FortiGate-61F Hardware with 1-Year 24×7 FortiCare & FortiGuard Unified Protection
Fortinet FG-61F-BDL-950-12 is a complete network-security bundle that combines the FortiGate-61F security appliance with 1 year of 24×7 FortiCare support and FortiGuard Unified Threat Protection (UTM/UTP). It provides integrated next-generation firewall, intrusion prevention, antivirus, application control, web and DNS filtering, anti-botnet/C2 protection, and VPN capabilities in a compact platform designed for small and medium-sized businesses, branch offices, retail locations, and distributed networks.
Description
The FG-61F-BDL-950-12 is an all-in-one Fortinet network security bundle designed to protect business networks from cyber threats while providing secure and reliable network connectivity.
The bundle combines the FortiGate-61F next-generation firewall appliance with a one-year 24×7 FortiCare support service and one-year FortiGuard Unified Threat Protection subscription.
The FortiGate-61F is part of Fortinet’s FortiGate 60F Series, providing high-performance firewall and security capabilities in a compact desktop appliance. Its hardware architecture uses Fortinet’s security processors to accelerate supported network and security workloads.
Bundle Includes
- FortiGate-61F hardware appliance
- 1 Year 24×7 FortiCare support
- 1 Year FortiGuard Unified Threat Protection
- FortiOS network-security platform
- Applicable FortiGuard security services
Key Features
- Brand: Fortinet
- Model: FortiGate-61F
- SKU: FG-61F-BDL-950-12
- Product Type: Network Security Appliance + Subscription Bundle
- FortiCare: 24×7 Support
- FortiCare Term: 1 Year
- FortiGuard: Unified Threat Protection (UTM/UTP)
- FortiGuard Term: 1 Year
- Firewall: Next-Generation Firewall
- IPS: Included with applicable FortiGuard subscription
- Antivirus: Included with applicable FortiGuard subscription
- Application Control: Supported
- Web Filtering: Supported
- URL/DNS Filtering: Included with UTP
- Anti-Botnet/C2 Protection: Included with UTP
- VPN: IPsec VPN and SSL-VPN
- Storage: 128 GB SSD
- Form Factor: Compact desktop appliance
- FortiLink: Supported
- Security Fabric: Supported
Next-Generation Firewall
The FortiGate-61F provides integrated next-generation firewall (NGFW) functionality for controlling traffic between internal networks, external networks, remote locations, and the Internet.
Security policies can be configured according to:
- IP addresses
- Network interfaces
- Services and ports
- Applications
- Users
- Network zones
- Traffic characteristics
This allows organizations to establish detailed security policies while maintaining centralized control over their network.
FortiGuard Unified Threat Protection
The included FortiGuard Unified Threat Protection subscription adds multiple layers of security intelligence and threat protection.
Fortinet describes its UTP bundle as combining advanced protection services with URL/DNS filtering, video filtering, and anti-botnet/C2 protection.
Core Security Services
| Protection | Function |
|---|---|
| Intrusion Prevention (IPS) | Detects and blocks network attacks and exploits |
| Antivirus | Detects and blocks malware |
| Advanced Malware Protection | Helps identify sophisticated malicious files |
| Application Control | Identifies and controls network applications |
| Web Filtering | Controls access to websites and web content |
| URL Filtering | Blocks or permits websites based on security/category policies |
| DNS Filtering | Helps prevent access to malicious domains |
| Video Filtering | Controls video-related web content |
| Anti-Botnet/C2 | Helps detect communication with malicious infrastructure |
Intrusion Prevention System
The FortiGate-61F can inspect network traffic using FortiGuard IPS intelligence to identify potentially malicious activity.
IPS protection helps defend against:
- Exploit attempts
- Vulnerability attacks
- Malicious network traffic
- Known attack signatures
- Protocol-based attacks
FortiGuard Labs continuously develops threat intelligence and security updates to help protect Fortinet customers against evolving cyber threats.
Antivirus & Malware Protection
FortiGuard antivirus capabilities help protect users and systems against malware and malicious files.
The FortiGate-61F can inspect supported network traffic and apply security policies to help prevent malicious content from reaching protected devices.
This can provide additional protection for:
- Internet traffic
- File transfers
- Web access
- Business applications
- External services
Application Control
Application Control provides administrators with visibility into applications operating across the network.
Organizations can:
- Permit approved applications
- Block unauthorized applications
- Restrict risky applications
- Monitor application usage
- Apply application-based security policies
This enables more granular traffic control than traditional port-based firewall rules.
Web & URL Filtering
The FortiGuard subscription provides web-security capabilities for controlling Internet access.
