✔ 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
Cisco Catalyst 9300
★ 3.2 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: 208 Gbps - 1000 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: 154 Mpps - 1488 Mpps
Ports: 24 or 48 ports (1G/Multigig) with Modular Uplinks (10G/25G/40G/100G)
PoE Budget: Up to 90W UPOE+ per port; max 2880W per stack
Layer: Layer 2 and Layer 3
Stacking support: StackWise-480 and StackPower
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Industry-leading stacking bandwidth (up to 1 Tbps); High-density 90W PoE support for Wi-Fi 6/7; Advanced StackPower for power redundancy; Supports containerized app hosting (e.g., ThousandEyes).
✘ Cons:Significant total cost of ownership including mandatory Cisco DNA subscription licenses; High configuration complexity; Requires Cisco DNA Center for advanced automation and analytics.