✔ 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
★ 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.