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Primary Device

Fortinet FortiSwitch 124G
Fortinet FortiSwitch 124G
★ 3.7 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 240 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 355 Mpps
  • Ports: 24x 100/1000/2.5G RJ45, 6x 10G SFP+
  • PoE Budget: N/A
  • Layer: L2 with Static Routing
  • Stacking support: Yes (via FortiLink)

Curation Review

  • ✔ 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 QFX5230-64CD
Juniper Networks QFX5230-64CD
★ 3.1 Value Score

Technical Specifications

  • Switching Capacity: 51.2 Tbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 10.53 Bpps
  • Ports: 64 x 400GbE QSFP56-DD
  • PoE Budget: N/A
  • Layer: L3
  • Stacking support: No (Supports EVPN-VXLAN / IP Fabric)

Curation Review

  • ✔ Pros: Massive 51.2 Tbps bidirectional throughput; High-density 400GbE port configuration (64 ports); Optimized for AI/ML workloads and hyperscale fabrics; Ultra-low 600ns latency.
  • ✘ Cons: Extremely high acquisition and licensing costs; High power consumption and cooling requirements; Steep learning curve for Junos OS Evolved management.
  • Est. Price: $55,000 - $170,000

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