Data Sheet

FortiGate 120G Series

FG-120G and FG-121G

Highlights Converged Next-Generation Firewall (NGFW) and SD-WAN

Gartner Magic Quadrant
The FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall 120G series is
Leader for both Network
Firewalls and SD-WAN. ideal for building security-driven networks at distributed
Security-Driven
Networking with FortiOS enterprise sites and transforming WAN architecture at any
delivers converged
networking and security.
scale.
Unparalleled Performance With a rich set of AI/ML-based FortiGuard security services and our integrated Security Fabric
with Fortinet’s patented
platform, the FortiGate 120G series delivers coordinated, automated, end-to-end threat
SoC processors.
protection across all use cases.
Enterprise Security
FortiGate has the industry’s first integrated SD-WAN and zero-trust network access (ZTNA)
with consolidated AI /
ML-powered FortiGuard
enforcement within an NGFW solution and is powered by one OS. FortiGate 120G automatically
Services. controls, verifies, and facilitates user access to applications, delivering consistency with a
seamless and optimized user experience.
Simplified Operations
with centralized IPS NGFW Threat Protection Interfaces
management for
networking and security, 5.3 Gbps 3.1 Gbps 2.8 Gbps Multiple GE RJ45, 10 GE RJ45, and SFP+ Shared
automation, deep analytics, Media Slots | Variants with internal storage
and self-healing.
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FortiOS Everywhere
FortiOS, Fortinet’s Advanced Operating System
FortiOS enables the convergence of high performing networking and security across the
Fortinet Security Fabric. Because it can be deployed anywhere, it delivers consistent and
Available in context-aware security posture across network, endpoint, and multi-cloud environments.

FortiOS powers all FortiGate deployments whether a physical or virtual device, as a

container, or as a cloud service. This universal deployment model enables the consolidation
of many technologies and use cases into organically built best-of-breed capabilities, unified
operating system, and ultra-scalability. The solution allows organizations to protect all edges,
Appliance
simplify operations, and run their business without compromising performance or protection.

FortiOS dramatically expands the Fortinet Security Fabric’s ability to deliver advanced AI/ML-
powered services, inline advanced sandbox detection, integrated ZTNA enforcement, and
more. It provides protection across hybrid deployment models for hardware, software, and
Software-as-a-Service with SASE.
Virtual
FortiOS expands visibility and control, ensures the consistent deployment and enforcement
of a simplified, single policy and management framework. Its security policies enable
centralized management across large-scale networks with the following key attributes:

• Interactive drill-down and topology viewers that display real-time status

Hosted • On-click remediation that provides accurate and quick protection against threats and abuses
• Unique threat score system correlates weighted threats with users to prioritize investigations

Cloud

Container

Intuitive easy to use view into the network and Visibility with FOS Application Signatures
endpoint vulnerabilities

FortiConverter Service
FortiConverter Service provides hassle-free migration to help organizations transition from a
wide range of legacy firewalls to FortiGate Next-Generation Firewalls quickly and easily.
The service eliminates errors and redundancy by employing best practices with advanced
methodologies and automated processes. Organizations can accelerate their network protection
with the latest FortiOS technology.

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FortiGuard Services
Network and File Security
Services provide protection against network-based and file-based threats. This consists of
Intrusion Prevention (IPS) which uses AI/M models to perform deep packet/SSL inspection
to detect and stop malicious content, and apply virtual patching when a new vulnerability is
discovered. It also includes Anti-Malware for defense against known and unknown file-based
threats. Anti-malware services span both antivirus and file sandboxing to provide multi-
layered protection and are enhanced in real-time with threat intelligence from FortiGuard Labs.
Application Control enhances security compliance and offers real-time application visibility.

Web / DNS Security

Services provide protection against web-based threats including DNS-based threats, malicious
URLs (including even in emails), and botnet/command and control communications. DNS
filtering provides full visibility into DNS traffic while blocking high-risk domains, and protects
against DNS tunneling, DNS infiltration, C2 server ID and Domain Generation Algorithms (DGA).
URL filtering leverages a database of 300M+ URLs to identify and block links to malicious sites
and payloads. IP Reputation and anti-botnet services prevent botnet communications, and
block DDoS attacks from known sources.

