News from Fortinet: The FortiSwitch 124G is here!

The Fortinet FortiSwitch FS-124G is a powerful and versatile Layer-2 switch designed to meet the demands of modern enterprise networks. With a combination of high port density, advanced security features, and easy management, it is ideal for small and medium-sized businesses as well as branch offices of large enterprises.

Technical Specifications

The FortiSwitch FS-124G offers a variety of connectivity options:

• 24 Gigabit Ethernet ports for fast and reliable network connections.
• 6 SFP+ ports with 10 Gigabit for high-performance uplink connections and flexible network architectures.
• Switching capacity: 240 Gbps for efficient data processing and fast network communication.
• Packets per second: Up to 355 million packets per second (Mpps) for a high-performance and responsive network infrastructure.

Power over Ethernet (PoE)

One of the key features of the FS-124G is its Power over Ethernet (PoE) capability, which allows connected devices such as access points, IP phones, and surveillance cameras to be powered directly. The FS-124G-FPOE model supports PoE++ on ports 1 to 8 and PoE/PoE+ on ports 9 to 24, providing a flexible power solution for various network devices.

• PoE Power Budget: Up to 780 watts total power for a wide range of PoE-enabled devices.

Security and Management Features

The FortiSwitch FS-124G is fully integrated into the Fortinet Security Fabric ecosystem and can be centrally managed via FortiGate firewalls. This provides businesses with unified network security, automated threat detection, and a user-friendly interface to control the entire network.

Additional Features:

• Support for up to 4,000 VLANs for optimal network segmentation and security.
• USB 2.0 interface for future expansions and Bluetooth/BLE functionality (currently inactive).
• Fast deployment and easy scalability through FortiLink integration.

Conclusion

The Fortinet FortiSwitch FS-124G is an excellent choice for businesses seeking a high-performance, secure, and easy-to-manage network solution. With its high port density, advanced security features, and PoE support, it is perfectly suited for modern IT environments. Thanks to seamless integration with the Fortinet Security Fabric, the FS-124G provides not only high performance but also top-tier security and control over the entire network.