Sustain critical branch workloads with a firewall built for real edge traffic. FortiGate-80F combines 8 GE RJ45 ports with 2 RJ45/SFP shared media WAN ports, giving you flexible uplink options for primary and backup connectivity in a compact appliance. It is a strong fit for organizations that need consistent policy enforcement at the branch without moving to a larger chassis or paying for capacity they will not use. As part of the FortiGate family, the 80F is designed for security teams that want centralized policy control, dependable throughput, and a clean deployment footprint. It is well suited for retail locations, remote offices, and distributed sites where uptime, segmentation, and controlled internet access matter more than raw port density. The shared WAN design helps simplify edge design when you need to mix copper and fiber connectivity. For teams standardizing on Fortinet, the 80F offers a practical balance of size, interface flexibility, and enterprise firewall control. It is the kind of appliance that fits where rack space is tight, but security requirements are not. That makes it a smart choice when you need to protect a site properly the first time, rather than replacing an undersized firewall later.