Fortinet FortiSwitch Rack Mountable 16 Ports Managed Switch

The Fortinet FS-M426E-FPOE is a managed network switch that fits in a standard 1U rack and connects directly to a FortiGate firewall. With that single link you gain unified security, switching and wireless management, so day-to-day administration becomes straightforward.

This model provides 16 Gigabit Ethernet ports with PoE+, and 8 of those ports deliver PoE++ for cameras, access points or other equipment that needs extra power. Four SFP+ slots accept fiber transceivers for 1G or 10G uplinks, while two RJ-45 multi-gig ports run at 1G, 2.5G or 5G. A 420 watt PoE budget allows you to power a floor of phones or a cluster of PTZ cameras without separate injectors.

Performance stays consistent during traffic spikes. A 172 Gbps switching fabric and a forwarding rate of 255 million packets per second keep voice, video and data flowing. Inside the chassis, 1 GB of RAM and 256 MB of flash accommodate Layer 2 features such as VLAN segmentation as well as Layer 3 static and dynamic routing.

The FS-M426E-FPOE is a practical choice for branch offices, campus wiring closets and small data centers where infrastructure needs to expand without frequent hardware swaps. Multi-gig ports prepare you for new Wi-Fi access points, and PoE++ supports emerging IoT devices. Because the interface mirrors FortiGate, teams already comfortable with Fortinet security can operate the switch with almost no learning curve.

Rated for temperatures from 32°F to 122°F and backed by a lifetime limited warranty, the switch is built for dependable service year after year.

Highlights:

• 16 PoE+ Gigabit Ethernet ports
• 8 PoE++ ports supply higher power for demanding devices
• 4 SFP+ slots for 1G or 10G fiber uplinks
• 2 RJ-45 multi-gig ports that operate at 1G, 2.5G or 5G
• 420 watt PoE budget
• Centralized management through FortiGate firewalls
• Layer 2 switching and Layer 3 routing in one platform
• 172 Gbps switching capacity with 255 million packets per second forwarding rate
• 1 GB system memory and 256 MB flash storage
• 1U rack size for easy installation
• Support for VLANs, link aggregation and security policies
• Operating temperature from 32°F to 122°F
• Lifetime limited hardware warranty