✔ 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 EX4400
★ 3.4 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: Up to 912 Gbps (bidirectional)
Forwarding Rate: Up to 714 Mpps
Ports (breakdown): 24 or 48 1GbE/Multigigabit ports, 2x 100GbE fixed uplinks, 1x extension module slot (4x10GbE, 4x25GbE, or 1x100GbE)
PoE Budget (if applicable): Up to 2200W (model dependent), supports 90W PoE++
Layer (L2/L3): Layer 2 and Layer 3
Stacking support: Virtual Chassis technology (up to 10 units)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Industry-leading Mist AI integration for simplified operations; support for EVPN-VXLAN at the access layer; robust security with MACsec AES-256 and microsegmentation; high-power PoE++ (90W) for modern IoT devices.
✘ Cons:Significant initial investment cost; requires ongoing software licensing (Standard/Advanced/Premium) for full feature set; complexity of Junos OS may require specialized training.