Stacking support: No (Redundant Power via USP-RPS)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:High-speed 2.5G connectivity ideal for Wi-Fi 6/6E/7 access points; Dual 10G SFP+ uplinks prevent core network bottlenecks; Integrated Layer 3 routing features for improved network efficiency; 1.3 inch LCM color touchscreen with AR port management
✘ Cons:Lacks PoE++ (802.3bt) support for high-power devices; Only half of the RJ45 ports (12/24) support 2.5G speeds; Active cooling fans may be audible in silent office environments; Higher price point compared to standard Gigabit PoE switches
Est. Price:
$799 - $849
Compare Against
Fortinet FortiSwitch 648F-FPOE
★ 3.4 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: 720 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: 1071 Mpps
Ports: 32x 2.5G RJ45, 16x 5G RJ45, 8x 25G SFP28
PoE Budget: 1800W (802.3bt PoE++)
Layer: Layer 3
Stacking support: Up to 4 nodes (standalone) / 300 nodes (FortiLink)
Curation Review
✔ Pros:Industry-leading 1800W PoE++ budget; High-density multi-gigabit (2.5G/5G) connectivity for Wi-Fi 6E/7; 25G SFP28 uplinks for high-speed backhaul; Deep integration with FortiGate via FortiLink for unified security management.
✘ Cons:Significant initial investment cost; Optimized specifically for the Fortinet ecosystem (some features limited in standalone mode); High power draw and fan noise requires dedicated cooling/rack space.