✔ 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
★ 3.4 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: Up to 176 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: Up to 98.6 Mpps
Ports: 12, 24, or 48x 10/100/1000Base-T ports, plus 2-4x 1/10GbE SFP+ uplinks
PoE Budget: Up to 740W Class 4 PoE+
Layer: Layer 2 (with Static Routing support)
Stacking: VSF Stacking (up to 6 members)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Runs modern AOS-CX operating system; Built-in 10GbE SFP+ uplinks; No software licensing required; Fanless 12-port model available for quiet environments.
✘ Cons:Limited Layer 3 capabilities (no OSPF/BGP); Lacks a dedicated out-of-band management port; Fixed internal power supplies with no redundancy options.