FG-81E - Fortinet 14 x GE RJ45 ports (including 1 x DMZ port, 1 x Mgmt port, 1 x HA port, 12 x switch ports), 2 x Shared Media pairs (Including 2 x GE RJ45 ports, 2 x SFP slots). 128GB onboard storage. Max managed FortiAPs (Total/Tunnel) 32/16
The Fortinet FG-81E (FG-81E - Fortinet 14 x GE RJ45 ports (including 1 x DMZ port, 1 x Mgmt port, 1 x HA port, 12 x switch ports), 2 x Shared Media pairs (Including 2 x GE RJ45 ports, 2 x SFP slots). 128GB onboard storage. Max managed FortiAPs (Total/Tunnel) 32/16) is a Networking Devices component engineered for sustained enterprise-class workloads. Manufactured to OEM specifications and tested for compatibility with enterprise rack server and data-center deployments, this part addresses common procurement scenarios where exact-match replacement, capacity expansion, or new-build deployment is required. Technical specifications include capacity of 128 GB. Common deployment scenarios include data-center ToR (top-of-rack) switching, server-to-storage NAS/SAN connectivity, 10/25/40/100 GbE backbone aggregation, and edge router replacement in branch-office deployments. Pro Disk Network sources the FG-81E through authorised distribution channels and applies a verification check against the OEM compatibility matrix before each unit is added to active inventory. Each unit ships from a US fulfillment hub (Hillsboro OR, Atlanta GA, or Phoenix AZ) with same-day dispatch on in-stock orders before 3pm ET. Net 30 / Net 60 terms available for qualified business, government, and education accounts. 30-day Pro Disk Network functional warranty included; free US ground shipping on orders over $150.
The FG-81E is a Fortinet networking devices component with capacity 128 GB. Pro Disk Network sells the FG-81E for $631.31 with same-day US shipping and a 30-day free return guarantee.
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Quick Answer: Is the FG-81E compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every FG-81E against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the FG-81E ship?
If in stock, the FG-81E ships same business day on US orders placed before 2 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
The FG-81E is deployed by US enterprises, MSPs, government, and education customers across multiple infrastructure scenarios. Below are the most common deployment patterns Pro Disk Network sees in real-world orders.
Spine-Leaf Fabric — Top-of-rack 25G/100G aggregation between leaf and spine switches. Match speed and form factor across both endpoints.
Server Uplink — 10G/25G server-to-leaf uplink — pair with matching DAC or AOC at the host NIC to avoid optic mismatch.
DCI (Data Center Interconnect) — Inter-DC routing or aggregation. LR4/LR8 transceivers for 10–80 km, ER4 for 40 km, ZR4 for coherent long-haul.
Campus Distribution — Catalyst-class campus distribution between IDF and MDF closets. PoE+ where wireless APs and IP phones share infrastructure.
New, Bulk, or Refurbished — Choosing Your Tier
Pro Disk Network offers the FG-81E across three procurement tiers. Each tier is fully functional and warranted; the choice comes down to budget, warranty length, and whether the deployment is production-critical or capacity-expansion.
Tier
Discount vs OEM List
Warranty
Best For
New (Sealed OEM)
25–40%
Fortinet manufacturer warranty (1–5 yr)
Production-critical first-tier
New (Bulk OEM)
50–65%
3-year Pro Disk Network warranty
New cluster builds, secondary tier
Refurbished
75–85%
12-month advance replacement
Capacity expansion, lab, dev/test, EOL refresh
Bulk & Volume Pricing for FG-81E
Ships from our Orlando, FL warehouse — same-day US dispatch on orders placed before 2pm ET. Net 30 terms available for verified businesses, government and education.
Volume discounts on the FG-81E are automatic at checkout. Net 30 terms available for verified businesses, government, and education. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com for orders above 100 units.
Quantity
Discount
Unit Price
1
0%
$631.31
5+
4%
$606.06
10+
8%
$580.81
25+
13%
$549.24
50+
18%
$517.67
100+
23%
$486.11
What is the FG-81E?
The FG-81E is a Fortinet enterprise networking device with capacity 128 GB, manufactured by Fortinet. Pro Disk Network ships this part new and certified-refurbished from our US warehouse with same-day dispatch on orders placed before 3 PM ET, backed by a 30-day return guarantee.
Cisco/Aruba/Juniper-compatible transceivers tested in our lab
Same-day US shipping cuts deployment downtime
Cons
Refurbished switches may show minor rack-rail wear
Power supplies sold separately on certain SKUs
Long-haul ZR4/CFP4 modules subject to export-control screening
Frequently Asked Questions about FG-81E
Is the FG-81E a genuine Fortinet part?
Yes. Pro Disk Network sources every FG-81E as factory-original Fortinet inventory verified against the manufacturer parts registry before listing. New units arrive sealed in OEM packaging; refurbished units are pulled from decommissioned Fortinet servers, surface-tested, and re-warranted by Pro Disk Network for 12 months.
Is the FG-81E compatible with my switch?
Pro Disk Network validates every FG-81E against the target switch's published compatibility matrix before shipment. If you let us know your switch model and firmware version, we will confirm fitment and code the module appropriately (Cisco-coded, Juniper-coded, HPE-coded, etc.) at no extra charge.
How fast does the FG-81E ship?
If in stock, the FG-81E ships same business day on US orders placed before 2 pm ET. Most US ZIP codes receive next-business-day or 2-day delivery via FedEx/UPS Ground or Express. Bulk and project orders shipping in pallets are typically dispatched within 24-48 hours.
What is the warranty on the FG-81E?
New FG-81E units carry the full Fortinet manufacturer warranty (typically 1 to 5 years depending on product line). Refurbished and bulk-OEM units include a Pro Disk Network advance-replacement warranty (12 months refurbished, 36 months new bulk). DOA replacement is free within 30 days of receipt.
Do you offer bulk pricing for the FG-81E?
Yes. Pro Disk Network offers automatic volume discounts at 10, 25, 50, and 100+ unit tiers. Net 30 terms are available for verified businesses, government, and education buyers. Email sales@prodisknetwork.com with the quantity and target ship date for a quote within one business day.
Other parts that share the FG series prefix — useful when sourcing matched lots, hot-spare pools, or capacity-tier expansions.
FG-81E-POE — FG-81E-POE - Fortinet 16 x GE RJ45 ports (including 2 x WAN ports, 1 x DMZ port, 1 HA port, 12 x PoE ports). 128GB onboard storage. Max managed FortiAPs (Total/Tunnel) 32/16 — $2,171.05
Pro Disk Network Buyer’s Guide: Networking Devices
Optic Coding, Vendor Lock-In, and Multi-Vendor Compatibility
Networking optics — SFP, SFP+, QSFP+, QSFP28 — are physically interoperable across vendors but logically restricted by firmware coding. The FG-81E is coded for a specific vendor family at our factory step before shipping, which preserves the OEM warranty workflow and allows the optic to be recognised without ‘service unsupported-transceiver’ CLI overrides. Mixing third-party optics with same-vendor optics in the same chassis is safe; mixing across vendor codings sometimes triggers warnings in the switch log.
Bandwidth Sizing for Spine-Leaf, EVPN-VXLAN, and Hyperconverged Storage
For EVPN-VXLAN overlays, the FG-81E carries the underlay tunnels in addition to the workload traffic. Plan for VXLAN encapsulation overhead (50 bytes) plus MTU headroom; set the underlay MTU to 9216 (jumbo frames) and the overlay MTU to 9000. Make sure both the FG-81E and the connected NICs support jumbo frames — some older NICs cap at 9000-byte payloads even when jumbo-enabled.