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.
Est. Price:
$3,500 - $15,000
Compare Against
Fortinet FortiSwitch 124G (FS-124G)
★ 3.7 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: 240 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: 355 Mpps
Ports: 24 x 100/1000/2500 Mbps RJ45, 6 x 10 Gbps SFP+
PoE Budget: 0W (Non-PoE)
Layer: Layer 2 with Static Routing
Stacking support: FortiLink (Management Stacking)
Form Factor: 1 RU, Fanless
Curation Review
✔ Pros:High-speed 2.5G multi-gigabit ports ideal for Wi-Fi 6/7 access points; generous 6x 10G SFP+ uplinks for high backhaul capacity; fanless design ensures completely silent operation; seamless integration with FortiGate firewalls via FortiLink for centralized security management.
✘ Cons:Lacks Power over Ethernet (PoE) support, requiring injectors or a separate power source for connected devices; fanless design leads to high operating temperatures (often exceeding 50°C); limited Layer 3 features compared to enterprise core switches.