PoE Budget: 370W Class 4 (24G and 48G 370W SKUs); 740W Class 4 (48-port 6200F PoE SKU); up to 1440W Class 6 (60W per port) on 6200M PoE SKUs. Varies by SKU
Stacking support: Yes, VSF virtual stacking up to 8 members (single logical device); VSX redundancy also supported
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✔ Pros:Fixed-port, Layer 2/3 managed access switch in a compact 1U form factor; Wide range of PoE and non-PoE SKUs (370W, 740W, and 1440W class 6 PoE options) for IP phones, cameras, and APs; VSF stacking of up to 8 members simplifies management as one logical device; Full Aruba CX OS features with REST API, network analytics, and automation support via Aruba Central; Solid mid-range pricing compared with enterprise-class core switches; 10GbE SFP+ uplinks support aggregation and campus backbone links
✘ Cons:Model and SKU naming (6200F vs 6200M, 24G vs 48G, PoE vs non-PoE) is confusing and specs differ significantly between variants; Public spec sources conflict on some figures (for example, 6200F throughput and uplink types), so exact datasheet values should be verified per SKU; Dynamic routing and advanced L3 features require additional licensing; Power budget is limited on 370W and 740W SKUs, so high-draw PoE devices may not all be supported at full load; Pricing is in USD only for 6200F SKUs. European 6200M pricing was found only in EUR and GBP, and no official HPE list price was confirmed
Packet Buffer: 2 MB (reseller listing, unverified against Fortinet datasheet)
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✔ Pros:Fanless 1RU design suits quiet office and rack deployments; 24 GbE access ports plus 4x 10GbE SFP+ uplinks in one compact chassis; 128 Gbps switching capacity and 190 Mpps forwarding rate; Managed centrally through FortiGate/FortiLink; Lower entry price than many enterprise L2 switches
✘ Cons:Layer 2 only with no confirmed L3 routing; Base model has no PoE; Full management features depend on a FortiGate deployment; Stacking limits and buffer size not confirmed against the official Fortinet datasheet; Street prices vary widely by seller and region