SaaS and Data Security

Services address numerous security use cases across application usage as well as overall
data security. This consists of Data Leak Prevention (DLP) which ensures data visibility,
management and protection (including blocking exfiltration) across networks, clouds, and
users, while simplifying compliance and privacy implementations. Separately, our Inline Cloud
Access Security Broker (CASB) service protects data in motion, at rest, and in the cloud.
The service enforces major compliance standards and manages account, user and cloud
application usage. Services also include capabilities designed to continually assess your
infrastructure, validate that configurations are working effectively and secure, and generate
awareness of risks and vulnerabilities that could impact business operations. This includes
coverage across IoT devices for both IoT detection and IoT vulnerability correlation.

Zero-Day Threat Prevention

Zero-day threat prevention entails Fortinet’s AI-based inline malware prevention, our most
advanced sandbox service, to analyze and block unknown files in real-time, offering sub-
second protection against zero-day and sophisticated threats across all NGFWs. The service
also has a built-in MITRE ATT&CK® matrix to accelerate investigations. The service focuses
on comprehensive defense by blocking unknown threats while streamlining incident response
efforts and reducing security overhead.

OT Security
The service provides OT detection, OT vulnerability correlation, virtual patching, OT signatures,
and industry-specific protocol decoders for overall robust defense of OT environments and
devices.

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Secure Any Edge at Any Scale

Powered by Security Processing Unit (SPU)
Traditional firewalls cannot protect against today’s content- and connection-based threats
because they rely on off-the-shelf hardware and general-purpose CPUs, causing a dangerous
performance gap. Fortinet’s custom SPU processors deliver the power you need—up to
520Gbps—to detect emerging threats and block malicious content while ensuring your network
security solution does not become a performance bottleneck.

ASIC Advantage

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Secure SD-WAN ASIC SP5

• Combines a RISC-based CPU with Fortinet’s proprietary Security Processing Unit (SPU)
content and network processors for unmatched performance
• Delivers industry’s fastest application identification and steering for efficient business
operations
• Accelerates IPsec VPN performance for best user experience on direct internet access
• Enables best of breed NGFW Security and Deep SSL Inspection with high performance
• Extends security to access layer to enable SD-Branch transformation with accelerated and
integrated switch and access point connectivity

FortiCare Services
Fortinet is dedicated to helping our customers succeed, and every year FortiCare Services
help thousands of organizations get the most from our Fortinet Security Fabric solution. Our
lifecycle portfolio offers Design, Deploy, Operate, Optimize, and Evolve services. Operate
services offer device-level FortiCare Elite service with enhanced SLAs to meet our customer’s
operational and availability needs. In addition, our customized account-level services provide
rapid incident resolution and offer proactive care to maximize the security and performance
of Fortinet deployments.

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Use Cases
Next Generation Firewall (NGFW)
• FortiGuard Labs’ suite of AI-powered Security Services—natively integrated with your
NGFW—secures web, content, and devices and protects networks from ransomware and
sophisticated cyberattacks
• Real-time SSL inspection (including TLS 1.3) provides full visibility into users, devices, and
applications across the attack surface
• Fortinet’s patented SPU (Security Processing Unit) technology provides industry-leading
high-performance protection

Secure SD-WAN
• FortiGate WAN Edge powered by one OS and unified security and management framework
and systems transforms and secures WANs
• Delivers superior quality of experience and effective security posture for work-from-any
where models, SD-Branch, and cloud-first WAN use cases
• Achieve operational efficiencies at any scale through automation, deep analytics, and
self-healing

Universal ZTNA
• Control access to applications no matter where the user is and no matter where the
application is hosted for universal application of access policies
• Provide extensive authentications, checks, and enforce policy prior to granting application
access - every time
• Agent-based access with FortiClient or agentless access via proxy portal for guest or BYOD​

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Hardware
FortiGate 120G/121G

AC LINE AC LINE
100-240V AC 100-240V AC
50-60Hz 1.5A MAX 50-60Hz 1.5A MAX

FortiGate 120G
HA 1 3 5 7 9 11 13 15 X1 X3 17 19 21 23
Interfaces
USB CONSOLE

BLE/RESET

BLE
MGMT 2 4 6 8 10 12 14 16 X2 X4 18 20 22 24
1. 1x RJ45 Console Port
2. 2x RJ45 HA and Management Ports
1 2 3 4 5 3. 16x GE RJ45 Ports
4. 4x 10GE SFP+ FortiLink Slots
5. 8x SFP Ports

Hardware Features

SP5 1U AC
DUAL
/ 480GB

Dual Power Supplies

Power supply redundancy is essential in the operation of mission-critical networks. The
FortiGate 120G Series offers dual built-in non-hot swappable power supplies.

