IPS, avg HTTPS) | 60,000 | 288,000 |
| SSL Inspection Concurrent Session (IPS, avg HTTPS) | 30 Million | 60 Million |
| Virtual Domains (Default / Maximum) | 10 / 500 | 10 / 500 |
| Maximum Number of FortiAPs (Total / Tunnel Mode) | 8,192 / 4,096 | Not applicable on this platform |
| System Performance | ||
| Concurrent Sessions (TCP) | 280 Million / 1.8 Billion with the hyperscale licence | 600 Million |
| Firewall Policies | 200,000 | 200,000 |
| IPsec VPN Throughput (512 byte) | 800 Gbps | 378 Gbps |
| Gateway-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels | 40,000 | 40,000 |
| Client-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels | 200,000 | 260,000 |
| SSL-VPN Throughput | 18 Gbps (RSA-2048 certificate) | 13.5 Gbps |
| Application Control Throughput (HTTP 64K) | 180 Gbps | 900 Gbps |
| CAPWAP Throughput (HTTP 64K) | 112 Gbps | Not applicable on this platform |
| Maximum Number of FortiSwitches Supported | 300 | 300 |
| Maximum Number of FortiTokens | 20,000 | 12,000 |
| High Availability Configurations | Active-Active, Active-Passive, Clustering | Active-Active (FGSP), Active-Passive, Clustering |
| Dimensions and Power | ||
| Height x Width x Length (mm) | 175 x 435 x 663 | 543.9 x 440 x 675.5 |
| Height x Width x Length (inches) | 6.89 x 17.13 x 26.10 | 21.41 x 17.33 x 26.6 |
| Form Factor (supports EIA/non-EIA standards) | Rack Mount, 4 RU | Rack Mount, 12 RU - 8-slot chassis |
| AC Current (Maximum) | 7.99A@240VAC | Not published |
| Power Consumption (Average / Maximum) | 1602 W / 1918.2 W | Not published |
| Fan Tray | Hot Swappable | Not published |
| DC Power Input | Not published | -48V to -60V DC |
| Dimensions | ||
| Weight | 90.83 lbs (41.2 kg) | 365.26 lbs (165.68 kg) |
| Power and Environment | ||
| AC Power Input | 100-240V AC, 50/60 Hz | Not published |
| Heat Dissipation | 6544.9 BTU/h | Not published |
| Redundant Power Supplies | Yes, Hot Swappable, 2+2 | 6 x hot swappable 2500 W DC |
| Power Supply Efficiency Rating | 80 Plus Compliant | Not published |
| Operating Temperature | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) | 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) |
| Storage Temperature | -31°F to 158°F (-35°C to 70°C) | -31°F to 158°F (-35°C to 70°C) |
| Humidity | 20% to 90% non-condensing | 10% to 90% non-condensing |
| Noise Level | 68.9 dBA | Not published |
| Forced Airflow | Front to Back | Not published |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 7,400 ft (2250 m) - derate 1.5°C per 1,000 ft above it | Not published |
| Compliance and Certifications | ||
| Compliance | FCC Part 15 Class A, RCM, VCCI, CE, UL/cUL, CB | Not yet published by Fortinet |
| Certifications | USGv6/IPv6 | Not yet published by Fortinet |
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