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Fortinet FortiGate 1200G
The Fortinet FortiGate 1200G is a rackmount firewall that runs FortiOS. Fortinet publishes a threat protection throughput of 40 Gbps for it.
- Firewall throughput
- See specifications
- Threat protection
- 40 Gbps
- IPsec VPN
- Not published
- Form
- Rackmount
Who it suits
As a rackmount unit it suits a head office, campus or data centre with a server rack. With protection switched on, plan for an internet line of no more than about two-thirds of the threat protection throughput figure. For the FortiGate 1200G that means a line of up to about 26 Gbps.
Fortinet FortiGate 1200G specifications
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Threat protection throughput | 40 Gbps |
| Hardware | |
| Form factor | Rackmount |
Fortinet's product page lists only the threat protection figure for this model.
Specifications from Fortinet's published data, checked October 2026. See Fortinet's firewall pages. Throughput figures are each manufacturer's own published numbers. Manufacturers test in different ways, so compare across brands with care. Confirm details before ordering.
What we do with it
- Supply
Firewall supply and installation
The right-sized firewall from any of the five brands, with its licence, installed and configured at your site.
- Audit
Firewall configuration and audit
A review of your rules, firmware, admin access and VPNs, with the weak points fixed and written down.
- Renewal
Firewall licence renewal
Renewals for FortiGuard, Sophos, Palo Alto Networks, SonicWall and Juniper subscriptions, quoted from your serial number.
- Migrate
Firewall migration
Move from an old firewall to a new one, same brand or another, with the rules and VPNs carried over.
Questions about the FortiGate 1200G
What internet speed can the FortiGate 1200G handle?
Fortinet publishes a threat protection throughput of 40 Gbps for the FortiGate 1200G. Leaving headroom for busy hours, that suits an internet line of up to about 26 Gbps with protection switched on.
Does the FortiGate 1200G need a licence?
The hardware works as a basic firewall on its own. Protection features such as intrusion prevention, web filtering and anti-malware need an active Fortinet subscription, and so do firmware updates and support. We quote the firewall with the licence term you choose.
Do you supply the FortiGate 1200G with installation?
Yes. We supply it with its licence registered, install and configure it at your site, and hand over the logins and documentation. Ask for a quote on this page.
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Closest models from other brands
Throughput figures are each manufacturer's own published numbers. Manufacturers test in different ways, so compare across brands with care.
- Rackmount
Sophos XGS 5500
Firewall 100 Gbps, threat protection 46 Gbps
- Rackmount
Palo Alto Networks PA-3540
Firewall 55 Gbps, threat protection 35 Gbps
- Rackmount
SonicWall NSa 6800
Firewall 55 Gbps, threat protection 40 Gbps
- Rackmount
Juniper SRX4200
Firewall 80 Gbps, threat protection 30 Gbps (IPS)