FortiSwitch 400 Series

Fortinet FortiSwitch 424E

24-Port 1GbE Secure Access Switch

24x GE RJ45 and 4x10 GE SFP+ ports Note: SFP+ ports are compatlble with 1 GE SFP. 128 Gbps switching capacity, 204 Mpps forwarding rate, link aggregation group size 8.

1GbE

Primary Port Type

Number of Ports

4x 10GE SFP+

Uplink Capability

204 Mpps

Packets Per Second

128 Gbps

Switching Capacity

Link Aggregation Group Size

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Overview

The Fortinet FortiSwitch-424E is a Layer 2/3 switch compatible with FortiGate controllers, featuring 24 Gigabit Ethernet RJ45 ports and 4 10 Gigabit Ethernet SFP+ uplinks, designed for optimal network scalability and high-speed connectivity.

High-Speed Networking: 24 GE ports and 4 10 GE SFP+ uplinks for superior connectivity and throughput.
Layer 2/3 Capability: Advanced routing and switching capabilities for complex network architectures.
FortiGate Integration: Fully compatible with FortiGate for seamless network management and security.
Scalable Infrastructure: Ideal for expanding businesses requiring robust network solutions.
Efficient Data Handling: Optimized for high-performance tasks, ensuring smooth data transmission across the network.

FortiSwitch Secure Access Switches

The FortiSwitch Secure Access Family delivers outstanding security, performance, and manageability. Secure, simple, and scalable, FortiSwitch is the right choice for threat-conscious businesses of all sizes. Tightly integrated into the Fortinet Security Fabric via FortiLink, FortiSwitch can be managed directly from the familiar FortiGate interface. This single pane of glass management provides complete visibility and control of users and devices on the network regardless of how they connect. This makes the FortiSwitch ideal for SD-Branch deployments with applications that range from desktop to data center aggregation, enabling businesses to converge their security and network access.

Security Fabric Integration through FortiLink

FortiLink is an innovative proprietary management protocol that allows our FortiGate Next Generation Firewall to seamlessly manage any FortiSwitch. FortiLink enables the FortiSwitch to become a logical extension of the FortiGate, integrating it directly into the Fortinet Security Fabric. This management option reduces complexity and decreases management costs as network security and access layer functions are enabled and managed through a single console. FortiLink integration enables centralized policy management, including role-based access and control, making it easy to implement and manage. This control and manageability make FortiSwitch ideal for SD-Branch deployments.

Highlights

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 mode

Features

	FORTISWITCH FORTILINK MODE (WITH FORTIGATE)
Management and Configuration
Auto Discovery of Multiple Switches	Yes
Number of Managed Switches per FortiGate	8 to 300 Depending on FortiGate Model (Please refer to admin guide)
FortiLink Stacking (Auto Inter-Switch Links)	Yes
Software Upgrade of Switches	Yes
Centralized VLAN Configuration	Yes
Switch POE Control	Yes
Link Aggregation Configuration	Yes
Spanning Tree	Yes
LLDP/MED	Yes
IGMP Snooping	Yes (not supported on 1xxE-Series)
L3 Routing and Services	Yes (FortiGate)
Yes (FortiGate)Policy-Based Routing
Virtual Domain	Yes (FortiGate)
Security and Visibility
802.1x Authentication (Port-based, MAC-based, MAB)	Yes
Syslog Collection	Yes
DHCP Snooping	Yes
Device Detection	Yes
MAC Black/While Listing	Yes (FortiGate)
Policy Control of Users and Devices	Yes (FortiGate)
UTM Features
Firewall	Yes (FortiGate)
IPC, AV, Application Control, Botnet	Yes (FortiGate)
High Availability
Support FortiLink FortiGate in HA Cluster	Yes
LAG support for FortiLink Connection	Yes
Active-Active Split LAG from FortiGate to FortiSwitches for Advanced Redundancy	Yes

