Here’s a concise but insightful write-up on the FortiGate 709F (assuming “new 709” refers to the 709F model, part of Fortinet’s seventh-generation FortiGate lineup), focusing on what makes it interesting for network and security pros.
Initial Configuration
The "new" FortiGate 709 is not a stopgap. Fortinet typically supports hardware for 7-8 years (End of Sale in 2031, End of Support in 2036). But more importantly, the NP7 architecture is forward-compatible. fortigate 709 new
Released in early 2025, the FortiGate 70G is the latest upgrade for branch offices and distributed enterprises. It replaces the older FortiGate 70F with significantly higher performance: Firewall Throughput: Up to 10 Gbps. Threat Protection: 1.3 Gbps. Here’s a concise but insightful write-up on the
Administrators should note several "under the hood" changes that simplify complex routing: Released in early 2025, the FortiGate 70G is