Name: Fortinet FortiSwitch 124G (FS-124G)
Brand: Fortinet

Fortinet FortiSwitch 124G (FS-124G)

★ 3.5 Value Score

Switching Capacity: 240 Gbps (duplex)
Forwarding Rate: 355 Mpps (64-byte)
Ports (breakdown): 24x 2.5GbE RJ45 (2.5G/1G/100M/10M) + 6x 10G SFP+ uplinks (10G/1G SFP+ or SFP); 1x RJ45 console
PoE Budget: None (base model is non-PoE; the FS-124G-FPOE variant has a 780 W budget)
Layer: Layer 2 managed switch, managed by FortiGate via FortiLink (Layer 3 routing not confirmed by sources)
Stacking support: FortiLink-based Auto Inter-Switch Links; not standalone switch stacking
MAC Address Table: 32,000 entries
Memory: 1 GB RAM, 256 MB flash
Cooling: Fanless
Form Factor: 1RU rack-mountable
VLANs: 4,096 (figures vary between sources)

✔ Pros: Multigig 2.5GbE access ports support Wi-Fi 6/6E APs and other 2.5G endpoints above gigabit speeds; 6x 10G SFP+ uplinks provide high-bandwidth aggregation to a FortiGate or core switch; Centralized management, VLAN, and policy control through FortiGate via FortiLink; 240 Gbps switching capacity and 355 Mpps forwarding rate support line-rate access-layer performance; Fanless design in a compact 1RU chassis; Lower price than the FPOE variant when PoE is not needed
✘ Cons: No PoE on the base model, so PoE-dependent devices need the FS-124G-FPOE SKU or external injectors; Requires a FortiGate for full management, making it less useful as a standalone switch; Layer 3 routing is not confirmed, which limits use as a distribution or core switch; Specs come mainly from reseller listings rather than an official Fortinet datasheet, and some figures (such as VLAN count) vary between sources; Pricing varies by reseller and currency, and FortiCare support licenses are priced separately
Est. Price: $1,034 - $1,624

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