✔ 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 6300
★ 3.4 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: 880 Gbps - 1.76 Tbps
Forwarding Rate: 660 - 1,310 MPPS
Ports: 24 or 48 ports (1GbE, 1/2.5/5GbE Smart Rate, or 10GbE SFP+); Uplinks up to 100GbE
PoE Budget: Up to 2880W (Supports up to 90W Class 8 per port)
Stacking support: Aruba VSF (Up to 10 switches per stack)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:No subscription or licensing fees for core features like NAE; Built-in Network Analytics Engine (NAE) for real-time visibility; Flexible stacking using standard ports; Support for high-power 90W PoE for modern IoT devices.
✘ Cons:Significant learning curve when transitioning from legacy ArubaOS-Switch (ProCurve); Web interface lacks some advanced configuration options found in CLI; Ecosystem is slightly smaller compared to industry leaders like Cisco.