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FortiSwitch 108F Series
Compact Fanless 8-Port Layer 2 Desktop Switch with PoE-PD Input
The FortiSwitchTM 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 |
| L3 Routing and Services | Yes (FortiGate) |
| Policy-Based Routing | Yes (FortiGate) |
| 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) |
| Block Intra-VLAN Traffic | Yes |
| 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 (with FS-2xx, 4xx, 5xx) |
Specifications
| FortiSwitch 108F | FortiSwitch 108F-POE | FortiSwitch 108F-FPOE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Network Interfaces | 8x GE RJ45 and 2x GE SFP | 8x GE RJ45 and 2x GE SFP | 8x GE RJ45 and 2x GE SFP |
| Dedicated Management 10/100 Port | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RJ-45 Serial Console Port | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Form Factor | Desktop | Desktop/19" rack | Desktop/19" rack |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) Ports | 0 | 8 (802.3af/at) | 8 (802.3af/at) |
| PoE Power Budget | 0 | 65 W | 130 W |
| Mean Time Between Failures | > 10 years | > 10 years | > 10 years |
| FortiSwitch 108F | FortiSwitch 108F-POE | FortiSwitch 108F-FPOE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switching Capacity (Duplex) | 20 Gbps | 20 Gbps | 20 Gbps |
| Packets Per Second (Duplex) | 30 Mpps | 30 Mpps | 30 Mpps |
| MAC Address Storage | 8 K | 8 K | 8 K |
| Network Latency | 4 u00b5s | 4 u00b5s | 4 u00b5s |
| VLANs Supported | 4 K | 4 K | 4 K |
| Link Aggregation Group Size | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Total Link Aggregation Groups | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Packet Buffers | 512 KB | 512 KB | 512 KB |
| DRAM | 256 MB DDR3 | 256 MB DDR3 | 256 MB DDR3 |
| FLASH | 32 MB | 32 MB | 32 MB |
| FortiSwitch 108F | FortiSwitch 108F-POE | FortiSwitch 108F-FPOE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height x Depth x Width (inches) | 1.18 x 4.72 x 7.09 | 1.73 x 8.23 x 9.85 | 1.73 x 8.23 x 9.85 |
| Height x Depth x Width (mm) | 30 x 120 x 180 | 44 x 209 x 250 | 44 x 209 x 250 |
| Weight | 1.36 lbs (0.62 kg) | 3.75 lbs (1.70 kg) | 4.05 lbs (1.84 kg) |
| FortiSwitch 108F | FortiSwitch 108F-POE | FortiSwitch 108F-FPOE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Required | 100u2013240V AC, 50/60 Hz | 100u2013240V AC, 50/60 Hz | 100u2013240V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Power Supply | 12V/1A DC adapter, PoE-PD built-in | AC built in | AC built in |
| Redundant Power | No | No | No |
| Power Consumption (Average / Maximum) | 6.2 W | 74.4 W | 139.2 W |
| Heat Dissipation | 21.142 BTU/h | 34.12 BTU/h | 34.56 BTU/h |
| Operating Temperature | 32u2013113u00b0F (0u201345u00b0C) | 32u2013113u00b0F (0u201345u00b0C) | 32u2013113u00b0F (0u201345u00b0C) |
| Storage Temperature | -40u2013158u00b0F (-40u201370u00b0C) | -40u2013158u00b0F (-40u201370u00b0C) | -40u2013158u00b0F (-40u201370u00b0C) |
| Humidity | 5u201395% non-condensing | 5u201395% non-condensing | 5u201395% non-condensing |
| Air-Flow Direction | side-to-back | side-to-back | side-to-back |
| FortiSwitch 108F | FortiSwitch 108F-POE | FortiSwitch 108F-FPOE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCC, CE, RCM, VCCI, BSMI, UL, CB, RoHS2 | |||
| FortiSwitch 108F | FortiSwitch 108F-POE | FortiSwitch 108F-FPOE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortinet Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty on all models | ||
Products
| FortiSwitch-108F L2 Switch - 8x GE RJ45 ports, 2x GE SFP, Fanless, 12V/3A power adapter. | #FS-108F | |
| FortiSwitch 108F FortiCare Premium Support | ||
| FortiCare Premium Ticket Handling, Advanced Hardware Replacement (NBD), Firmware and General Upgrades | ||
| FortiSwitch-108F 1 Year FortiCare Premium Support | #FC-10-F108N-247-02-12 | |
| FortiSwitch-108F 3 Year FortiCare Premium Support | #FC-10-F108N-247-02-36 | |
| FortiSwitch-108F 5 Year FortiCare Premium Support | #FC-10-F108N-247-02-60 | |
| FortiSwitch 108F FortiCare Elite Support | ||
| FortiCare Premium Support with FortiCare Elite Ticket Handling | ||
| FortiSwitch-108F 1 Year FortiCare Elite Support | #FC-10-F108N-284-02-12 | |
| FortiSwitch-108F 3 Year FortiCare Elite Support | #FC-10-F108N-284-02-36 | |
| FortiSwitch-108F 5 Year FortiCare Elite Support | #FC-10-F108N-284-02-60 | |
Pricing Notes:
Yes, the FortiSwitch 108F is completely fanless, making it ideal for noise-sensitive environments such as open offices, reception areas, and desktop deployments where silent operation is required.
The FortiSwitch 108F includes one GE RJ45 port that supports PoE Powered Device (PoE-PD) input, allowing the switch itself to be powered by an upstream PoE switch or PoE injector. This eliminates the need for a separate power outlet in compact desktop deployments.
The FortiSwitch 108F integrates with FortiGate using the FortiLink protocol, enabling auto-discovery, zero-touch deployment, centralized VLAN management, 802.1x authentication, and device policy enforcement - all managed from the FortiGate console without additional software.
Yes. The FortiSwitch 108F supports standalone operation and can be managed independently via its onboard web GUI, REST API, or CLI with full Layer 2 switching features including 802.1x, VLANs, RSTP, and LACP.
The FortiSwitch 108F is a fanless, compact desktop Layer 2 switch with 8x GE RJ45 ports (including 1x PoE-PD input) and 2x GE SFP uplinks, delivering 20 Gbps switching capacity. Tightly integrated with FortiGate via FortiLink for centralized security management and zero-touch deployment.