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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

Ubiquiti UniFi Pro Max 48 PoE
Ubiquiti UniFi Pro Max 48 PoE
★ 3.6 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 224 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 167 Mpps
  • Ports: 32 x 1GbE RJ45 (24 PoE+, 8 PoE++), 16 x 2.5GbE RJ45 (8 PoE+, 8 PoE++), 4 x 10G SFP+
  • PoE Budget: 720W
  • Layer: Layer 3
  • Stacking support: No (Virtual stacking via UniFi Network)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Includes 16 multi-gigabit (2.5 GbE) ports for modern high-speed devices; Generous 720W PoE budget with PoE++ support on 16 ports; Innovative Etherlighting for visual port management; Layer 3 switching capabilities.
  • ✘ Cons: Higher price point compared to standard Pro models; Etherlighting features require specific cables for optimal effect; Deep 400mm chassis may require full-size racks; Fully dependent on the UniFi ecosystem for management.
  • Est. Price: $1,299 - $1,500

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