| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Model | Fortinet FortiSwitch FS‑424E‑FPOE |
| Series | FortiSwitch 400 Campus Series |
| Switch Type | Managed Layer 2 / Basic Layer 3 Ethernet Switch |
| Ports | 24 × 10/100/1000 RJ‑45 PoE/PoE+ |
| Uplink Ports | 4 × 10 Gbps SFP+ (compatible with 1 Gb SFP) |
| PoE Standard | IEEE 802.3af & IEEE 802.3at (PoE+) |
| Total PoE Budget | ~421 W – ~433 W (maximum) |
| Switching Capacity | 128 Gbps |
| Forwarding Rate | ~204 Mpps |
| MAC Address Table | ~16 000 entries |
| VLAN Support | Up to 4096 VLANs |
| Link Aggregation | Supported, multiple groups |
| Packet Buffer | ~2 MB |
| DRAM (Memory) | ~1 GB DDR4 |
| Flash Storage | ~256 MB |
| Management Ports | 1 × Dedicated 1 Gb management, 1 × Serial console |
| Form Factor | 1U rack‑mount |
| Power Supply | Internal AC (100–240 V, 50/60 Hz) |
| Redundant Power Support | Yes |
| Operating Temp. | ~0 °C to 45 °C |
| Humidity | ~5–95% non‑condensing |
| Weight | ~5.7 kg |
Description
The Fortinet FortiSwitch FS‑424E‑FPOE is a powerful managed Layer 2 / Layer 3 Ethernet switch tailored for enterprise campus networks, branch offices, and mid‑sized business deployments that require a mix of high‑speed connectivity and abundant PoE power. It features 24 Gigabit RJ‑45 ports with PoE/PoE+ support, enabling network administrators to deliver both data and electrical power to attached devices such as wireless access points, VoIP phones, and network cameras without needing separate power injectors. With a total PoE budget of approximately 421 W–433 W, this switch can reliably support a significant number of powered devices simultaneously.
To facilitate high‑speed uplinks and backbone connectivity, the FS‑424E‑FPOE is equipped with four 10 Gbps SFP+ ports that are also compatible with 1 Gb SFP optics, offering flexible fiber or high‑bandwidth connections toward core infrastructure. The switch delivers a 128 Gbps switching capacity and a forwarding rate of about 204 Mpps, ensuring efficient and smooth data handling even under heavy load. Its robust VLAN capabilities support up to 4096 VLANs, enabling extensive network segmentation and traffic isolation for performance and security.
FortiSwitch management features include a dedicated management port, serial console access, SNMP, CLI, and GUI options, allowing both local and centralized control. Redundant power support and enterprise‑grade hardware design make the FS‑424E‑FPOE a scalable and reliable choice for modern PoE‑centric network environments.
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