The FortiGate 709G is the newest addition to Fortinet’s 700 series of next-generation firewalls (NGFWs), delivering carrier-class security, hyperscale performance, and AI-powered threat protection in a compact 1RU form factor. Designed for mid-to-large distributed enterprises, regional headquarters, and secure SD-WAN hubs, the 709G bridges the gap between campus core appliances and remote branch devices.
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When ordering the FortiGate 709, you need to understand the SKU structure. The base hardware is FG-709. But you must add support. High-performance security : With a 20 Gbps firewall
| Feature | Raw Spec (1518 bytes) | Real-world (HTTPs/480 bytes) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | FW Throughput | 140 Gbps | 140 Gbps | | NGFW (IPS + AppCtrl) | 35 Gbps | 28 Gbps | | Threat Protection (IPS + Malware) | 22 Gbps | 18 Gbps | | Full SSL Inspection (TLS 1.3) | 9 Gbps | 6.5 Gbps | : Specialized email security update released around the
: Specialized email security update released around the same timeframe (April 2025). FortiAnalyzer Cloud 7.0.9