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Overview

Fortinet’s convergence of networking and security enables Ethernet to become an extension of the security infrastructure through FortiSwitch and FortiLink. Simple to deploy and manage, FortiSwitch offers many features, including NAC, without additional licensing. Our broad portfolio of secure, simple, and scalable Ethernet switches is ideal for the campus, SD-Branch, and data center.

Fortinet LAN Edge Security

LAN edge equipment from Fortinet converges networking and security into a secure, simple-to-manage architecture with a single focal point for management and configuration. Through Secure Networking, Fortinet enables a secure LAN without the need for costly and complex licensing schemes.

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Flexible Management Options

Fortinet Ethernet switches can be managed standalone or through FortiOS via the FortiLink protocol. Centralized management of FortiOS can be implemented on-premises or in the cloud through FortiGate or FortiManager. This simplifies deployment and provisioning of FortiSwitch with zero-touch auto-discovery, provisioning, and security policy assignment. FortiSwitch can be managed without a FortiGate via FortiSwitch Manager on-premises, and in the cloud via FortiLAN Cloud.

Features and Benefits

Security Fabric Integration

FortiLink extends Security Fabric protection to the Ethernet access layer

Zero-Touch Provisioning

Auto-discovery & configuration of Ethernet ports and security policies

High Scalability

1, 10, 100, & multi-gig Ethernet ports & up to 100 GE uplinks scale from desktop to data center  

Unparalleled Visibility

Single console management of security & network access, including device detection & onboarding

POE and Auto-Provisioning

Power network & IoT devices with next-generation 802.3bt POE & free IoT provisioning with FortiLink NAC

Virtual Stacking

FortiLink enables stacking across IDFs when managed, up to 300 switches, based on FortiGate model

Use Cases

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Campus
Get an intelligent, resilient enterprise switching and wireless campus to support even the most demanding business technology challenges.
Secure SD-Branch
SD-Branch
Converge security, WAN, and LAN with the most secure and manageable remote branch solution in the industry.
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OT
Increase converged IT/OT network security and performance with simple, scalable FortiSwitch and FortiSwitch Rugged.

Case Studies

Grand View University
Grand View University
127-Year-Old University Stays Agile in the Face of Cyber Threats with FortiGuard Security Services
Athens Independent School District
Athens Independent School District
Pioneering Texas School District Improves Its Cybersecurity Posture with the Fortinet Security Fabric
Dave's Hot Chicken
Dave's Hot Chicken
Fortinet Connects and Secures One of America’s Fastest-Growing Restaurants
Southeastern U.S. City
Southeastern U.S. City
U.S. City Secures and Segments Departments and IT-OT Environments with Fortinet

Models and Specifications

FortiSwitches are available in a variety of models to address needs from the access layer to the datacenter. All models can be managed and configured directly from the FortiGate.

For assistance choosing a switch, visit our Product Compare Tool.

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Ports
8 GE RJ45 + 2 SFP
PoE
N/A
Ports
8 GE RJ45 + 2 SFP
PoE
4 port PoE+ with maximum 65 W
Ports
8 GE RJ45 + 2 SFP
PoE
8 port PoE+ with maximum 130 W
Ports
24 GE RJ45 + 4 SFP
PoE
N/A
Ports
24 GE RJ45 + 4 SFP
PoE
12 port PoE+ with maximum 185 W limit
Ports
24 x GE RJ45 ports, 4 x 10GE SFP+
PoE
N/A
Ports
24x GE RJ45 ports, 4 x 10GE SFP+
PoE
12 ports POE+ with Max 185W limit
Ports
24 x GE RJ45 ports, 4 x 10GE SFP+
PoE
24 ports POE+ with Max 370W limit
Ports
24 GE RJ45 + 4 SFP
PoE
24 port PoE+ with maximum 370 W limit
Ports
48 x GE RJ45 ports, 4 x GE SFP
PoE
N/A
Ports
48 x GE RJ45 ports, 4 x GE SFP
PoE
24 ports POE with max 370W POE limit
Ports
48 x GE RJ45 ports, 4 x 10GE SFP+
PoE
NA
Ports
48 x GE RJ45 ports, 4 x 10GE SFP+
PoE
24 ports POE+ with Max 370W limit
Ports
48 x GE RJ45 ports, 4 x 10GE SFP+
PoE
48 ports POE+ with Max 740W limit
Ports
8xGE RJ45 + 2 SFP ports
PoE
NA
Ports
8xGE RJ45 + 2 SFP ports
PoE
4 port PoE+ with maximum 65 W
Ports
8xGE RJ45 + 2 SFP ports
PoE
8 port PoE+ with maximum 130 W
Ports
24 GE RJ45 + 4 SFP
PoE
24 port PoE+ with maximum 370 W limit
Ports
48 GE RJ45 + 4 SFP
PoE
N/A
Ports
24 GE RJ45 + 4 SFP ports
PoE
N/A
Ports
24 GE RJ45 + 4 SFP ports
PoE
12 port PoE+ with maximum 180 W limit
Ports
48 GE RJ45 + 4 SFP ports
PoE
24 port PoE+ with maximum 370 W limit
Ports
48 GE RJ45 + 4 SFP ports
PoE
48 port PoE+ with maximum 740 W limit
Ports
24 x GE SFP ports, 4 x 10 GE SFP+ uplinks
PoE
N/A
Ports
1GbE 24 port 4X 10GbE
PoE
N/A
Ports
1GbE 24 port 4X 10GbE
PoE
250 W POE 421 FPOE
Ports
1GbE 24 port 4X 10GbE
PoE
421 W POE 421 FPOE
Ports
16 x GE RJ45 ports, 8 x MGIG 2.5 GE UPOE (60W) ports, 2 X MGiG 5GE ports, 4X 10GE SFP+
PoE
Full POE 8 Port UPOE
Ports
1GbE 48 port 4X 10GbE
POE
N/A
Ports
1GbE 48 port 4X 10GbE
PoE
421 W POE 421 FPOE
Ports
1GbE 48 port 4X 10GbE
PoE
772W POE 421 FPOE
Ports
24 GE RJ45, 4x 10 GE SFP+ and 2x 40 GE QSFP+
PoE
N/A
Ports
24 GE RJ45, 4x 10 GE SFP+, 2x 40 GE QSFP+
PoE
24 port PoE+ with maximum 400 W limit
Ports
48 GE RJ45, 4x 10 GE SFP+ and 2x 40 GE QSFP+
PoE
N/A
Ports
48 GE RJ45, 4x 10 GE SFP+ and 2x 40 GE QSFP+
PoE
48 port PoE+ with maximum 750 W limit