Specifications

Technical Specifications

Hardware Specifications 7

	FortiSwitch 424E	FortiSwitch 424E-POE	FortiSwitch 424E-FPOE	FortiSwitch M426E-FPOE
Total Network Interfaces	24x GE RJ45 and 4x10 GE SFP+ ports Note: SFP+ ports are compatlble with 1 GE SFP	24x GE RJ45 and 4x10 GE SFP+ ports Note: SFP+ ports are compatlble with 1 GE SFP	24x GE RJ45 and 4x10 GE SFP+ ports Note: SFP+ ports are compatlble with 1 GE SFP	16x GE RJ45, 8x 2.5 GE RJ45 ports, 2x 5 GE RJ45, and 4x 10 GE SFP+ ports Note: SFP+ ports are compatible with 1 GE SFP
Dedicated Management 10/100 Port	1	1	1	1
RJ-45 Serial Console Port	1	1	1	1
Form Factor	1 RU Rack Mount	1 RU Rack Mount	1 RU Rack Mount	1 RU Rack Mount
Power over Ethernet (PoE) Ports	-	24 (802.3af/at)	24 (802.3af/at)	24 (16x 802.3af/at, 8x 802.3af/at/UPOE)
PoE Power Budget	N/A	250 W	421 W	420 W
Mean Time Between Failures	> 10 years	> 10 years	> 10 years	> 10 years

System Specifications 10

	FortiSwitch 424E	FortiSwitch 424E-POE	FortiSwitch 424E-FPOE	FortiSwitch M426E-FPOE
Switching Capacity (Duplex)	128 Gbps	128 Gbps	128 Gbps	172 Gbps
Packets Per Second (Duplex)	204 Mpps	204 Mpps	204 Mpps	255 Mpps
MAC Address Storage	16 K	16 K	16 K	16 K
Network Latency	< 1u00b5s	< 1u00b5s	< 1u00b5s	< 1u00b5s
VLANs Supported	4 K	4 K	4 K	4 K
Link Aggregation Group Size	8	8	8	8
Total Link Aggregation Groups	Up to number of ports	Up to number of ports	Up to number of ports	Up to number of ports
Packet Buffers	2 MB	2 MB	2 MB	2 MB
DRAM	1 GB DDR4	1 GB DDR4	1 GB DDR4	1 GB DDR4
FLASH	256 MB	256 MB	256 MB	256 MB

Dimensions 3

	FortiSwitch 424E	FortiSwitch 424E-POE	FortiSwitch 424E-FPOE	FortiSwitch M426E-FPOE
Height x Depth x Width (inches)	1.75 x 10.23 x 17.3	1.75 x 16.14 x 17.3	1.75 x 16.14 x 17.3	1.73 x 16.14 x 17.3
Height x Depth x Width (mm)	44 x 260 x 440	44 x 410 x 440	44 x 410 x 440	44 x 410 x 440
Weight	6.83 lbs (3.1 kg)	11.57 lbs (5.25 kg)	12.72 lbs (5.77 kg)	13.00 lbs (5.9 kg)

Environment 8

	FortiSwitch 424E	FortiSwitch 424E-POE	FortiSwitch 424E-FPOE	FortiSwitch M426E-FPOE
Power Required	100u2013240V AC, 50/60 Hz	100u2013240V AC, 50/60 Hz	100u2013240V AC, 50/60 Hz	100u2013240V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power Supply	AC built in	AC built in	AC built in	AC built in
Redundant Power	Redundant AC	Redundant AC	Redundant AC	Redundant AC
Power Consumption (Average / Maximum)	22.3 W / 23.6 W	281.3 W / 283.5 W	431.2 W / 433.7 W	441 W / 442 W
Heat Dissipation	76.04 BTU/h	102.64 BTU/h	117.2 BTU/h	132.734 BTU/h
Operating Temperature	32u2013113u00b0F (0u201345u00b0C)	32u2013113u00b0F (0u201345u00b0C)	32u2013122u00b0F (0u201350u00b0C)	32u2013122u00b0F (0u201350u00b0C)
Storage Temperature	-4u2013158u00b0F (-20u201370u00b0C)	-4u2013158u00b0F (-20u201370u00b0C)	-4u2013158u00b0F (-20u201370u00b0C)	-4u2013158u00b0F (-20u201370u00b0C)
Humidity	5u201395% non-condensing	5u201395% non-condensing	5u201395% non-condensing	5u201395% non-condensing

Certification and Compliance 1

	FortiSwitch 424E	FortiSwitch 424E-POE	FortiSwitch 424E-FPOE	FortiSwitch M426E-FPOE
	FCC, CE, RCM, VCCI, BSMI, UL, CB, RoHS2

Warranty 1

	FortiSwitch 424E	FortiSwitch 424E-POE	FortiSwitch 424E-FPOE	FortiSwitch M426E-FPOE
Fortinet Warranty	Limited lifetime* warranty on all models

