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Fortinet FortiSwitch 124G-FPOE
Fortinet FortiSwitch 124G-FPOE
★ 3.3 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 48 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 35.7 Mpps
  • Ports: 24x 1GbE RJ45 PoE + 2x 10GbE SFP+ uplinks
  • PoE Budget: 370W total (15.4W per port)
  • Layer: L2/L3 Managed
  • Stacking Support: Up to 4 units
  • Form Factor: 1U rackmount
  • Max Power Consumption: 120W

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: High-density 24-port PoE with 370W total budget for powering APs and IoT devices; Dual 10GbE SFP+ uplinks provide high-speed backbone connectivity; L3 managed capabilities with VLAN, QoS, and advanced security features; Fortinet ecosystem integration simplifies management with FortiGate firewalls; Compact 1U form factor with rack mounting standard
  • ✘ Cons: Premium pricing relative to entry-level L2 PoE switches; Non-modular design prevents future port expansion; Per-port PoE limit (15.4W) insufficient for high-power devices like PTZ cameras; Stacking limited to 4 units vs. competitors offering 6-8 unit stacks; Advanced management features and support require additional Fortinet licenses; Limited port density growth path
  • Est. Price: $2,500 - $3,500

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