✔ 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.
Stacking support: No physical stacking (supports FortiLink virtual stacking)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:High 780W PoE budget with PoE++ (90W) support on 8 ports; Multi-gigabit 2.5G ports ideal for Wi-Fi 6/7 access points; 10G SFP+ uplinks for high-speed backhaul; Seamless integration into the Fortinet Security Fabric via FortiLink.
✘ Cons:No support for physical hardware stacking or MCLAG; Lack of cross-switch LAG limits redundancy options for downstream devices; Management experience is significantly better when paired with a FortiGate than in standalone mode.