PoE Budget: Up to 1440W (PoE+ and Class 6 PoE models)
Layer: Layer 3 (Static, OSPF)
Stacking support: VSF (Virtual Switching Framework) up to 8 switches
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Powered by AOS-CX for advanced automation and analytics; Built-in Network Analytics Engine (NAE); Supports Dynamic Segmentation for automated security policy enforcement.
✘ Cons:No Multi-Gigabit (Smart Rate) port options in this series; Limited to 10G uplinks; Routing features are less comprehensive than the CX 6300 series.
Est. Price:
$1,100 - $5,000
Compare Against
Fortinet FortiSwitch 124G (FS-124G)
★ 3.7 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: 240 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: 355 Mpps
Ports: 24 x 100/1000/2500 Mbps RJ45, 6 x 10 Gbps SFP+
PoE Budget: 0W (Non-PoE)
Layer: Layer 2 with Static Routing
Stacking support: FortiLink (Management Stacking)
Form Factor: 1 RU, Fanless
Curation Review
✔ Pros:High-speed 2.5G multi-gigabit ports ideal for Wi-Fi 6/7 access points; generous 6x 10G SFP+ uplinks for high backhaul capacity; fanless design ensures completely silent operation; seamless integration with FortiGate firewalls via FortiLink for centralized security management.
✘ Cons:Lacks Power over Ethernet (PoE) support, requiring injectors or a separate power source for connected devices; fanless design leads to high operating temperatures (often exceeding 50°C); limited Layer 3 features compared to enterprise core switches.