✔ Pros:Full 2.5G multi-gigabit support on all 24 access ports; robust 60Gbps uplink capacity via 6x 10G SFP+ ports; fanless design for silent operation; native FortiLink integration for centralized management via FortiGate.
✘ Cons:Non-PoE model (requires FPOE variant for power); advanced L3 features like OSPF/BGP require a separate license; lacks hardware-based MC-LAG support found in higher-tier models.
Est. Price:
$1,130 - $1,504
Compare Against
Juniper Networks EX4100-48P
★ 3.3 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: 376 Gbps (Full Duplex)
Forwarding Rate: 279 Mpps
Ports: 48 x 1GbE RJ-45 PoE+, 4 x 1/10GbE SFP+ uplinks, 4 x 10/25GbE SFP28 stacking/uplinks
PoE Budget: 740W (Single PSU) / 1440W (Dual PSU)
Layer: Layer 2/Layer 3 (supports EVPN-VXLAN)
Stacking support: Juniper Virtual Chassis (up to 10 members)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Mist AI integration for simplified operations and troubleshooting; High PoE budget with support for Fast and Perpetual PoE; Future-proof with 25GbE stacking and EVPN-VXLAN; Robust security with MACsec AES256.
✘ Cons:Higher price point than entry-level enterprise switches; Virtual Chassis ports are dedicated by default and require configuration to use as standard uplinks; Full AI features require additional Mist licensing.