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Fortinet · FortiGate NGFW
FortiGate 900G
1500–3000 user large campus; next-gen NP7 + SP5.
Quick answer
FortiGate 900G is the G-series mid-range flagship. The NP7 and SP5 ASICs deliver 140 Gbps firewall and 17 Gbps threat prevention — ideal for 1500–3000 user large campus environments.
FortiGate 900G is the mid-upper member of the G-series (Gen-7) family. NP7 (Network Processor 7) + SP5 (Security Processor 5) is Fortinet's newest ASIC architecture.
~40% more performance vs the 600F + 5x AI IPS capability. New large-campus projects pick 900G over 600F.
- 140 Gbps firewall
- 40G uplink
- NP7 + SP5
Key features
What this model offers
- 140 Gbps firewall, 17 Gbps threat prevention
- NP7 + SP5 next-generation ASICs
- 16x 25G SFP28 + 4x 40G QSFP+
- AI-driven IPS
- Multi-VDOM 100+
- Built-in SD-WAN, ZTNA
Tech Summary
Technical data
- Firewall throughput
- 140 Gbps
- Threat prevention
- 17 Gbps
- SSL inspection
- 21 Gbps
- FortiASIC
- NP7 + SP5
- Ports
- 16x 25G + 4x 40G
Use CasesLarge university Bank Cloud operator
At what scale is this model preferred?
Bank DC branch
900G at the bank's DC edge.
Multi-tenant DC
Local cloud operator's multi-tenant DC edge.
Who is it for?
1500–3000 user next-gen campus projects.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this model
What is NP7 + SP5?
Fortinet's 7th-gen network processor + 5th-gen security processor — maximizes SSL inspection and IPS performance.
Should I move from 600F to 900G?
Recommended for new projects. Planned around 600F EOS announcement.
What does AI IPS add?
Alongside classic signature IPS, it adds anomaly detection + zero-day protection.
If 900G isn't enough?
Step up to 1800F/2600F/3700F-class.
VDOM capacity?
100+ VDOMs — multi-tenant DC operation.
Warranty?
3-year Premium 24x7 + 4-hour response is required for this class.
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