✔ 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
Fortinet FortiSwitch 648F
★ 3.4 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: 720 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: 1,071 Mpps
Ports: 32 x 1/2.5G RJ45, 16 x 1/2.5/5G RJ45, 8 x 10/25G SFP28
PoE Budget: Up to 1,800W (FPOE model)
Layer: Layer 2 / Layer 3
Stacking support: Yes (FortiLink and Virtual Stacking)
Form Factor: 1 RU Rack-mountable
Curation Review
✔ Pros:High-density multi-gigabit (2.5G/5G) ports, 25G SFP28 uplinks for massive backbone capacity, seamless integration with FortiGate via FortiLink, MACsec hardware encryption, and sub-1 microsecond latency.
✘ Cons:No PoE support on this specific model, premium price point, and management features are best utilized within the Fortinet security fabric ecosystem.