✔ 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
Fortinet FortiSwitch 148G
★ 3.6 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: 360 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: 267.8 Mpps
Ports: 48x 2.5G RJ45, 6x 10G SFP+
PoE Budget: 780W (FPOE model)
Layer: L2/L3
Stacking support: FortiLink (Virtual Stacking)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Features 12x 2.5G Multi-Gigabit ports to support Wi-Fi 7 access points; Upgraded to 6x 10G SFP+ uplinks for better stacking and backbone throughput; Native integration with Fortinet Security Fabric via FortiLink; High performance with 392 Mpps forwarding rate.
✘ Cons:Only 12 of the 48 access ports support 2.5G speeds; Advanced security and management features require a FortiGate firewall; Higher power draw and price for the Full PoE (FPOE) variant.