Administrators can use web filtering to help block:
- Malicious websites
- Phishing destinations
- Malware-hosting websites
- Unwanted content
- Unauthorized website categories
URL filtering uses FortiGuard categorization and reputation information to help organizations enforce Internet-access policies.
DNS Filtering
Secure DNS filtering provides an additional security layer by evaluating domain requests.
It can help prevent users and devices from accessing domains associated with:
- Phishing
- Malware
- Botnets
- Malicious infrastructure
This can reduce the likelihood of users reaching known malicious destinations.
Anti-Botnet & C2 Protection
The FortiGuard UTP service includes Anti-Botnet and Command-and-Control protection.
This helps identify potentially malicious communications between compromised devices and attacker-controlled infrastructure.
It can provide security teams with another layer of protection against devices that may have been compromised by malware.
FortiGate-61F Hardware
The FortiGate-61F provides a compact network-security platform for SMB and branch-office deployments.
The appliance provides:
- 2 × GE RJ45 WAN ports
- 1 × GE RJ45 DMZ port
- 5 × GE RJ45 internal ports
- 2 × GE RJ45 FortiLink ports
- 1 × USB port
- 1 × RJ45 console port
- 128 GB SSD storage
The combination of WAN, DMZ, LAN, and FortiLink connectivity allows the appliance to integrate into a variety of business network architectures.
Hardware-Accelerated Security
The FortiGate-61F uses Fortinet’s SOC4 architecture, incorporating the NP6XLite network processor and CP9XLite content processor.
Supported traffic can be offloaded to dedicated processing hardware, helping accelerate network traffic and supported security operations.
This architecture is particularly useful for organizations requiring security inspection without compromising network performance.
Performance
Fortinet’s published specifications provide the following performance figures for the FortiGate-61F:
| Performance Metric | FortiGate-61F |
|---|---|
| Firewall Throughput | Up to 10/10/6 Gbps |
| Firewall Packets per Second | Up to 9 Mpps |
| Firewall Latency | Approx. 3.3 μs |
| IPS Throughput | Up to 1.4 Gbps |
| NGFW Throughput | Up to 1 Gbps |
| Threat Protection Throughput | Up to 700 Mbps |
| IPsec VPN Throughput | Up to 6.5 Gbps |
| Concurrent TCP Sessions | Up to 700,000 |
| New TCP Sessions/Second | Up to 35,000 |
These are vendor-rated maximum performance figures. Actual performance will vary according to traffic characteristics, configuration, enabled security services, and inspection settings.
Secure VPN Connectivity
The FortiGate-61F supports VPN technologies for secure communication between locations and remote users.
Site-to-Site VPN
Connect:
- Headquarters
- Branch offices
- Remote locations
- Data centers
- Cloud environments
through secure VPN tunnels.
Remote Access VPN
Provides authorized remote users with secure access to corporate resources.
IPsec VPN
The FortiGate-61F supports high-performance IPsec VPN connectivity, with Fortinet specifying up to 6.5 Gbps IPsec VPN throughput under its test conditions.
Network Segmentation
The FortiGate-61F can separate different network environments and apply individual security policies.
Common deployments include:
- Corporate LAN
- Guest networks
- Servers
- VoIP
- IoT devices
- Wireless networks
- DMZ
- Internet-facing systems
This allows administrators to control communication between different parts of the organization.
FortiLink Integration
The FortiGate-61F includes two GE RJ45 FortiLink interfaces.
FortiLink enables integration with compatible Fortinet switches, allowing organizations to centrally manage supported switching infrastructure through the FortiGate platform.
This makes the appliance suitable for deployments that use FortiGate as the central security and network-management platform.
FortiOS Management
The FortiGate-61F runs FortiOS, Fortinet’s operating system for FortiGate appliances.
FortiOS provides centralized configuration and management for:
- Firewall policies
- Routing
- VPN
- Security profiles
- Application control
- Web filtering
- User authentication
- Network interfaces
- Logging
- Monitoring
This unified approach helps simplify network administration.
24×7 FortiCare Support
The FG-61F-BDL-950-12 includes one year of 24×7 FortiCare support.
This provides around-the-clock support coverage for organizations that require assistance outside standard business hours.
Depending on the applicable FortiCare entitlement, support services may include:
- Technical support
- Web-based support
- Telephone support
- Firmware updates
- Asset management
- Hardware/RMA services
The 24×7 support level makes this bundle particularly appropriate for organizations operating critical networks around the clock.
Fortinet Security Fabric
The FortiGate-61F can serve as a central component within the Fortinet Security Fabric.