With 10 or 40 Gigabit Ethernet access ports and a high throughput backbone, FortiSwitch Data Center Switches are ideal for top-of-rack server or firewall-aggregation applications. These high-speed switches are also well suited for enterprise network core or backbone network installations.

 

Ports
24 x GE/MGIG/10GE SFP/SFP+ slots and 2 x 100GE QSFP28
Ports
24 x GE/MGIG/10GE capable fixed copper ports and 2 x 100GE QSFP28
Ports
48x GE/10 GE SFP/SFP+ slots and 6x 40 GE QSFP+ or 4x 100 GE QSFP28
Ports
32x 100 GE QSFP28

FortiSwitch Rugged switches deliver all of the performance and security of the trusted. FortiSwitch secure, simple, scalable Ethernet solution, but with added reinforcement that makes them ideal for deployments in challenging environments.   

Ports
8x GE RJ45 PoE+, 4x GE SFP slots

FortiLAN Cloud centralizes the lifecycle management of stand-alone FortiSwitch Ethernet switches and FortiAP wireless access points with a simple, intuitive, and easy-to-use cloud interface—accessible from anywhere.

FortiLAN Cloud product.

FortiCare Support & Professional Services

Fortinet is dedicated to helping our customers succeed, and every year FortiCare services help thousands of organizations get the most from their investments in Fortinet's products and services. To achieve this, FortiCare follows the life-cycle approach and provides unique services to help our customers in their success journeys.

Technical Support Services

Technical Support Services

Various per-device options are available for efficient operations. FortiCare Elite option provides a 15-minute response time for critical products.

Advanced Support

Advanced Support

Various per-account white glove services are available to reduce disruption and increase productivity with operational reviews by designated experts.

Professional Services

Professional Services

Our multi-vendor experts can design and deploy a complete best practice-based solution to help you meet your network or security objectives and adopt new capabilities.

RMA

RMA

Premium RMA options are available across the product family for expedited replacement of defective hardware to meet your availability objectives.

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Ecosystem

Training & Certifications

NSE 3
These lessons provide knowledge about the Fortinet Security-Driven Networking products and explain how they protect data, applications, and workflows along the entire data path through the implementation of a single, integrated Security Fabric, ensuring that the secure handoff of data and workflows between network domains is seamless
NSE 6
In this interactive course, you will learn how to deploy, provision, and manage a FortiSwitch with FortiGate using FortiLink. This course also covers the deployment and troubleshooting of Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, as well as the most common FortiSwitch stack topologies, including those that leverage multichassis link aggregation group (MCLAG) for redundancy and higher performance.
NSE 7
In this three-day course, you will learn how FortiGate, FortiAP, FortiSwitch, and FortiAuthenticator enable secure connectivity over wired and wireless networks. You will also learn how to provision, administer, and monitor FortiAP and FortiSwitch devices using FortiManager.

Free Product Demo

This full working demo lets you to explore the easy-to-use FortiSwitch GUI. From the interface dashboard, you will see a high-level overview of the switch, including system information and resource utilization. The switch port interface gives you a graphical representation of the switch, enabling you to view and manage the administrative and link status of each port, as well as configure features such as Spanning Tree Protocol.

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