Bank data center
Bank DC north-south layer.
Fortinet · FortiGate NGFW
FortiGate 1000F
Data center edge; environments with strict compliance.
Quick answer
FortiGate 1000F delivers 198 Gbps firewall, 25 Gbps threat prevention and 100G QSFP28 uplinks for data center edge deployments. Preferred for PCI-DSS, SOX and compliance-required environments.
FortiGate 1000F is designed for the data center north-south layer. NP6XL + CP9 ASICs deliver high throughput; 100G uplinks integrate with DC switches.
- 198 Gbps firewall
- 100G QSFP28
- RPS
Key features
What this model offers
- 198 Gbps firewall, 25 Gbps threat prevention
- 12x 10G SFP+ + 4x 100G QSFP28
- FortiASIC NP6XL + CP9
- Dual power supplies (RPS)
- VDOM 250+
- AHA, FGSP load balancing
Tech Summary
Technical data
- Firewall throughput
- 198 Gbps
- Threat prevention
- 25 Gbps
- Uplink
- 4x 100G QSFP28
- Concurrent sessions
- 30 million
Use CasesBank Telecom Cloud
At what scale is this model preferred?
Operator core
Telecom operator data center.
Local cloud provider
Local cloud operator's edge.
Who is it for?
Data center north-south; compliance-required large organizations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this model
1000F vs 1100E?
The 1100E has higher session capacity; otherwise similar — both nearing EOS.
How are 100G uplinks used?
For DC spine-leaf integration; 100G QSFP28 delivers high bandwidth.
Hyperscale?
If the 1000F is insufficient, step up to the 1800F/2600F class.
VDOM?
250+ VDOMs — multi-tenant data center.
PCI-DSS compliant?
Yes, certified — with FortiAnalyzer log forwarding for compliance reporting.
Warranty?
3-year Premium 24x7 + 4-hour response.
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Sora Yazılım handles sizing, licensing, deployment and ongoing management — all from a single team.