FortiGate 80F Series
For distributed enterprises, retail chains, and remote branch offices, managing multiple networking devices is costly and complex. The Fortinet FortiGate 80F and FortiWiFi 80F Series solves this by converging next-generation security, Advanced SD-WAN, and advanced routing into a single, compact desktop appliance. With the widest variety of hardware configurations in its class—including built-in Wi-Fi, Power over Ethernet (PoE), and redundant WAN options (3G/4G & DSL)—it is the ultimate foundation for a secure, consolidated SD-Branch.
At Nexus ITX, we specialize in empowering distributed businesses. Based in Dubai, our engineering team leverages the extreme versatility of the 80F series to design zero-trust branch architectures that are fast, secure, and incredibly easy to manage.
Powered by Fortinet’s purpose-built System-on-a-Chip 4 (SOC4), the 80F series delivers hardware-accelerated performance that easily outpaces standard CPU-based branch routers. It ensures your branch offices enjoy high-speed internet and secure cloud connectivity without sacrificing deep threat protection.
As evident from its extensive product lineup, the 80F series is designed to fit any specific branch requirement:
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Deploying secure networks across multiple locations requires logistical expertise and centralized management. Here is why distributed enterprises in the UAE trust Nexus ITX:
Q: What is the difference between the FG-80F and FG-81F?
A: The FortiGate 81F (and all "81" variants) includes 128GB of dedicated onboard SSD storage. This is useful for local log retention, reporting, and caching.
Q: Why are there so many versions of the 80F?
A: Fortinet designed the 80F to be the ultimate branch appliance. Instead of buying a separate PoE switch, a 4G modem, or a Wi-Fi router, you can choose an 80F variant that has these features built directly into the chassis.
Q: What does the "Bypass" model (FG-80F-Bypass) do?
A: It features a hardware bypass pair. If the firewall loses power or experiences a critical fault, the ports physically bridge together, allowing network traffic to continue flowing seamlessly to avoid taking the whole network down.
Q: Can I manage all my branch firewalls from my headquarters?
A: Absolutely. Nexus ITX specializes in setting up FortiManager, giving you a centralized "single-pane-of-glass" dashboard to monitor and update every 80F device across your entire organization.
Q: Do the PoE models support standard IP cameras and phones?
A: Yes, the PoE variants provide standard Power over Ethernet to easily connect and power compatible devices like FortiAPs, VoIP phones, and IP cameras directly from the firewall.
Consolidate your branch infrastructure and upgrade to the hardware-accelerated, AI-powered performance of the Fortinet 80F Series.
