FortiGate Rugged 70F-3G4G
A compact DIN-rail NGFW with six GE RJ45 ports, two SFP slots and an embedded 3G/4G LTE module with GPS.
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FortiGate Rugged 70F-3G4G vs FortiGate Rugged 70G
Of the 64 specifications Fortinet publishes across these two models, 31 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 Rugged 70G
The top of the Rugged range at 2.5 Gbps IPS, in a 1 kg DIN-rail chassis with a FortiSP5 processor.
Full specs and SKUsKey differences
The rows most buyers check first. All 31 differences are in the full table below.
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IPS Throughput
FortiGate Rugged 70F-3G4G975 Mbps
FortiGate Rugged 70G2.5 Gbps
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NGFW Throughput
FortiGate Rugged 70F-3G4G950 Mbps
FortiGate Rugged 70G1.5 Gbps
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Threat Protection Throughput
FortiGate Rugged 70F-3G4G580 Mbps
FortiGate Rugged 70G1.3 Gbps
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Concurrent Sessions (TCP)
FortiGate Rugged 70F-3G4G1 M
FortiGate Rugged 70G1.4 M
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IPsec VPN Throughput (512 byte)
FortiGate Rugged 70F-3G4G6.5 Gbps
FortiGate Rugged 70G7.1 Gbps
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SSL Inspection Throughput (IPS, avg. HTTPS)
FortiGate Rugged 70F-3G4G500 Mbps
FortiGate Rugged 70G1.4 Gbps
Which one fits
Stepping up from the FortiGate Rugged 70F-3G4G to the FortiGate Rugged 70G moves threat-protection throughput from 580 Mbps to 1.3 Gbps (2.2×), IPS throughput from 975 Mbps to 2.5 Gbps (2.6×) and NGFW throughput from 950 Mbps to 1.5 Gbps (1.6×). Neither choice moves IPsec VPN throughput (6.5 Gbps against 7.1 Gbps) or raw firewall throughput (both 8 / 8 / 8 Gbps), so a site held back by site-to-site tunnel capacity gains nothing from the FGR-70G.
Choose the FortiGate Rugged 70F-3G4G if
- Threat-protection throughput is already enough at 580 Mbps: the FGR-70G adds 2.2× you will not use.
- Your limit is site-to-site tunnel capacity, which the step up does not move: 6.5 Gbps against 7.1 Gbps.
- Cellular Modem: 3G / 4G LTE, GPS, where the FGR-70G is Not available on this model.
Choose the FortiGate Rugged 70G if
- Threat-protection throughput has to go past 580 Mbps: the FGR-70G publishes 1.3 Gbps.
- IPS throughput has to go past 975 Mbps: the FGR-70G publishes 2.5 Gbps.
- NGFW throughput has to go past 950 Mbps: the FGR-70G publishes 1.5 Gbps.
- Cellular Modem: Not available on this model, where the FGR-70F-3G4G is 3G / 4G LTE, GPS.
33 of the 64 published rows are identical — Trusted Platform Module at Yes, Firewall Policies at 5000, Gateway-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels at 200 and Client-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels at 500 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 Rugged 70F-3G4G | FortiGate Rugged 70G |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware | ||
| GE LAN/WAN Interfaces | 6 RJ45 | 6 RJ45 |
| Bypass GE Port Pair | PORT3-4 RJ45 | PORT1-2 RJ45 |
| Dedicated GE SFP Slots | 2 | 2 |
| Serial Interface | 1 RJ45 | 1 RJ45 |
| USB Client/Server | 1 USB-A 2.0 | 1 USB-A 2.0 |
| Console Port (RJ45) | 1 RJ45 | 1 RJ45 |
| Cellular Modem | 3G / 4G LTE, GPS | Not available on this model |
| Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) | Yes | Yes |
| Processor | FortiSoC4 | FortiSP5 |
| Trusted Platform Module (TPM) | Yes | Yes |
| Digital I/O Module (DIO) | Yes | Yes |
| MicroSD Card Slot | Yes | Yes |
| System Performance - Enterprise Traffic Mix | ||
| IPS Throughput | 975 Mbps | 2.5 Gbps |
| NGFW Throughput | 950 Mbps | 1.5 Gbps |
| Threat Protection Throughput | 580 Mbps | 1.3 Gbps |
| System Performance | ||
| Firewall Throughput (Packets Per Second) | 12 Mpps | 12 Mpps |
| Concurrent Sessions (TCP) | 1 M | 1.4 M |
| Firewall Policies | 5000 | 5000 |
| IPsec VPN Throughput (512 byte) | 6.5 Gbps | 7.1 Gbps |
