✔ 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 Pro Max Aggregation (USW-Pro-Max-Aggregation)
★ 5.0 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: 760 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: 565.44 Mpps
Ports: (28) 10G SFP+, (4) 25G SFP28
PoE Budget: N/A
Layer: L3
Stacking support: No (Hardware Stacking)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Features Etherlighting™ for visual port/VLAN management, 25G SFP28 uplinks for high-speed backbone, Full Layer 3 switching capabilities, Fanless silent operation.
✘ Cons:Higher price premium for Etherlighting compared to Pro Aggregation, requires expensive SFP+ or SFP28 transceivers, no dedicated hardware stacking ports.