Notes: Price range reflects SHI and SHI Direct USD selling prices ($1,255u2013$1,256) up to listed MSRP ($1,705). Specs are from reseller pages and a Fortinet family datasheet; a 128 Gbps capacity figure on one reseller listing for the FPOE model conflicts with 240 Gbps and was not used.
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Multigig 2.5GbE access ports allow Wi-Fi 6/6E APs and other 2.5G endpoints to run above gigabit speeds; 6x 10G SFP+ uplinks provide high-bandwidth aggregation to a FortiGate or core switch; Managed by FortiGate via FortiLink, giving centralized policy, VLAN, and security configuration; FortiLink Stacking (Auto Inter-Switch Links) simplifies multi-switch deployments; 240 Gbps switching capacity and 355 Mpps forwarding support line-rate performance for access layers; Fanless-class access switch design in a compact 1RU form factor; Lower price than the PoE variant when PoE is not needed
✘ Cons:No PoE on the base model, so PoE-dependent devices such as cameras, phones, and APs need the separate FPOE SKU or external injectors; Requires a FortiGate for full management, so it is less useful as a standalone switch; Lacks Layer 3 routing features in most listings, limiting use as a distribution or core switch; Specs are mostly from reseller listings rather than a standalone official Fortinet datasheet, and some figures (such as VLAN count) vary between sources; Price varies by reseller and currency, and support licenses such as FortiCare are priced separately
Est. Price:
$1,255 - $1,705
Compare Against
Ubiquiti Pro Max Aggregation (USW-Pro-Max-Aggregation)
★ 5.0 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: 760 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: 565 Mpps
Ports: 28 x 10G SFP+ (10G/1G) + 4 x 25G SFP28 (25G/10G/1G)
PoE Budget: N/A (non-PoE switch)
Layer: L3 (Layer 2 features also supported)
Stacking: Not listed
Non-blocking Throughput: 380 Gbps
Max Power Consumption: 100 W
Power Input: Universal AC 100-240 V; DC input for RPS backup
Form Factor: 1U rack-mount (442 x 325 x 44 mm)
Weight: 4.6 kg without brackets
Curation Review
✔ Pros:760 Gbps switching capacity and 565 Mpps forwarding rate for aggregation duty; 28 x 10G SFP+ plus 4 x 25G SFP28 uplink ports; Layer 3 switching with Layer 2 features; DC input for redundant power backup; compact 1U rack form factor
✘ Cons:No PoE, so it can't power APs or cameras directly; no stacking listed; not in stock on Ubiquiti's US store (marked 'No restock date yet'); 100 W power draw is high for a non-PoE 1U switch; price is above many 10G-only alternatives