The Fortinet FS-524D-FPOE is a 24-port managed switch with 24x 1 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ ports, 4x 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports, and 2x 40 Gigabit QSFP+ uplink ports, supporting a 400W PoE budget. It offers a switching capacity of 288 Gbps, a forwarding rate of 428 Mpps, and a latency of less than 2 microseconds. The switch can be managed directly from a FortiGate interface via FortiLink, providing centralized control for network access and security.

Key Specifications

• Ports:
  • 24 x 1 Gigabit Ethernet PoE+ RJ45 ports
  • 4 x 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports
  • 2 x 40 Gigabit QSFP+ uplink ports

• PoE:
  • 24 PoE+ PSE ports
  • 400W total PoE budget
  • Supports IEEE 802.3af and 802.3at standards

• Performance:
  • Switching Capacity: 288 Gbps
  • Forwarding Rate: 428 Mpps (Million Packets Per Second)
  • Latency: < 2 µs (microseconds)

• MAC Address Table Size: 96,000 addresses
• Management: Managed switch, integrated with the FortiGate via FortiLink for centralized management
• Form Factor: Rack-mountable (1RU)

Key Features

• Integrated Security: Tightly integrated into the Fortinet Security Fabric for unified network and security control.
• High Performance: Provides high throughput and low latency, suitable for demanding network environments.
• Flexible Deployment: Can be deployed as a standalone switch or integrated with a FortiGate firewall for enhanced functionality.
• Airflow: Features front-to-back airflow for efficient cooling in a rack environment.