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FortiSwitch 124F Series
Secure Access Layer Switch for Desktop and Wiring Closet Deployments
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 124F | FortiSwitch 124F-POE | FortiSwitch 124F-FPOE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Network Interfaces | 24x GE RJ45 and 4x 10GE SFP+ | 24x GE RJ45 and 4x 10GE SFP+ | 24x GE RJ45 and 4x 10GE SFP+ |
| Dedicated Management 10/100 Port | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| RJ-45 Serial Console Port | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Form Factor | 1 RU Rack Mount | 1 RU Rack Mount | 1 RU Rack Mount |
| Power over Ethernet (PoE) Ports | 0 | 12 (802.3af/at) | 24 (802.3af/at) |
| PoE Power Budget | 0 | 185 W | 370 W |
| Mean Time Between Failures | > 10 years | > 10 years | > 10 years |
| FortiSwitch 124F | FortiSwitch 124F-POE | FortiSwitch 124F-FPOE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Switching Capacity (Duplex) | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps | 128 Gbps |
| Packets Per Second (Duplex) | 190 Mpps | 190 Mpps | 190 Mpps |
| MAC Address Storage | 32 K | 32 K | 32 K |
| Network Latency | < 1u00b5s | < 1u00b5s | < 1u00b5s |
| VLANs Supported | 4 K | 4 K | 4 K |
| Link Aggregation Group Size | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Total Link Aggregation Groups | 128 | 128 | 128 |
| Packet Buffers | 2 MB | 2 MB | 2 MB |
| DRAM | 512 MB DDR3 | 512 MB DDR3 | 512 MB DDR3 |
| FLASH | 64 MB | 64 MB | 64 MB |
| FortiSwitch 124F | FortiSwitch 124F-POE | FortiSwitch 124F-FPOE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height x Depth x Width (inches) | 1.73 x 9.06 x 12.99 | 1.73 x 10.24 x 12.99 | 1.73 x 10.24 x 12.99 |
| Height x Depth x Width (mm) | 44 x 230 x 330 | 44 x 260 x 330 | 44 x 260 x 330 |
| Weight | 4.48 lbs (2.03 kg) | 7.85 lbs (3.56 kg) | 8.42 lbs (3.82 kg) |
| FortiSwitch 124F | FortiSwitch 124F-POE | FortiSwitch 124F-FPOE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power Required | 100u2013240V AC, 50u201360 Hz | 100u2013240V AC, 50u201360 Hz | 100u2013240V AC, 50u201360 Hz |
| Power Supply | AC Built in | AC Built in | AC Built in |
| Redundant Power | u2014 | u2014 | u2014 |
| Power Consumption (Average / Maximum) | 24.8 W / 26.3 W | 235.9 W / 237.4 W | 449.8 W / 451.3 W |
| Heat Dissipation | 89.683 BTU/h | 809.534 BTU/h | 1538.933 BTU/h |
| Operating Temperature | 32u2013104u00b0F (0u201340u00b0C) | 32u2013104u00b0F (0u201340u00b0C) | 32u2013104u00b0F (0u201340u00b0C) |
| Storage Temperature | -4u2013158u00b0F (-40u201370u00b0C) | -4u2013158u00b0F (-40u201370u00b0C) | -4u2013158u00b0F (-40u201370u00b0C) |
| Humidity | 10u201390% non-condensing | 10u201390% non-condensing | 10u201390% non-condensing |
| Air-Flow Direction | side-to-back | side-to-back | side-to-back |
| FortiSwitch 124F | FortiSwitch 124F-POE | FortiSwitch 124F-FPOE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCC, CE, RCM, VCCI, BSMI, UL, CB, RoHS2 | |||
| FortiSwitch 124F | FortiSwitch 124F-POE | FortiSwitch 124F-FPOE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fortinet Warranty | Limited lifetime warranty on all models | ||
Products
| FortiSwitch-124F Layer 2 FortiGate switch controller compatible switch with 24x 1G RJ45 and 4x 10G/1G SFP+/SFP ports and 1x RJ45 console port. Fanless. | #FS-124F | |
| FortiSwitch 124F FortiCare Premium Support | ||
| FortiSwitch-124F 1 Year FortiCare Premium Support | #FC-10-S124N-247-02-12 | |
| FortiSwitch-124F 3 Year FortiCare Premium Support | #FC-10-S124N-247-02-36 | |
| FortiSwitch-124F 5 Year FortiCare Premium Support | #FC-10-S124N-247-02-60 | |
| FortiSwitch 124F FortiCare Elite Support | ||
| FortiSwitch-124F 1 Year FortiCare Elite Support | #FC-10-S124N-284-02-12 | |
| FortiSwitch-124F 3 Year FortiCare Elite Support | #FC-10-S124N-284-02-36 | |
| FortiSwitch-124F 5 Year FortiCare Elite Support | #FC-10-S124N-284-02-60 | |
Pricing Notes:
Yes, the FortiSwitch 124F is completely fanless, making it ideal for noise-sensitive environments such as open offices, reception areas, and desktop wiring closets where silent operation is required.
The FortiSwitch 124F integrates with FortiGate using the FortiLink protocol, which enables auto-discovery, zero-touch deployment, centralized VLAN management, 802.1x authentication, device policy enforcement, and security visibility u00e2u20acu201d all managed from the FortiGate console without additional software.
The FortiSwitch 124F supports FortiLink stacking with up to 300 switches managed per FortiGate. Auto-discovery enables zero-touch deployment across large distributed environments.
Yes. The FortiSwitch 124F supports standalone operation and can be managed independently via its onboard web GUI, REST API, or command-line interface (CLI) with full Layer 2 switching features including 802.1x, VLANs, RSTP, and LACP.
The FortiSwitch 124F is a fanless, compact 1 RU Layer 2 switch with 24x GE RJ45 ports and 4x 10GE SFP+ uplinks, delivering 128 Gbps switching capacity and sub-microsecond latency. Tightly integrated with FortiGate via FortiLink for centralized security management and zero-touch deployment.
