FortiSwitch 400 Series

Fortinet FortiSwitch M426E-FPOE

26-Port 5GbE Multigig Secure Access Switch with PoE

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. 172 Gbps switching capacity, 255 Mpps forwarding rate, link aggregation group size 8.

5GbE Multigig

Primary Port Type

Number of Ports

4x 10GE SFP+

Uplink Capability

255 Mpps

Packets Per Second

172 Gbps

Switching Capacity

Link Aggregation Group Size

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Overview

The Fortinet FortiSwitch-M426E-FPOE is a Layer 2/3 POE+ switch compatible with FortiGate controllers, featuring 16 GE RJ45 ports, 8 MultiGIG 2.5 GE UPOE capable RJ45 ports, 2 MultiGiG 5GE RJ45 ports, and 4 SFP+ slots, with an automatic max 421W POE output limit, tailored for advanced, high-power network needs.

Diverse Port Configuration: Includes 16 GE, 8 MultiGIG 2.5 GE, and 2 MultiGiG 5 GE ports for versatile networking.
High-Power POE+: Up to 421W POE capacity to power high-demand devices.
Enhanced Uplink Capacity: 4 SFP+ slots for high-speed fiber connections.
FortiGate Integration: Seamlessly manages and secures network with FortiGate compatibility.
UPOE Capabilities: Supports higher power outputs for devices requiring up to 60W, like video phones and wireless APs.

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 M426E-FPOE Base Appliance
FortiSwitch-M426E-FPOE Layer 2/3 FortiGate switch controller compatible PoE+ switch with 16x GE RJ45 PoE 802.3af/at ports, 8x MultiGig 2.5 GE RJ45 PoE 802.3af/at/4-pair 60W ports, 2x MultiGig 5 GE RJ45 ports and 4x 10 GE SFP+ ports, with automatic maximum 421 W PoE limit.	#FS-M426E-FPOE
FortiSwitch M426E-FPOE FortiCare Support and Subscription Services
FortiSwitch-M426E-FPOE 1 Year FortiCare Premium Support	#FC-10-M426E-247-02-12
FortiSwitch-M426E-FPOE 3 Year FortiCare Premium Support	#FC-10-M426E-247-02-36
FortiSwitch-M426E-FPOE 5 Year FortiCare Premium Support	#FC-10-M426E-247-02-60
FortiSwitch-M426E-FPOE 1 Year FortiCare Elite Support	#FC-10-M426E-284-02-12
FortiSwitch-M426E-FPOE 3 Year FortiCare Elite Support	#FC-10-M426E-284-02-36
FortiSwitch-M426E-FPOE 5 Year FortiCare Elite Support	#FC-10-M426E-284-02-60
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-M426E-FPOE 1 Year Upgrade FortiCare Premium to Elite (Require FortiCare Premium)	#FC-10-M426E-204-02-12
FortiSwitch-M426E-FPOE 3 Year Upgrade FortiCare Premium to Elite (Require FortiCare Premium)	#FC-10-M426E-204-02-36
FortiSwitch-M426E-FPOE 5 Year Upgrade FortiCare Premium to Elite (Require FortiCare Premium)	#FC-10-M426E-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 M426E-FPOE managed?

The FortiSwitch M426E-FPOE 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 M426E-FPOE?

The FortiSwitch M426E-FPOE provides 172 Gbps switching capacity (duplex), a 255 Mpps forwarding rate and a link aggregation group size of 8.

What ports and uplinks does the FortiSwitch M426E-FPOE offer?

The FortiSwitch M426E-FPOE provides 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.

Does the FortiSwitch M426E-FPOE support Power over Ethernet?

Yes. The FortiSwitch M426E-FPOE provides up to 420 W of PoE/PoE+ power budget for powering IP phones, wireless access points, cameras and other PoE devices.

Description

Description

The FortiSwitch M426E-FPOE is a Layer 2 managed Multi-Gig Ethernet switch designed for enterprise campuses, high-performance offices, healthcare, education, and Wi-Fi 6E/Wi-Fi 7 deployments. It combines Multi-Gig connectivity with advanced PoE+ and 802.3bt PoE++ support while integrating seamlessly with the Fortinet Security Fabric for centralized network management.

The FortiSwitch M426E-FPOE features 16 × 1 Gigabit RJ45 ports, 8 × 2.5 Gigabit RJ45 ports, 2 × 5 Gigabit RJ45 ports, and 4 × 10 Gigabit SFP+ uplink ports. It supports 24 PoE ports, including 8 IEEE 802.3bt (up to 60W) ports, with a 420W PoE budget, making it ideal for powering next-generation wireless access points, IP cameras, VoIP phones, and IoT devices.

Managed through FortiGate using FortiLink, the FortiSwitch M426E-FPOE enables centralized configuration, VLAN management, network segmentation, security policy enforcement, and real-time monitoring from a single interface. It also supports MCLAG for high availability and resilient enterprise access-layer deployments.

As part of the Fortinet Security Fabric, the FortiSwitch M426E-FPOE extends security across the wired network while simplifying deployment and operations. It is an ideal solution for organizations requiring Multi-Gig access, 10G uplinks, high-power PoE, and centralized enterprise network management.

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