✔ 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
Aruba (HPE) Aruba CX 6300M Switch
★ 3.4 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: 880 Gbps - 1760 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: 660 Mpps - 1310 Mpps
Ports: 24 or 48 ports (1GbE or Smart Rate 1/2.5/5GbE), 4x 1G/10G/25G/50G SFP56 uplinks
PoE Budget: Up to 2880W (Supports up to 90W per port, IEEE 802.3bt Class 8)
Stacking support: Up to 10 switches per stack via VSF (200-400 Gbps stacking bandwidth)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Modern AOS-CX operating system with built-in Network Analytics Engine (NAE); No additional licensing required for advanced Layer 3 features; High-density 90W PoE support for high-power IoT and Wi-Fi 7; Modular design with hot-swappable power and fans.
✘ Cons:Significant upfront investment compared to entry-level series; Learning curve for administrators moving from legacy AOS-S or Cisco-style CLI; Requires disciplined firmware management due to OS complexity.