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Primary Device

Fortinet FortiSwitch 124G
Fortinet FortiSwitch 124G
★ 3.7 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 240 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 355 Mpps
  • Ports: 24x 100/1000/2.5G RJ45, 6x 10G SFP+
  • PoE Budget: N/A
  • Layer: L2 with Static Routing
  • Stacking support: Yes (via FortiLink)

Curation Review

  • ✔ 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 QFX5120-48Y
Juniper Networks QFX5120-48Y
★ 3.0 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 4 Tbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 2 Bpps
  • Ports: 48 x 10/25GbE SFP28 and 8 x 40/100GbE QSFP28
  • PoE Budget: N/A
  • Layer: L2/L3
  • Stacking support: Virtual Chassis (up to 2 members), EVPN-VXLAN

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: High density 25GbE/100GbE ports, extremely low latency, full EVPN-VXLAN support, Junos OS reliability and automation features.
  • ✘ Cons: High entry cost, requires advanced licensing for full L3/EVPN functionality, steep learning curve for those unfamiliar with Junos CLI.
  • Est. Price: $12,000 - $16,500

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