Fortinet FortiGate 90G hardware firewall 27.9 Gbit/s 200 users

The Fortinet FortiGate 90G hardware firewall provides high-performance network security with a throughput of 27.9 Gbit/s and support for up to 200 concurrent users. It runs on the FortiOS management platform and integrates next-generation firewall (NGFW) and SD-WAN capabilities to protect distributed enterprise sites and modernize WAN architecture. The device supports IPsec and SSL VPNs, offers low acoustic output (21.73 dB) and moderate heat dissipation (70.03 BTU/h), and weighs 2.47 kg, making it suitable for small data closets and office network edges.

Advantages

The FortiGate 90G combines converged NGFW and SD-WAN functionality with centralized FortiOS management, enabling consistent security policy enforcement across physical, virtual and cloud environments. Integrated FortiGuard security services deliver AI/ML-enhanced protection including intrusion prevention, anti-malware, URL and DNS filtering, data leak prevention and zero-day sandboxing. Hardware acceleration through Fortinet’s Security Processing Unit (SPU) helps maintain throughput and low latency when applying deep inspection and advanced security services. The compact form factor and low noise level support deployment in office racks or network closets.

Suitable for

• Small and distributed enterprise branch offices requiring NGFW and SD-WAN
• Remote or regional sites with up to 200 concurrent users
• Environments needing IPsec and SSL VPN connectivity for secure remote access
• Locations where low noise and compact hardware are important (office racks, closets)

Key specifications

• Firewall throughput: 27.9 Gbit/s
• Maximum concurrent users: up to 200
• VPN support: IPsec and SSL VPN
• Operating system: FortiOS (integrated security and management platform)
• Security services: intrusion prevention, anti-malware, URL/DNS filtering, DLP, sandboxing
• Hardware acceleration: Security Processing Unit (SPU) for high-performance inspection
• Noise level: 21.73 dB
• Heat dissipation: 70.03 BTU/h
• Weight: 2.47 kg

How to use

Install the FortiGate 90G in a suitable rack or shelf location ensuring proper ventilation and power connection. Use the FortiOS web GUI or command-line interface for initial configuration, define network interfaces and zones, and deploy security policies that reflect your access and application controls. Configure IPsec or SSL VPN tunnels for remote users and site-to-site connectivity, and enable FortiGuard services such as IPS, anti-malware and web/DNS filtering according to your security requirements. Integrate the device with FortiManager for centralized policy management and with FortiConverter if migrating from legacy firewall platforms.

Usage recommendations

For consistent protection and optimal performance, keep FortiOS and FortiGuard services up to date, enable hardware-accelerated inspection where appropriate, and monitor device health and logs. Use FortiManager for large-scale deployments to centralize configuration and policy enforcement. When deploying advanced inspection (deep packet/SSL inspection, sandboxing), verify throughput requirements and test performance under expected traffic loads to ensure service levels are maintained.