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Overview

Fortinet offers scalable Ethernet switching that combines network access and security with ease of use. With Fortinet secure office networking, security and management are converged and delivered directly from the FortiGate NGFW to any device attached to the FortiSwitch. Visibility and control of all attached devices through basic NAC features means even the smallest office can easily implement zero-trust networking at no extra charge. 

Balance Performance and Security

FortiSwitch managed network switches are intuitively able to automatically adjust to ensure peak performance within your network. Ethernet switching from Fortinet works directly with our FortiGate to create a secure, simple-to-manage architecture with a single point of management and configuration. Fortinet allows you to secure your full network without costly and complex licensing schemes.

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Easily Deploy

FortiSwitch managed switches deliver the intelligent scalability you need to keep your growing business moving with minimal oversight. Just plug in a device and let FortiSwitch do the work to understand the device’s needs and how best to operate and secure the network. 

Manage via the Cloud

Tightly integrated into the Fortinet Security Fabric, FortiSwitch can be managed directly from the cloud-based FortiGate NGFW interface, FortiGate Cloud, or through FortiLAN Cloud without a FortiGate. This helps maintain consistency and reduce troubleshooting. Gain complete visibility and control of users and devices on the network regardless of how they connect. 

Features and Benefits

Intelligent Plug and Play

Plug and play across any wired device. Auto-sensing speed and duplex settings simplify set up.

PoE+ Support

PoE+ support powers compatible devices using existing Ethernet cabling.

Network Routing and Segmentation

Rich layer 3 capabilities enable network routing and segmentation.

Network Access Control

Integrated NAC and management are included through the FortiGate at no additional cost.

Simplified Management

Centralized deployment, reporting, management, zero-touch deployment, and provisioning are included.

Enterprise Analyst Validation

2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure
2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure Figure 1. The figure ranks companies on their ability to execute and completeness of vision as of January 2024 on a scatter plot. Fortinet is in the upper right quadrant of Leaders.
Fortinet Recognized a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure
Fortinet announces that it was named a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure.
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Case Studies

Village of Schaumburg
Village of Schaumburg
It Takes a Village: How Fortinet Helps Keep the Village of Schaumburg Secure
City of Kimberley
City of Kimberley
Canadian Municipality Upgrades and Simplifies Its Cybersecurity Infrastructure with the Fortinet Security Fabric
Andrea Bocelli Foundation
Andrea Bocelli Foundation
Fortinet Supports the Andrea Bocelli Foundation’s Mission to Empower Future Generations through Secure Digital Learning
Murata Machinery USA
Murata Machinery USA
Lean Security Team Achieves 24x7 Monitoring and Response with Fortinet SOC-as-a-Service

Models and Specifications

FortiSwitch has a variety of stackable 8-48 port models from 1 Gigabit Ethernet access to 100 Gigabit Core switching.

To help choose the right model for your small business please use our Product Compare Tool. Common small office models include:

Capacity
176 Gbps
Ports
48 x 1 GbE, 4 x 10 GbE SFP+
Packets / second
260 Mpps
POE ready
Yes
Capacity
128 Gbps
Ports
24 x 1 GbE, 4 x 10 GbE SFP
Packets / second
190 Mpps
POE ready
Yes
Capacity
20 Gbps
Ports
8 x 1 GbE, 2 SFP
Packets / second
30 Mpps
POE ready
Yes

FortiCare Support & Professional Services

Fortinet is dedicated to helping our customers succeed, and every year FortiCare services help thousands of organizations get the most from their investments in Fortinet's products and services. To achieve this, FortiCare follows the life-cycle approach and provides unique services to help our customers in their success journeys.

Technical Support Services

Technical Support Services

Various per-device options are available for efficient operations. FortiCare Elite option provides a 15-minute response time for critical products.

Advanced Support

Advanced Support

Various per-account white glove services are available to reduce disruption and increase productivity with operational reviews by designated experts.

Professional Services

Professional Services

Our multi-vendor experts can design and deploy a complete best practice-based solution to help you meet your network or security objectives and adopt new capabilities.

RMA

RMA

Priority RMA options are available across the product family for expedited replacement of defective hardware to meet your availability objectives.

Resources

Data Sheets
Analyst Reports
Checklists
eBooks
Solution Briefs
Videos
Webinars
White Papers

Ecosystem

Training & Certifications

Fortinet Certified Professional - Network Security
In this interactive course, you will learn how to deploy, provision, and manage a FortiSwitch with FortiGate using FortiLink. This course also covers the deployment and troubleshooting of Layer 2 and Layer 3 features, as well as the most common FortiSwitch stack topologies, including those that leverage multichassis link aggregation group (MCLAG) for redundancy and higher performance.

Free Product Demo

This full working demo lets you to explore the easy-to-use FortiSwitch GUI. From the interface dashboard, you will see a high-level overview of the switch, including system information and resource utilization. The switch port interface gives you a graphical representation of the switch, enabling you to view and manage the administrative and link status of each port, as well as configure features such as Spanning Tree Protocol.

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Gartner, Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Wired and Wireless LAN Infrastructure, By Tim Zimmerman, Christian Canales, Nauman Raja, Mike Leibovitz, 6 March 2024