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Fortinet • SKU FG-81E-POE
Fortinet FG-81E-POE — FortiGate 81E-POE (FG-81E-POE)
Fortinet FortiGate 81E-POE (FG-81E-POE) — desktop entry-level next-generation firewall / UTM appliance, 16x GE RJ45 ports (2 WAN, 1 DMZ, 1 HA, 12 PoE/PoE+ 802.3af/at), 128 GB onboard SSD for on-box logging, 110W total PoE budget.
- End-of-sale — refurbished only
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Download Fortinet datasheet ↗ via Official Fortinet FortiGate 80E Series datasheet (covers 80E, 80E-POE, 81E, 81E-POE)
What is the Fortinet FG-81E-POE?
Fortinet FortiGate 81E-POE (FG-81E-POE) — desktop entry-level next-generation firewall / UTM appliance, 16x GE RJ45 ports (2 WAN, 1 DMZ, 1 HA, 12 PoE/PoE+ 802.3af/at), 128 GB onboard SSD for on-box logging, 110W total PoE budget.
TFI supplies the FG-81E-POE refurbished to South African businesses, each unit covered by warranty and optional SLA. As a B-BBEE Level 2 distributor we can quote stock, lead time and price — usually within the same business day.
Specifications
| ports | 16x GE RJ45 (2x WAN, 1x DMZ, 1x HA, 12x PoE/PoE+) |
|---|---|
| poe | 12 ports 802.3af/at PoE/PoE+, 30W max per port, 110W total power budget |
| firewall throughput | 4 Gbps (1518/512/64-byte UDP) |
| ips throughput | 450 Mbps |
| threat protection throughput | 250 Mbps |
| ngfw throughput | 360 Mbps |
| ipsec vpn throughput | 2.5 Gbps (512-byte packets) |
| concurrent sessions | 1.3 million (TCP); 30,000 new sessions/sec |
| storage | 128 GB onboard SSD (enables on-box logging/reporting; 81E differentiator vs 80E) |
| form factor | Desktop (42 x 216 x 178 mm; 1.2 kg); optional RM-FR-T11 19" rackmount kit |
| power supply | 100-240V AC 50-60Hz; ~20W avg / 137W max consumption |
| managed fortiaps | Max managed FortiAPs (Total/Tunnel) 32/16 |
| eol status | Discontinued — End-of-Support July 15, 2027; succeeded by FortiGate 80F/81F series |
End-of-life status
The FG-81E-POE is end-of-sale
Fortinet has declared the FG-81E-POE end-of-sale, so it is no longer manufactured new. TFI supplies it professionally refurbished and tested.
Why refurbished still makes sense: a refurbished FG-81E-POE delivers the same proven performance at a fraction of the new-equipment cost, backed by a TFI warranty and SLA. It is the practical choice for spares, expansion of an existing deployment, or extending the life of a network you are not ready to replace. Talk to us about a successor model if you are planning a refresh.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Fortinet FG-81E-POE?
- Fortinet FortiGate 81E-POE (FG-81E-POE) — desktop entry-level next-generation firewall / UTM appliance, 16x GE RJ45 ports (2 WAN, 1 DMZ, 1 HA, 12 PoE/PoE+ 802.3af/at), 128 GB onboard SSD for on-box logging, 110W total PoE budget.
- Is the FG-81E-POE still supported?
- The Fortinet FG-81E-POE has reached end-of-sale, so it is supplied refurbished. TFI back every refurbished unit with a warranty and SLA options, which makes it a cost-effective choice where the platform still fits your network.
- Does the FG-81E-POE support PoE?
- PoE on the FG-81E-POE: 12 ports 802.3af/at PoE/PoE+, 30W max per port, 110W total power budget.
- How many ports does the FG-81E-POE have?
- Port configuration: 16x GE RJ45 (2x WAN, 1x DMZ, 1x HA, 12x PoE/PoE+).
- Can TFI deliver the FG-81E-POE in South Africa?
- Yes. TFI is a South African distributor (B-BBEE Level 2) and ships the Fortinet FG-81E-POE nationwide. Send us the SKU and we come back with stock, lead time and price — usually the same business day.
Also in the FortiGate 80E Series
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FG-80E
Fortinet 14x GE RJ45 Ports (Including 1x DMZ Port, 1x Mgmt Port, 1x HA Port, 12x Switch Ports), 2x Shared Media Pairs (Including 2x GE RJ45 Ports, 2x SFP Slots). Maximum Managed FortiAPs (Total/Tunnel) 32/16
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FG-80E-POE
Fortinet 16x GE RJ45 Ports (Including 2x WAN Ports, 1x DMZ Port, 1x HA Port, 12x PoE Ports). Maximum Managed FortiAPs (Total/Tunnel) 32/16
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FG-81E
Fortinet 14x GE RJ45 Ports (Including 1x DMZ Port, 1x Mgmt Port, 1x HA Port, 12 x Switch Ports), 2x Shared Media Pairs (Including 2x GE RJ45 Ports, 2x SFP Slots). 128 GB Onboard Storage. Maximum Managed FortiAPs (Total/Tunnel) 32/16
Verification sources (6)
- https://www.fortinet.com/content/dam/fortinet/assets/data-sheets/FortiGate_80E_Series.pdf
- https://www.avfirewalls.com/fortigate-81e-poe.asp
- https://www.firewalls.com/pub/media/wysiwyg/datasheets/Fortinet/FG-80E.pdf
- https://www.amazon.com/FORTINET-FG-81E-POE-FortiGate-81E-POE-Security-Firewall/dp/B06WGLQ9FX
- https://www.enbitcon.com/shop/fortinet/fortigate-firewall/end-of-sale/fortigate-80e/fortinet-fortigate-81e-poe-firewall-end-of-sale-life-fg-81e-poe
- https://www.router-switch.com/pdf2html/pdf/fg-81e-poe-datasheet.pdf
Need pricing on FG-81E-POE?
Send us the SKU. We come back with stock, lead time and price — typically within the same business day.