✔ 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 1048G
★ 3.3 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: 2160 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: 2000 Mpps
Ports (breakdown): 48 x 1/10 GE SFP/SFP+, 6 x 40/100 GE QSFP28/QSFP+
PoE Budget: N/A
Layer (L2/L3): Layer 2/3
Stacking support: MCLAG and FortiLink logical stacking
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Massive 2.16 Tbps capacity; Seamless Fortinet Security Fabric integration; MACsec hardware encryption on all ports; Ultra-low sub-microsecond latency.
✘ Cons:High capital expenditure; Lack of port breakout support (no 4x25G) compared to predecessor; Large physical depth; High noise level (71 dBA) unsuitable for office environments.