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
★ 3.4 Value Score
Technical Specifications
Switching Capacity: 720 Gbps
Forwarding Rate: 1,071 Mpps
Ports: 32 x 1/2.5G RJ45, 16 x 1/2.5/5G RJ45, 8 x 10/25G SFP28
PoE Budget: Up to 1,800W (FPOE model)
Layer: Layer 2 / Layer 3
Stacking support: Yes (FortiLink and Virtual Stacking)
Form Factor: 1 RU Rack-mountable
Curation Review
✔ Pros:High-density multi-gigabit (2.5G/5G) ports, 25G SFP28 uplinks for massive backbone capacity, seamless integration with FortiGate via FortiLink, MACsec hardware encryption, and sub-1 microsecond latency.
✘ Cons:No PoE support on this specific model, premium price point, and management features are best utilized within the Fortinet security fabric ecosystem.