Fortinet FortiSwitch 1024E

The FortiSwitch 1024E offers a secure, simple, scalable Ethernet solution with outstanding throughput, resilience and scalability. Virtualisation and cloud computing have created dense Ethernet networks with high bandwidth and large requirements. FortiSwitch meets these challenges by offering a high performance 10 GE, 40 GE or 100 GE capable switching platform with low total cost of ownership, this is ideal for top-of-rack server or firewall aggregation, as well as firewall aggregation applications and SD branch network core deployments. The switch has been customised to meet the needs of today's bandwidth-intensive environments.

The FortiSwitch Data Center Series supports FortiGate management over FortiLink, extending the Fortinet Security Fabric to the Ethernet port level. This connection allows the same policies configured and applied to FortiGate interfaces to be applied to FortiSwitch Ethernet ports, reducing complexity and management costs. Because network security and access level features are enabled and managed from a single console, centralised policy management, including. Role-based access and control, are easy to implement and manage. Users or devices can be authenticated with the same database and apply the same security policy regardless of how or where they connect to the network.

Benefits:

• High throughput with low latency
• Standalone or Integrated deployment options
• Zero-touch deployment
• On premise and cloud based management
• Intuitive management
• Access control and policy enforcement
• Scalable and flexible
• Dual hot-swappable power supplies
• Up to 48 access ports in a compact 1 RU form

FortiCare Premium Support

FortiCare Premium covers the same features as the former FortiCare Support. Therefore, FortiCare Premium is suitable for devices that require a response within one hour for both critical and non-critical issues 24x7x365.

With FortiCare Premium Support, you receive first-class manufacturer support for your Fortinet solutions. An active FortiCare license allows you to install firmware updates for your Fortinet appliance directly via the device. Fortinet offers technical support and RMA services (Return Merchandise Authorization) based on devices for 24/7 support and prompt problem resolution. The FortiCare services support the entire Fortinet Security Fabric, enabling you to resolve various cross-product issues with a single solution. Flexible support options help your organization maximize uptime, security, and performance according to your business requirements.

On request, we can also offer you FortiCare Essentials or FortiCare Elite. The features of each license are listed in the following table.

FortiCare Elite

FortiCare Elite services offer advanced service level agreements (SLAs) and accelerated problem resolution. This enhanced support offering provides access to a dedicated support team. Ticket handling by a team of technical experts streamlines the resolution process. This option also includes extended End-of-Engineering-Support (EoEs) for 18 months for added flexibility, and access to the new FortiCare Elite portal. This intuitive portal provides a unified view of device and security status.