Access Layer Security

FortiLink protocol enables you to converge security and 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 as needed.

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Specifications
FORTIGATE 120G FORTIGATE 121G FORTIGATE 120G FORTIGATE 121G
Hardware Specifications Dimensions
Hardware Accelerated GE RJ45 Ports 16 Height x Width x Length (inches) 1.73 x 17 x 10
Hardware Accelerated GE RJ45 Height x Width x Length (mm) 44 x 432 x 254
2
Management / HA Ports
Weight 12.17 lbs (5.52 kg)
Hardware Accelerated GE SFP Slots 8
Form Factor
Rack Mount, 1RU
Hardware Accelerated 10 GE SFP+ (supports EIA/non-EIA standards)
4
FortiLink Slots (default)
Operating Environment and Certifications
USB Ports 1
Console (RJ45) Port 1 Input Rating 100-120VAC, 1A-.5A Max, 50-60Hz

Internal Storage – 1 x 480 GB SSD Power Supply Efficiency Rating N/A

Yes (Default dual non-swappable AC PSU for
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Yes Redundant Power Supplies
1+1 Redundancy)
Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) Yes Maximum Current 100VAC@1A, [email protected]

System Performance* — Enterprise Traffic Mix Power Consumption

38 W / 40 W 43 W / 47 W
(Average / Maximum)
IPS Throughput 2 5.3 Gbps
Heat Dissipation 138 BTU/hr 159 BTU/h
NGFW Throughput 2, 4 3.1 Gbps
Operating Temperature 32°–104°F (0°–40°C)
Threat Protection Throughput 2, 5 2.8 Gbps
Storage Temperature -31°–158°F (-35°–70°C)
System Performance and Capacity 20%–90% non- 10%–90% non-
Humidity
Firewall Throughput 39 / 39 / 28 Gbps condensing condensing
(1518 / 512 / 64 byte UDP packets)
Noise Level 49 dBA
Firewall Latency (64 byte UDP packets) 3.17 μs
Air Flow Side to back
Firewall Throughput 42 Mpps
Operating Altitude Up to 10 000 ft (3048 m)
(Packets Per Second)
FCC Part 15B, Class A, CE, RCM, VCCI,
Concurrent Sessions (TCP) 3M Compliance
UL/cUL, CB, BSMI
New Sessions/Second (TCP) 140 000
Certifications USGv6/IPv6
Firewall Policies 10 000
IPsec VPN Throughput (512 byte) 1 35 Gbps
Gateway-to-Gateway IPsec VPN 2000
Tunnels
Client-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels 16 000
SSL-VPN Throughput 6 1.5 Gbps
Concurrent SSL-VPN Users 500
(Recommended Maximum, Tunnel
Mode)
SSL Inspection Throughput 3 Gbps
(IPS, avg. HTTPS) 3
SSL Inspection CPS (IPS, avg. HTTPS) 3 2100
SSL Inspection Concurrent Session 315 000
(IPS, avg. HTTPS) 3
Application Control Throughput 6.7 Gbps
(HTTP 64K) 2
CAPWAP Throughput (HTTP 64K) 35 Gbps
Virtual Domains (Default / Maximum) 10 / 10
Maximum Number of FortiSwitches 32
Supported
Maximum Number of FortiAPs 128 / 64
(Total / Tunnel Mode)
Maximum Number of FortiTokens 5000
High Availability Configurations Active-Active, Active-Passive, Clustering

Note: All performance values are “up to” and vary depending on system configuration.
1
IPsec VPN performance test uses AES256-SHA256. 4
NGFW performance is measured with Firewall, IPS and Application Control enabled.
2
IPS (Enterprise Mix), Application Control, NGFW and Threat Protection are measured 5
Threat Protection performance is measured with Firewall, IPS, Application Control and
with Logging enabled. Malware Protection enabled.
3
SSL Inspection performance values use an average of HTTPS sessions of different 6
Uses RSA-2048 certificate.
cipher suites.

