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.
Est. Price:
$1,130 - $1,504
Compare Against
Fortinet FortiSwitch 648F-FPOE
★ 3.4 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: 720 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: 1071 Mpps
Ports: 32x 2.5G RJ45, 16x 5G RJ45, 8x 25G SFP28
PoE Budget: 1800W (802.3bt PoE++)
Layer: Layer 3
Stacking support: Up to 4 nodes (standalone) / 300 nodes (FortiLink)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Industry-leading 1800W PoE++ budget; High-density multi-gigabit (2.5G/5G) connectivity for Wi-Fi 6E/7; 25G SFP28 uplinks for high-speed backhaul; Deep integration with FortiGate via FortiLink for unified security management.
✘ Cons:Significant initial investment cost; Optimized specifically for the Fortinet ecosystem (some features limited in standalone mode); High power draw and fan noise requires dedicated cooling/rack space.