The Fortinet FS-124G is a 24-port managed Ethernet switch with 24 x 1Gb/2.5Gb RJ45 ports and 6 x 10Gb SFP+ uplink ports, featuring a 240 Gbps switching capacity, 1 GB RAM, and 256 MB flash memory. It supports both standalone and integrated management via FortiLink, a compact 1RU form factor, and provides high-speed, secure connectivity for enterprise branch offices and small business networks.

Key Specifications

• Ports: 24 x 1/2.5 Gbps RJ45 ports and 6 x 1/10 Gbps SFP+ uplink ports.
• Switching Capacity: 240 Gbps.
• Forwarding Rate: 355 Mpps (Million Packets Per Second).
• Latency: Less than 1 microsecond.
• Memory: 1 GB DDR4 SDRAM and 256 MB Flash.

Management

• Integrated Management: Seamlessly integrates with Fortinet's FortiLink technology for centralized security and access management from a FortiGate.
• Standalone Management: Can also be managed via its onboard GUI, Command Line Interface (CLI), or standard remote management protocols like SSH, SNMP, and web-based GUI.

Performance and Features

• High-Speed Connectivity: Delivers wire-speed 1Gb/2.5Gb access ports and 10Gb uplinks to eliminate bottlenecks.
• Scalability: Supports up to 4000 Spanning Tree Protocol instances and extensive VLAN support for network scalability.
• Security: Offers features such as Access Control Lists (ACLs) and Network Access Control (NAC) for secure traffic management.

Form Factor and Deployment

• Compact Design: A 1 RU (Rack Unit) form factor for easy installation in wiring closets.
• Deployment Options: Suitable for both standalone deployments and integrated architectures, serving as an ideal choice for enterprise-branch and small-business networks.

Compatible Transceivers:

The Fortinet FortiSwitch FS-124G supports SFP+ transceivers for its 1/10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ uplink ports. The exact compatible transceivers will depend on the desired speed and distance, but you should generally look for FG-TRAN-SFP+SR 10GBASE-SR (Short Reach) for shorter distances, FG-TRAN-SFP+LR 10GBASE-LR (Long Reach) for longer distances on single-mode fiber, and potentially FG-TRAN-SFP+ER 10GBASE-ER (Extended Reach) for even longer reach.