✔ 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
Juniper Networks EX4100
★ 3.3 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: Up to 376 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: Up to 357 Mpps
Ports: 24 or 48 x 1GbE/Multi-gigabit RJ-45, 4 x 1/10GbE SFP+ Uplinks, 4 x 10/25GbE SFP28 Stacking/Uplinks
PoE Budget: Up to 1440W (Supports PoE+ 30W and PoE++ 90W)
Layer: Layer 3
Stacking support: Virtual Chassis (Up to 10 switches)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Mist AI integration for automated onboarding and troubleshooting; support for 90W PoE++ and 25GbE stacking; high availability with redundant power supplies and fans.
✘ Cons:Higher entry price compared to the EX2300 series; audible fan noise (not ideal for office desks); feature set like EVPN-VXLAN may be complex for simple deployments.