✔ 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
Juniper Networks EX4400-48P
★ 3.4 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: 696 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: 517 Mpps
Ports: 48 x 10/100/1000BASE-T PoE++, 2 x 100GbE QSFP28, 1 x Extension Slot
PoE Budget: Up to 2200W (90W PoE++ per port)
Layer: Layer 3
Stacking support: Virtual Chassis (up to 10 switches)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Integrated Mist AI for automated operations and troubleshooting; High-power PoE++ (90W) support for Wi-Fi 6E/7 and IoT; Robust EVPN-VXLAN capabilities for modern campus fabrics; High-speed 100GbE stacking and uplinks.
✘ Cons:High initial cost and ongoing subscription fees for AI features; Junos OS has a steeper learning curve compared to some competitors; Enterprise-grade fan noise is unsuitable for quiet office environments.