The Fortinet FS-424E is a Layer 3 managed switch featuring 24 x 10/100/1000 (Gigabit Ethernet) ports and 4 x 1/10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports. It boasts a switching capacity of 128 Gbps, with a latency of less than 1µs, supporting a wide range of media types including twisted pair and optical fiber. The switch is available in PoE (Power over Ethernet) variants, such as the FS-424E-FPOE, which can supply power to connected devices.

Key Specifications

• Total Network Interfaces: 24 x 10/100/1000 RJ45 ports, 4 x 1/10 Gbps SFP+ uplink ports
• Switching Capacity: 128 Gbps
• Packets Per Second: 204 Mpps
• MAC Address Storage: 16 K
• Network Latency: < 1µs
• Form Factor: 1U Rack-mountable
• Management: Managed via a web GUI, CLI, and FortiLink for integration with FortiGate firewalls
• Memory: 1 GB DDR4 RAM
• Flash Memory: 256 MB

Features

• Layer 3 Functionality: Supports Layer 3 routing features
• PoE (FS-424E-FPOE models): Provides Power over Ethernet to connected devices
• High-Performance Uplinks: 4 x SFP+ ports allow for high-speed 10 Gbps or 1 Gbps connections to core networks
• FortiLink: Enables seamless integration with a FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall for a secure and unified network management experience
• Redundant Power Supply Support: Offers options for power redundancy for increased uptime