| Gateway-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels | 200 | 200 |
| Client-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels | 500 | 500 |
| SSL-VPN Throughput | 450 Mbps | Not published |
| Concurrent SSL-VPN Users (Recommended Maximum) | 100 | Not published |
| SSL Inspection Throughput (IPS, avg. HTTPS) | 500 Mbps | 1.4 Gbps |
| SSL Inspection CPS (IPS, avg. HTTPS) | 380 | 715 |
| SSL Inspection Concurrent Session (IPS, avg. HTTPS) | 90 000 | 1.4 M |
| Application Control Throughput (HTTP 64K) | 1.1 Gbps | 3.6 Gbps |
| Maximum Number of FortiTokens | 500 | 500 |
| Maximum Number of FortiSwitches | 24 | 24 |
| High Availability Configurations | Active-Active, Active-Passive, Clustering | Active-Active, Active-Passive, Clustering |
| System Performance and Capacity | ||
| IPv4 Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 64 byte, UDP) | 8 / 8 / 8 Gbps | 8 / 8 / 8 Gbps |
| Firewall Latency (64 byte, UDP) | 6.71 µs | 5.82 µs |
| New Sessions/Second (TCP) | 35 000 | 85 000 |
| Virtual Domains (Default / Maximum) | 10 / 10 | 10 / 10 |
| Maximum Number of FortiAPs (Total / Tunnel) | 64 / 32 | 96 / 48 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Height x Width x Length (in) | 4.4 x 3.2 x 4.8 | 4.4 x 2.8 x 4.8 |
| Weight | 2.87 lbs (1.3 kg) | 2.2 lbs (1 kg) |
| Form Factor | DIN-rail | DIN-rail |
| Antenna (Height x Width) | 205 mm x 25 mm | Not available on this model |
| IP Rating | IP40 | IP40 |
| Dimensions and Power | ||
| Height x Width x Length (mm) | 111 x 80.5 x 122 | 111 x 69 x 122 |
| Power Consumption (Average / Maximum) | 18.3 W / 19.9 W | 18.3 W / 19.9 W |
| Power and Environment | ||
| Power Supply | 12V to 125V DC redundant dual inputs, 2 pins per terminal block, negative or positive ground, DC cables not included | 12V to 125V DC redundant dual inputs, 2 pins per terminal block, negative or positive ground, DC cables not included |
| Maximum Current | 12V DC / 1.67A | 12V DC / 1.67A |
| Heat Dissipation | 68 BTU/h | 68 BTU/h |
| Operating Temperature | -40°F to 167°F (-40°C to 75°C) | -40°F to 167°F (-40°C to 75°C) |
| Storage Temperature | -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C) | -40°F to 185°F (-40°C to 85°C) |
| Humidity | 5% to 95% non-condensing | 5% to 95% non-condensing |
| Operating Altitude | Up to 10 000 ft (3048 m) | Up to 10 000 ft (3048 m) |
| Installation Environment | Indoor / Outdoor (outdoor installation requires an industry-compliant cabinet) | Indoor / Outdoor (outdoor installation requires an industry-compliant cabinet) |
| Cellular Wireless | ||
| Regions | All Regions | Not published |
| Modem Model | Sierra Wireless EM7565 | Not published |
| SIM Slot | 2 SIM Slots (Active / Passive), Nano SIM | Not published |
| Diversity | Yes | Not published |
| MIMO | Yes | Not published |
| GNSS Bias | Yes | Not published |
| Module Certifications | FCC, ICES, CE, RCM, VCCI, BSMI, UL/cUL, CB | Not published |
| Carrier Certifications | PTCRB, AT&T, T-Mobile, Verizon | Not published |
| Radio Specifications | ||
| Maximum Tx Power | 20 dBm | Not published |
| Compliance and Certifications | ||
| Electric Power Industry | IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 Certified | IEC 61850-3 and IEEE 1613 Certified |
| Industrial Cybersecurity | IEC 62443-4-2 SL4 Certified | IEC 62443-4-2 SL4 Certified |
| Regulatory Compliance | FCC Part 15 Class A, RCM, VCCI Class A, CE, UL/cUL, CB | FCC Part 15 Class A, RCM, VCCI Class A, CE, UL/cUL, CB, USGv6/IPv6 |
| Rolling Stock Industry | EN 50155:2021, EN 50121-1:2017, EN 50121-3-2:2016 + A1:2019, EN 50121-4:2016 + A1:2019; EMC, Environmental, Shock and Vibration Certified | EN 50155:2021, EN 50121-1:2017, EN 50121-3-2:2016 + A1:2019, EN 50121-4:2016 + A1:2019; EMC, Environmental, Shock and Vibration Certified |
| RoHS | EN IEC 63000:2018, EN 50581:2012 | EN IEC 63000:2018, EN 50581:2012 |
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