Rackmount.IT FortiRack RM-FR-T21 - 1U Rack Kit for FortiGate 50G / 40F Series
FortiGate 50G / 40F1U 19-inchFront keystonesVelcro cable management
The Rackmount.IT RM-FR-T21 is a 19-inch rack mount kit that lets you install a desktop Fortinet FortiGate 50G or 40F series in a standard rack, with the appliance ports brought to keystones on the front panel. It is built for IT teams and MSPs who want the firewall to sit neatly in the comms cabinet instead of on a shelf or on top of other equipment.
Rackmount.IT designs each kit around one specific appliance family, so the tray, cut-outs and cable routing match the exact chassis. The kit is 1U high, 44 x 483 x 217 mm, finished in Signal White (RAL 9003), and Rackmount.IT quotes an assembly time of under three minutes. The Fortinet appliance itself is not included.
Before you order: Designed for the FortiGate 50G series (including 51G, 50G-5G, 50G-DSL and 50G-SFP variants) and the 40F series. FortiWiFi models fit physically, but the kit has no WiFi antenna provision.
What's in the Box
- 1 x FortiRack 1U tray with front-panel keystones
- 6 x Ethernet cables
- 1 x USB cable
- 2 x screws to fix the appliance
- 2 x Velcro straps
- 3 x zip ties
- Not included: the Fortinet appliance, its power supply, and rack screws or cage nuts for fixing the kit to your rack (use the ones supplied with your cabinet)
What It Means in Practice
- The FortiGate ports are connected to keystones on the front panel, so patching is done from the front of the rack.
- If you use the DSL version, the SFP keystone can be swapped for an RJ45 keystone and connected with the supplied cable.
- The appliance is fixed with two screws after removing its rubber feet, and the cables are bundled with Velcro straps.
- The firewall occupies a single rack unit next to your switch.
What Will Not Work
- FortiWiFi models: they fit, but there is no provision for the WiFi antennas.
- FortiGate 60F/70F/70G, 80F, 90G or Rugged 60F - these use other Rackmount.IT kits.
- Fibre patch cables for SFP connections are not included.
- It does not add ports - the keystones only extend the ports your FortiGate already has.
Key Features
Front keystones
Appliance ports extended to the front panel with the supplied Ethernet and USB cables.
DSL-ready
The SFP keystone can be replaced with an RJ45 keystone for DSL versions.
Tidy cabling
Two Velcro straps keep the short cables bundled inside the tray.
1U footprint
A small desktop firewall held securely in one rack unit.
Technical Specifications
| Identification |
| Part Number |
RM-FR-T21 |
| EAN/GTIN |
8720297441172 |
| MPN |
RM-FR-T21 |
| Brand |
Rackmount.IT |
| Product Line |
FortiRack |
| Compatibility |
| Designed For |
FortiGate 50G series (FG-50G, 50G-5G, 50G-DSL, 50G-SFP, 50G-SFP-POE, 51G, 51G-5G, 51G-SFP-POE), FortiGate 40F series; FortiWiFi versions fit without antenna provision |
| Appliance Vendor |
Fortinet |
| Physical |
| Form Factor |
19-inch rack mount kit |
| Height |
1U |
| Dimensions (H x W x D) |
44 x 483 x 217 mm |
| Colour |
Signal White (RAL 9003) |
| Installation |
| Mounting |
Rubber feet removed, appliance fixed with 2 screws |
| Front ports |
Keystones with 6 Ethernet cables and 1 USB cable |
| DSL |
SFP keystone replaceable with RJ45 keystone |
| Cable Management |
2 Velcro straps, 3 zip ties |
| WiFi models |
No WiFi antenna support |
| Warranty |
| Warranty |
1-Year Warranty (Singular) |
| Manufacturer Term |
Manufacturer warranty term not published by Rackmount.IT - claims handled through Singular |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does it fit both the FortiGate 50G and the older 40F?
Yes. Rackmount.IT lists the 50G series and the 40F series as supported models for this kit.
I have a FortiWiFi 50G - will it work?
It fits physically, but the kit has no provision for the WiFi antennas, so wireless performance inside a closed rack may suffer.
Can I use the DSL port from the front?
Yes. For DSL versions, replace the SFP keystone with an RJ45 keystone and connect it with the supplied cable.
How deep does my rack or wall cabinet need to be?
The kit itself is 217 mm deep, so it also fits shallow wall-mount cabinets. Leave a little extra room behind it for the mains cable of the power supply.
Singular Expert Insight · Buyer's Guide
The RM-FR-T21 gives the small FortiGate 50G and 40F a proper place in the rack, with the ports on the front where you actually patch them. It is the right kit for branch-office cabinets where the firewall sits next to a small switch. Browse our
firewalls if you are choosing the appliance too.
✓ Buy it if you run a FortiGate 50G or 40F series appliance and want front-facing ports in a 19-inch rack.
✕ Skip it if you rely on a FortiWiFi with antennas, or you have a 60F/70F/80F/90G.
→ Also consider Rackmount.IT RM-FR-T10 for FortiGate 60F/70F/70G.
Not sure which kit fits? Send us the exact model on the label of your Fortinet appliance and we will confirm the right Rackmount.IT kit before you order.