We have written (glowingly) about the FortiGate 40F Gen-After-Next-Gen firewall before. So why are we bringing it up again?
Fortinet is running a Trade-Up Promotion that includes many pre-F series model firewalls. The promotion is individualized, so there’s no standardized discount pricing. You simply reach out to us, or call Corporate Armor at 877-449-0458. Then, we work you a great deal on a new FG-40F, or maybe even something else! Sorry, that’s just the way they set it up.
On the other hand, it can work out well, because you might just end up with a better deal than if it was a standard, one-size-fits-all upgrade package.
Who’s eligible to upgrade to the FG-40F?
Fortinet has provided a long list of firewalls eligible for the Trade-Up Program. In this case, the FG-30E, FG-50E, and FG-60E are just a few models the FG-40F would be excellent replacements for. As an example, the FG-40F is far more powerful than the FG-60E in several categories. It has 5 Gbps of Max Firewall Throughput compared to 3 Gbps for the FG-60E. It pushes 800 Mbps of NGFW Throughput vs 250 Mbps for the FG-60E, and 600 Mbps of Threat Protection vs 180 Mbps for the FG-60E.
Chipset
Fortinet has always prided themselves on their chip sets. Instead of outsourcing their chip production like a lot of other firewall companies do, Fortinet develops their own. And the heart of the FortiGate 40F is its’ new, ridiculously fast FortiSoC4 processor. Actually, it’s the same one used in all the F series, even the enterprise models! That power gives you management which is granular and detailed, but still clear and intuitive.
This kind of power-plus-usability is possible with technology like the FortiSoC4. As a matter of fact, it’s easy to deploy even for those who have limited IT staff. Another thing this advanced new processor makes not only possible, but easy, is…
True SD-WAN firewall
SD-WAN firewalls are a Fortinet innovation. Basically, think of yourself being in a castle, behind a very strong wall. The FortiGate 40F Next-Gen firewall protects what’s inside your perimeter, and what’s on the freeways leading out of it, too.
It’s a big deal because SD-WAN allows offices to connect over the internet. And, when you have SD-WAN built into your firewall, you can do so quite securely. Additionally, an SD-WAN firewall eliminates the need for a dedicated network connection.
SD-WAN gives extra secure, quick access to cloud-connected applications so important these days. For example, think of Dropbox, GitHub, Salesforce, and Office 365.
Actual Security of the FG-40F
The FG-40F protects against malware, exploits, and malicious websites. It has the ability to inspect both encrypted and non-encrypted traffic. Plus, it can protect against known and emerging threats by using FortiGuard service. And both are part of the excellent Fortinet Security Fabric.
The FortiGate 40F can handle up to 10 FortiAP access points, or 5 in Tunnel Mode. This means it is an SMB firewall, but it’s a FAST SMB firewall! It’s ideal for small to mid-sized businesses. FG-40F is designed for up to 10 concurrent users.
We WILL work with you!
Fortinet gives you an unusual degree of flexibility in your licensing options. As a result, you can license up or down according to your needs. This makes FG-40F surprisingly scalable. As a result, you will end up with the security bundle that’s right for you! And remember, there’s a TRADE-UP PROMO going on RIGHT NOW! So we’ll end this by asking: Why haven’t you upgraded!? There’s never been a better time to get your hands on this overpowering, underpriced little bully of a firewall. Corporate Armor is truly a Fortinet specialist, and a top-tier reseller with fantastic prices, and that’s not even including the discount! So email us, or call us at 877-449-0458. Thanks for reading!
| Side-by-side | FortiGate 40F | FortiGate 60E |
|---|---|---|
| Max Firewall Throughput | 5 Gbps | 3 Gbps |
| NGFW Throughput | 800 Mbps | 250 Mbps |
| Threat Protection Throughput | 600 Mbps | 180 Mbps |
| Processor | FortiSOC4 | FortiSOC3 |