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Subscriptions
Bundles

Enterprise Unified Threat Advanced Threat

Service Category Service Offering A-la-carte ​ Protection Protection Protection
FortiGuard Security IPS Service • • • •
Services
Anti-Malware Protection (AMP) — Antivirus, Mobile Malware, Botnet, • • • •
CDR, Virus Outbreak Protection and FortiSandbox Cloud Service
URL, DNS & Video Filtering Service • • •
Anti-Spam • •

AI-based Inline Malware Prevention Service • •

Data Loss Prevention Service 1

• •

OT Security Service (OT Detection, OT Vulnerability correlation, Virtual •

Patching, OT Signature / Protocol Decoders) 1
Application Control included with FortiCare Subscription

CASB SaaS Control included with FortiCare Subscription

SD-WAN and SASE SD-WAN Underlay Bandwidth and Quality Monitoring Service •
Services
SD-WAN Overlay-as-a-Service for SaaS-based overlay network •
provisioning
SD-WAN Connector for FortiSASE Secure Private Access •

FortiSASE subscription including cloud management and 10Mbps •

bandwidth license 2
NOC and SOC FortiGuard Attack Surface Security Service (IoT Detection, IoT • •
Services Vulnerability Correlation, and Security Rating Updates) 1
FortiConverter Service • •

Managed FortiGate Service •

FortiGate Cloud (SMB Logging + Cloud Management) •

FortiAnalyzer Cloud •
FortiAnalyzer Cloud with SOCaaS •

FortiGuard SOCaaS •

Hardware and FortiCare Essentials •

Software Support
FortiCare Premium • • • •
FortiCare Elite •
Base Services Internet Service (SaaS) DB Updates
GeoIP DB Updates
included with FortiCare Subscription
Device/OS Detection Signatures
Trusted Certificate DB Updates
DDNS (v4/v6) Service

1. Full features available when running FortiOS 7.4.1

2. Desktop Models only

FortiGuard Bundles
FortiGuard Labs delivers a number of security intelligence services to augment the FortiGate firewall platform.
You can easily optimize the protection capabilities of your FortiGate with one of these FortiGuard Bundles.

FortiCare Elite
FortiCare Elite offers enhanced SLAs and quick issue resolution through a dedicated support team. It provides
single-touch ticket handling, extended Extended End-of-Engineering-Support for 18 months, and access to the
new FortiCare Elite Portal for a unified view of device and security health.

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Ordering Information
Product SKU Description
FortiGate 120G FG-120G 18 x GE RJ45 ports (including 1 x MGMT port, 1 X HA port, 16 x switch ports), 8 x GE SFP slots, 4 x 10GE
SFP+ slots, SP5 hardware accelerated, dual AC power supplies.
FortiGate 121G FG-121G 18 x GE RJ45 ports (including 1 x MGMT port, 1 X HA port, 16 x switch ports), 8 x GE SFP slots, 4 x 10GE
SFP+ slots, SP5 hardware accelerated, 480GB onboard SSD storage, dual AC power supplies.
Optional Accessories
1 GE SFP SX Transceiver Module FN-TRAN-SX 1 GE SFP SX transceiver module for all systems with SFP and SFP/SFP+ slots.
1 GE SFP LX Transceiver Module FN-TRAN-LX 1 GE SFP LX transceiver module for all systems with SFP and SFP/SFP+ slots.
1 GE SFP RJ45 Transceiver Module FN-TRAN-GC 1 GE SFP RJ45 transceiver module for all systems with SFP and SFP/SFP+ slots.
10 GE SFP+ RJ45 Transceiver Module FN-TRAN-SFP+GC 10 GE SFP+ RJ45 transceiver module for systems with SFP+ slots.
10 GE SFP+ Transceiver Module, Long Range FN-TRAN-SFP+LR 10 GE SFP+ transceiver module, long range for all systems with SFP+ and SFP/SFP+ slots.
10 GE SFP+ Transceivers, Extended Range FN-TRAN-SFP+ER 10 GE SFP+ transceiver module, extended range for all systems with SFP+ and SFP/SFP+ slots.
10 GE SFP+ Passive Direct Attach Cable 5m FN-CABLE-SFP+5 10 GE SFP+ passive direct attach cable, 5m for systems with SFP+ and SFP/SFP+ slots.
10GE SFP+ Transceiver Module, 30km Long Range FN-TRAN-SFP+BD27 10GE SFP+ transceiver module, 30km long range single BiDi for systems with SFP+ and SFP/SFP+ slots
(connects to FN-TRAN-SFP+BD33, ordered separately).
10GE SFP+ Transceiver Module, (connects to FN-TRAN-SFP+BD33 10GE SFP+ transceiver module, 30km long range single BiDi for systems with SFP+ and SFP/SFP+ slots
FN-TRAN-SFP+BD27, ordered separately) (connects to FN-TRAN-SFP+BD27, ordered separately).

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