FS-424E-FPOE

Fortinet FortiSwitch 424E-FPOE

Description

The Fortinet FortiSwitch 424E-FPOE is a high-performance Layer 2/3 PoE+ Ethernet switch designed for secure, scalable network deployments. Featuring 24 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports, 4 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ uplinks, and an automatic maximum 421W POE output limit, tailored for high-demand POE deployments.

Key Features

1. PoE+ Support
   • 24 × GE RJ45 ports with Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) capability.
   • Delivers up to 421W of total PoE power for high-demand devices like IP cameras, phones, and access points.
2. High-Speed Uplinks: 4 × 10 GE SFP+ uplink ports for fast backbone connectivity and network aggregation
3. Intelligent PoE Management: Automatic power optimization ensures efficient and safe power distribution across connected devices.
4. FortiGate Integration via FortiLink
   • Seamless integration with FortiGate firewalls using FortiLink protocol.
   • Enables centralized management, policy enforcement, and visibility through a single interface.
5. Layer 2/3 Switching: Supports both Layer 2 and Layer 3 switching for flexible network design and routing capabilities.
6. Form Factor: 1RU rack-mountable
7.  Scalable for Enterprise Use
   • Ideal for SD-Branch deployments, desktop access, and data center aggregation.
   • Designed to support complex network growth and secure access needs

Power

• PoE+ Support: Delivers up to 421W of PoE+ power across 24 GE RJ45 ports, ideal for powering high-energy devices like IP cameras, phones, and access points.
• 10G Uplinks: Includes 4 x 10 GE SFP+ uplinks for high-speed backbone connectivity, supporting demanding data center and aggregation needs

 Security Features

• FortiGate Controller Compatibility: Seamlessly integrates with FortiGate firewalls using FortiLink, allowing centralized management and policy enforcement.
• Security Fabric Integration: Becomes a logical extension of FortiGate, enabling unified visibility and control across the network.
• Role-Based Access Control: Supports granular user and device access policies.

Performance & Scalability

• Wire-Speed Switching: Ensures fast and efficient data forwarding.
• Stackable Design: Supports stacking up to 300 switches per FortiGate (model-dependent).
• Ideal Use Cases: SD-Branch deployments, desktop-to-data center aggregation, and high-demand PoE environments

Manageability & Scalability

• Single Pane of Glass Management: Managed directly from the FortiGate interface, simplifying operations and reducing overhead.
• Stackable Design: Supports stacking of up to 300 switches per FortiGate, enabling large-scale deployments.
• Flexible Deployment: Suitable for desktop, wiring closet, and SD-Branch environments, with support for both FortiLink and standalone configurations

Efficiency & Reliability

• Intelligent PoE Management: Automatically optimizes power allocation for efficiency and safety.
• Wire-Speed Switching: Ensures fast and reliable data forwarding with store-and-forward mode

NB: This switch is a great fit for businesses seeking secure, scalable, and high-performance network infrastructure—especially those already using Fortinet’s ecosystem

424E-FPOE Benefits

• Simplified network management
• Enhanced security posture
• Scalable for growing network environments
• Efficient power management for PoE devices
• Designed for installations from desktops to wiring closets
• Ideal for SD-Branch deployments
• Centralized security and access management from FortiGate interfaces with FortiLink
• Optimal for converged network environments; enabling voice, data, and wireless traffic to be delivered across a single network
• Supports non-FortiLink deployments through onboard GUI, API, or command line configuration
• Up to 48 ports in a compact 1 RU form factor
• Stackable up to 300 switches per FortiGate, depending on model
• Supports Wire-speed switching and Store and Forward forwarding mod