Products

Fortinet Products

FortiSwitch 424E Base Appliance
FortiSwitch-424E Layer 2/3 FortiGate switch controller compatible switch with 24 x GE RJ45 ports, 4 x 10 GE SFP+ uplinks	#FS-424E
FortiSwitch 424E FortiCare Support and Subscription Services
FortiSwitch-424E 1 Year FortiCare Premium Support	#FC-10-S424E-247-02-12
FortiSwitch-424E 3 Year FortiCare Premium Support	#FC-10-S424E-247-02-36
FortiSwitch-424E 5 Year FortiCare Premium Support	#FC-10-S424E-247-02-60
FortiEdge Cloud Management 1 Year FortiSwitch 200 - 400 Series (incl all FSW Rugged Models) FortiEdge Cloud Management SKU Including FortiCare Premium (Note, FortiCare only applicable when used with FortiEdge Cloud)	#FC-10-FSW10-628-02-12
FortiEdge Cloud Management 3 Year FortiSwitch 200 - 400 Series (incl all FSW Rugged Models) FortiEdge Cloud Management SKU Including FortiCare Premium (Note, FortiCare only applicable when used with FortiEdge Cloud)	#FC-10-FSW10-628-02-36
FortiEdge Cloud Management 5 Year FortiSwitch 200 - 400 Series (incl all FSW Rugged Models) FortiEdge Cloud Management SKU Including FortiCare Premium (Note, FortiCare only applicable when used with FortiEdge Cloud)	#FC-10-FSW10-628-02-60
FortiSwitch-424E 1 Year Upgrade FortiCare Premium to Elite (Require FortiCare Premium)	#FC-10-S424E-204-02-12
FortiSwitch-424E 3 Year Upgrade FortiCare Premium to Elite (Require FortiCare Premium)	#FC-10-S424E-204-02-36
FortiSwitch-424E 5 Year Upgrade FortiCare Premium to Elite (Require FortiCare Premium)	#FC-10-S424E-204-02-60

Pricing Notes:

FortiCare Premium Support FortiCare Premium Ticket Handling, Advanced Hardware Replacement (NBD), Firmware and General Upgrades.
FortiCare Elite Support FortiCare Premium Support with FortiCare Elite Ticket Handling for priority response and escalation management.
Support contracts available in 1-year, 3-year, and 5-year terms.
Pricing and product availability subject to change without notice.

Resources

FortiSwitch Secure Access Series Datasheet

How is the FortiSwitch 424E managed?

The FortiSwitch 424E is managed through FortiLink directly from any FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall, making it a logical extension of the FortiGate and integrating it into the Fortinet Security Fabric for centralized policy and visibility. It can also be managed standalone through its GUI, CLI or API.

What are the switching performance figures of the FortiSwitch 424E?

The FortiSwitch 424E provides 128 Gbps switching capacity (duplex), a 204 Mpps forwarding rate and a link aggregation group size of 8.

What ports and uplinks does the FortiSwitch 424E offer?

The FortiSwitch 424E provides 24x GE RJ45 and 4x10 GE SFP+ ports Note: SFP+ ports are compatlble with 1 GE SFP.

Does the FortiSwitch 424E support Power over Ethernet?

No. The FortiSwitch 424E is a non-PoE model; PoE and full-PoE (FPOE) variants are available in the same series for powering connected devices.

Description

Description

The FortiSwitch 424E is a Layer 2 managed Gigabit Ethernet switch designed for enterprise campuses, branch offices, schools, healthcare facilities, and medium-sized business networks. It delivers secure, high-performance connectivity while integrating seamlessly with the Fortinet Security Fabric for centralized management and enhanced network visibility.

The FortiSwitch 424E features 24 Gigabit RJ45 ports and 4 × 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports, providing high-speed connectivity for users, servers, and aggregation switches. With a 128 Gbps switching capacity and 204 Mpps forwarding rate, it ensures reliable performance for business-critical applications.

Managed through FortiGate using FortiLink, the FortiSwitch 424E enables centralized configuration, VLAN management, network segmentation, security policy enforcement, and real-time monitoring from a single interface. Its 1U rack-mount design includes dedicated management and console ports for simplified deployment and administration.

As part of the Fortinet Security Fabric, the FortiSwitch 424E extends security across the wired network while simplifying deployment and operations. It is an excellent choice for organizations requiring 24 Gigabit access ports, 10G uplinks, and secure, centrally managed enterprise switching.

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