✔ Pros:Features 12x 2.5G Multi-Gigabit ports to support Wi-Fi 7 access points; Upgraded to 6x 10G SFP+ uplinks for better stacking and backbone throughput; Native integration with Fortinet Security Fabric via FortiLink; High performance with 392 Mpps forwarding rate.
✘ Cons:Only 12 of the 48 access ports support 2.5G speeds; Advanced security and management features require a FortiGate firewall; Higher power draw and price for the Full PoE (FPOE) variant.
✔ Pros:High-performance 2.5GbE ports ideal for WiFi 6/6E access points; Dual 10G SFP+ uplinks for high-speed core connectivity; Substantial 400W total PoE budget; Includes Layer 3 routing features; 1.3-inch touchscreen for real-time monitoring and AR management.
✘ Cons:Significant price premium over standard 24-port models; Only half of the RJ45 ports support 2.5GbE speeds; Lacks 802.3bt (PoE++) support for high-power devices; Can be louder than fanless alternatives under heavy PoE loads.