✔ 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 9200L
★ 3.5 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: Up to 176 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: Up to 261.9 Mpps
Ports: 24 or 48 ports 10/100/1000 (Data or PoE+)
PoE Budget: Up to 1440W
Layer: L2/L3 (Network Essentials/Advantage)
Stacking support: StackWise-80 (up to 80 Gbps bandwidth)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Cost-effective enterprise replacement for Catalyst 2960-X; Supports dual hot-swappable redundant power supplies; Runs modern IOS XE operating system with automation capabilities; Enhanced security features including MACsec-128 encryption.
✘ Cons:Fixed uplink ports cannot be upgraded later; Cooling fans are fixed and not field-replaceable; Lower stacking bandwidth (80 Gbps) compared to standard 9200 models; Lacks StackPower support for sharing power across the stack.