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Securing Evolving Edge and Core without Compromising Performance

The FortiGate 6500F NGFW appliances integrate advanced Fortinet technology, delivering unparalleled threat protection and SSL inspection performance. These appliances are designed to meet the most demanding network requirements, providing seamless connectivity and management across any edge or scale within a compact, user-friendly package. 

FortiGate 6500F Series

System Performance and Capacity

  • IPv4 Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 64 byte, UDP): 239 / 238 / 135 Gbps
  • IPv6 Firewall Throughput (1518 / 512 / 86 byte, UDP): 239 / 238 / 135 Gbps
  • Firewall Latency (64 byte, UDP): 4.80 μs
  • Firewall Throughput (Packet per Second): 202.5 Mpps
  • Concurrent Sessions (TCP): 200 Million
  • New Sessions/Second (TCP): 3 Million
  • Firewall Policies: 200 000
  • IPsec VPN Throughput (512 byte): 160 Gbps
  • Gateway-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels: 16 000
  • Client-to-Gateway IPsec VPN Tunnels: 90 000
  • SSL-VPN Throughput: 9 Gbps
  • Concurrent SSL-VPN Users (Recommended Maximum, Tunnel Mode): 30 000
  • SSL Inspection Throughput (IPS, avg HTTPS) 3: 110 Gbps
  • SSL Inspection CPS (IPS, avg. HTTPS): 50 000
  • SSL Inspection Concurrent Session (IPS, avg. HTTPS) 3: 18 Million
  • Application Control Throughput (HTTP 64K) 2 : 220 Gbps
  • CAPWAP Throughput (HTTP 64K): N/A
  • Virtual Domains (Default / Maximum): 10/500
  • Maximum Number of FortiSwitches Supported: 256
  • Maximum Number of FortiAPs (Total / Tunnel): N/A
  • Maximum Number of FortiTokens: 20,000
  • High Availability Configurations: Active-Active (FGSP), Active-Passive, Clustering

Operating Environment and Certifications

  • Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
  • Storage Temperature: -31°F to 158°F (-35°C to 70°C)
  • Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing
  • Noise Level: 57.43 dBA
  • Forced Airflow: Front to Back
  • Operating Altitude: Up to 10,000 ft (3048 m)
  • Compliance: FCC Part 15 Class A, RCM, VCCI, CE, UL/cUL, CB
  • Certifications: USGv6/IPv6

Dimensions and Power

  • Height x Width x Length (inches): 5.3 x 17.2 x 27.3
  • Height x Width x Length (mm): 133 x 437 x 694
  • Weight: 78.26 lbs (35.5 kg) 79.59 lbs (36.1 kg)
  • Form Factor(supports EIA/non-EIA standards): Rack Mount, 3 RU
  • AC Power Supply: 100–240V AC, 50/60 Hz
  • Power Consumption (Average / Maximum): 1308 W / 1548 W 1328 W / 1568 W
  • AC Current (Maximum): 30A@100VAC, 20A@240VAC
  • DC Power Supply: -48 to -60V DC
  • DC Current (Maximum): 25-32A (x2)
  • Heat Dissipation: 5282 BTU/h / 5350 BTU/h
  • Power Supply Efficiency Rating: 80Plus Compliant
  • Redundant Power Supplies: 2+1 Redundant / 1+1 Redundant if using high line power Hot Swappable
  • Fan Trays: Hot Swappable

Interfaces and Modules

  • Hardware Accelerated 40/100 GE QSFP28 Slots: 4
  • Hardware Accelerated 1/10/25 GE SFP28 Slots: 24
  • Hardware Accelerated 10 GE SFP+ Slots: 3
  • GE RJ45 Management Ports: 2
  • USB Port: 1
  • Console Port: 1
  • Onboard Storage: 2x 1 TB NVMe / 2x 1 TB NVMe (for 6301F and 6501F only)
  • Included Transceivers: 2x SFP+ (SR 10 GE)

System Performance — Enterprise Traffic Mix

  • IPS Throughput: 170 Gbps
  • NGFW Throughput: 150 Gbps
  • Threat Protection Throughput: 100 Gbps

The FortiGate 6500F firewall series features a purpose-built security processing unit (SPU) and the FortiOS advanced operating system that power various next-generation firewall capabilities for industry-leading threat protection at low latency. FortiGuard Lab’s advanced threat intelligence provides protection against known exploits, malware, and malicious URLs. Dynamic analysis and automated mitigation ensure defense against unknown attacks.

The FortiGate 6500F firewall can inspect SSL-encrypted traffic to find and block otherwise unnoticed threats. It includes various functionalities like intrusion prevention, web/DNS filtering, application control, and deep packet inspection for robust protection of data, networks, devices, and users. Next-generation Fortinet distribution processors (DP3) with revolutionary load balancing architecture offer resiliency and ultra-high connection rate support. 

Extensive network interface flexibility with support for 1/10/25 G interfaces, the first in the industry. Combination of 1/10/25 and 40/100 GE interfaces for superior interface flexibility and total cost of ownership (TCO) benefits. FortiManager provides enhanced visibility and intuitive management interfaces, simplifying the tasks of IT administrators. Fortinet’s security fabric enables collaboration and integration between Fortinet and fabric-ready partners’ products, ensuring comprehensive security.

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