It can integrate with Fortinet technologies such as:
- FortiManager
- FortiAnalyzer
- FortiSwitch
- FortiAP
- FortiClient
- FortiMail
- FortiWeb
- FortiSandbox
This allows businesses to expand their security infrastructure while maintaining centralized visibility and management.
Ideal Applications
Small & Medium Businesses
Provides enterprise-grade firewall and security functionality in a compact appliance.
Branch Offices
Ideal for protecting branch networks and establishing secure VPN connectivity.
Retail Locations
Provides firewall, web filtering, application control, and threat protection for retail networks.
Remote Offices
Can provide secure Internet access and centralized security policies.
Distributed Enterprises
Suitable for deploying consistent security controls across multiple locations.
Secure Internet Gateway
Protects users and network devices from Internet-based threats.
Key Benefits
Complete Security Bundle
Combines FortiGate-61F hardware with 1 year of FortiCare 24×7 and 1 year of FortiGuard Unified Protection.
24×7 Support
Provides continuous technical-support coverage for business-critical environments.
Comprehensive Threat Protection
Combines firewall, IPS, antivirus, application control, web filtering, DNS filtering, and anti-botnet/C2 protection.
High Performance
Provides up to 10 Gbps firewall throughput, 1.4 Gbps IPS throughput, and 700 Mbps Threat Protection throughput under Fortinet’s published test conditions.
Flexible Connectivity
Provides dedicated WAN, DMZ, internal, and FortiLink interfaces.
High-Speed VPN
Supports up to 6.5 Gbps IPsec VPN throughput under Fortinet’s specified testing conditions.
Integrated SSD Storage
Includes 128 GB SSD storage for supported FortiGate functions.
Compact Deployment
Designed for desktop and branch-office environments where space is limited.
Fortinet Security Fabric
Can integrate with the broader Fortinet ecosystem for centralized security management.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Fortinet |
| Product Family | FortiGate |
| Model | FortiGate-61F |
| Part Number | FG-61F-BDL-950-12 |
| Product Type | Hardware + Subscription Bundle |
| FortiCare | 24×7 |
| FortiCare Term | 1 Year |
| FortiGuard | Unified Threat Protection (UTM/UTP) |
| FortiGuard Term | 1 Year |
| WAN Ports | 2 × GE RJ45 |
| DMZ Port | 1 × GE RJ45 |
| Internal Ports | 5 × GE RJ45 |
| FortiLink Ports | 2 × GE RJ45 |
| USB | 1 × USB |
| Console | 1 × RJ45 |
| Storage | 128 GB SSD |
| Firewall Throughput | Up to 10/10/6 Gbps |
| Firewall PPS | Up to 9 Mpps |
| IPS Throughput | Up to 1.4 Gbps |
| NGFW Throughput | Up to 1 Gbps |
| Threat Protection Throughput | Up to 700 Mbps |
| IPsec VPN Throughput | Up to 6.5 Gbps |
| Concurrent TCP Sessions | Up to 700,000 |
| New TCP Sessions/Second | Up to 35,000 |
| Hardware Architecture | SOC4 / NP6XLite / CP9XLite |
| Primary Deployment | SMB, Branch & Distributed Networks |
What’s Included
The FG-61F-BDL-950-12 bundle includes:
- FortiGate-61F security appliance
- 1-Year 24×7 FortiCare support
- 1-Year FortiGuard Unified Threat Protection
- Applicable FortiGuard security services
- FortiOS-based firewall and network-security functionality
Subscription & Renewal
The FortiCare and FortiGuard components are subscription-based services with a one-year term. Renewal is required after the initial subscription period to continue the applicable support and FortiGuard service entitlements.
The exact service entitlement associated with the supplied license/SKU should be treated as the final reference for procurement and renewal.
Product Summary
The Fortinet FG-61F-BDL-950-12 is a comprehensive network-security bundle designed to provide reliable protection for small and medium-sized businesses, branch offices, retail environments, and distributed organizations.
Combining the FortiGate-61F, 1 year of 24×7 FortiCare, and 1 year of FortiGuard Unified Threat Protection, the solution delivers integrated firewall, IPS, antivirus, application control, web filtering, DNS filtering, anti-botnet/C2 protection, and VPN capabilities.
With up to 10 Gbps firewall throughput, 1.4 Gbps IPS throughput, 700 Mbps Threat Protection throughput, and 6.5 Gbps IPsec VPN throughput, along with 128 GB SSD storage and dedicated WAN, DMZ, LAN, and FortiLink interfaces, the FG-61F-BDL-950-12 offers a scalable security platform for modern business networks.


