Overview
FortiSwitch managed network switches intuitively understand the needs of your wired devices and automatically adjust to ensure peak performance within your network. Scalable to meet the needs of the smallest office or most demanding data center, with Fortinet, security is always a priority. With Fortinet Secure Office Networking, security and management are consolidated and delivered directly from the FortiGate NGFW to any device attached to the FortiSwitch granting immediate visibility and control as soon as new technology is added.
Features and Benefits
Intelligent Plug and Play
- Plug and play across any wired device
- Auto-sensing speed and duplex setting ports instantly adjust to the needs and configuration of your network to simplify device setup
- PoE+ support to power compatible devices using existing Ethernet cabling
Instant Device Visibility
- Stackable 8 – 48 Gigabit Ethernet ports with models supporting 10GE uplinks
- Rich layer 3 capabilities to enable network routing and segmentation
- Supports jumbo frame transmissions, storm control, wire-speed and store-and-forward switching
Drive Simplicity and Security
- Simplify deployment, reporting, and maintenance with centralized management and zero-touch deployment and provisioning
- Integrated network access controls (NAC) through the FortiGate and management at no additional cost
Use Cases
Balance Performance and Security
FortiSwitch managed network switches intuitively understand the needs of your wired devices and automatically adjust to ensure peak performance within your network. Security and management are consolidated and delivered directly from the FortiGate NGFW to any device attached to the FortiSwitch granting immediate visibility and control as soon as new technology is added.
Best Practices: Secured Wired and Wireless
Build a Software Defined (SD) Branch
FortiSwitch managed switches deliver the intelligent scalability you need to keep your growing business, school, or branch office moving with minimal oversight. Just plug in a device and let FortiSwitch do the work understanding the device’s needs and how best to operate and secure the network.
The Advantages of Fortinet SD-Branch
Manage your Entire Network with FortiGate Cloud
Tightly integrated into the Fortinet Security Fabric, FortiSwitch can be managed directly from the cloud-based FortiGate NGFW interface, FortiGate Cloud. This helps maintain consistency and reduce troubleshooting. Gain complete visibility and control of users and devices on the network regardless of how they connect.
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