✔ Pros:Enterprise-grade management with comprehensive L2/L3 features; Full PoE+ support across all ports enabling flexible endpoint deployment; Stacking capability allows up to 4 units for high availability and simplified management; 10GbE uplinks provide bandwidth for aggregation and data center connectivity
✘ Cons:Higher price point compared to unmanaged alternatives; Requires management expertise for optimal configuration; Power consumption significant with full PoE deployment (requires robust power infrastructure); Limited to 1GbE ports on access layer may become limiting in bandwidth-intensive environments
Est. Price:
$2,800 - $3,600
Compare Against
Fortinet FortiSwitch 124G (FS-124G)
★ 3.2 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: 48 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: 35.7 Mpps
Ports: 24 u00d7 1 Gbps RJ-45 Ethernet
PoE Budget: 192W (optional PoE+ modules)
Layer: L2/L3
Stacking Support: Yes (up to 4 units)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Compact managed switch with low power consumption (~25W idle); Enterprise-grade security integration and FortiOS-like management console; Affordable entry-level option for small-to-medium businesses requiring VLAN, QoS, and static routing
✘ Cons:No 10G uplink ports limiting future scalability; Limited advanced features compared to FortiSwitch 5000 series; PoE budget insufficient for high-density wireless deployments; Requires optional licensing for advanced threat protection features