✔ 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 6100 Switch
★ 3.5 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: Up to 176 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: Up to 98.6 Mpps
Ports: 12, 24, or 48 x 10/100/1000Base-T; 4 x 1/10G SFP+ (12-port has 2 x 1/10G SFP+ and 2 x 1G SFP)
PoE Budget: Up to 740W Class 4 PoE (30W per port)
Layer: Layer 2 with Static Routing
Stacking: VSF (Virtual Switching Framework) up to 8 members
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Built-in 10GbE uplinks included at no extra cost; No software licensing fees for advanced features; Consistent AOS-CX operating system across the portfolio; Fanless 12-port model for silent operation; Limited Lifetime Warranty.
✘ Cons:Supports only Static Routing (lacks OSPF, BGP, or other dynamic protocols); No support for redundant power supplies or modular fans; Management plane (CLI/GUI) can be slower than older Aruba series; Price premium compared to the CX 6000 series.