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FortiSwitch 400 Series
24-Port 1GbE Secure Access Switch
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.
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.
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.
| 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
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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) |
| 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 |
| FortiSwitch 424E | FortiSwitch 424E-POE | FortiSwitch 424E-FPOE | FortiSwitch M426E-FPOE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCC, CE, RCM, VCCI, BSMI, UL, CB, RoHS2 | ||||
| FortiSwitch 424E | FortiSwitch 424E-POE | FortiSwitch 424E-FPOE | FortiSwitch M426E-FPOE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortinet Warranty | Limited lifetime* warranty on all models | |||
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:
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.
The FortiSwitch 424E provides 128 Gbps switching capacity (duplex), a 204 Mpps forwarding rate and a link aggregation group size of 8.
The FortiSwitch 424E provides 24x GE RJ45 and 4x10 GE SFP+ ports Note: SFP+ ports are compatlble with 1 GE SFP.
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.
The FortiSwitch 424E is part of the FortiSwitch Secure Access family, delivering secure, high-performance Layer 2/3 switching for the network edge. Tightly integrated into the Fortinet Security Fabric through FortiLink, it can be managed directly from the familiar FortiGate interface for single-pane-of-glass visibility and control of users and devices.
