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Primary Device

Fortinet FortiSwitch 124G
Fortinet FortiSwitch 124G
★ 3.7 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 240 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 355 Mpps
  • Ports: 24x 100/1000/2.5G RJ45, 6x 10G SFP+
  • PoE Budget: N/A
  • Layer: L2 with Static Routing
  • Stacking support: Yes (via FortiLink)

Curation Review

  • ✔ 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 QFX5220-32CD
Juniper Networks QFX5220-32CD
★ 3.2 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 25.6 Tbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 8 Bpps
  • Ports: 32 x 400GbE (QSFP56-DD)
  • PoE Budget: N/A
  • Layer: L3
  • Stacking support: No (Uses EVPN-VXLAN for fabric scaling)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Industry-leading 400GbE density and 25.6 Tbps throughput; Junos OS Evolved offers a modern, Linux-based modular architecture; Comprehensive automation support via Python, Ansible, and Terraform; Reliable configuration management with commit/rollback features.
  • ✘ Cons: Extremely high entry cost unsuitable for smaller enterprises; Steep learning curve for engineers unfamiliar with Junos CLI; Lacks traditional Virtual Chassis (stacking) support; Significant power and cooling requirements due to high port density.
  • Est. Price: $25,000 - $80,000

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