✔ Pros:Native FortiOS integration enables seamless security policy enforcement at Layer 2; High PoE+ budget (370W) supports dense deployments of high-power IoT/security devices; Stacking capability (4 units) provides modular scalability without major re-architecture; Strong VLAN and traffic segmentation capabilities; Managed switch with CLI/Web UI for granular control; Good price-to-port ratio for enterprise environments
✘ Cons:Lower forwarding rate compared to competitor models (Cisco Catalyst, Arista) limits ultra-high-throughput requirements; Requires Fortinet licensing for advanced features; Limited 10GbE uplink options (only 4 SFP+ ports may bottleneck backbone traffic); No modular line-card support unlike higher-end competitors; Learning curve for users unfamiliar with Fortinet ecosystem; Stacking limited to 4 units (competitors offer larger stacks)
Est. Price:
$2,800 - $3,800
Compare Against
Ubiquiti UniFi Pro Max 24 PoE
★ 5.0 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Device Type: Managed Switch
Switching Capacity: 528 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: 395 Mpps
Ports: 24x 2.5G PoE + 2x 10G SFP+
PoE Budget: 600W
Layer: L3 (Layer 3)
Stacking Support: No
Management: UniFi Network Application
Cooling: Fanless with passive cooling option
Power Consumption: Approx 80-250W (depending on PoE load)
Max PoE Devices: 24
Throughput per 2.5G Port: 2.5 Gbps full duplex
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Excellent 2.5G port density at mid-range price; Fanless design offers silent operation and reliability; 600W PoE budget supports modern high-power devices; Integrated into UniFi ecosystem for centralized management; 10G uplink SFP+ ports for aggregation; Low latency and responsive performance; Energy efficient under typical loads
✘ Cons:Limited to L3 (no advanced routing); No stacking support limits scalability for large deployments; 2.5G ports may not justify cost if 1G sufficient for use case; Passive cooling means outdoor/high-temp deployments not recommended; Limited redundancy/HA features compared to enterprise switches; SFP+ modules sold separately