✔ 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
Cisco Cisco Catalyst 9300X
★ 3.1 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: Up to 2,000 Gbps (Standalone) / 3,000 Gbps (Stacking)
Forwarding Rate: Up to 1,488 Mpps
Ports: Modular uplinks (100G/40G/25G/10G), Downlinks (10G/25G Fiber or Multigigabit Copper)
PoE Budget: Up to 90W UPOE+ (802.3bt) per port on HX models