Fortinet FortiSwitch 108F

Fortinet FortiSwitch 108F

Fortinet FortiSwitch 108F is a compact, entry-level secure access Ethernet switch in the FortiSwitch Secure Access family, designed for small offices, remote branches, and simple network access deployments. It provides essential Gigabit switching with FortiLink integration for centralized management through a FortiGate firewall, combined with intuitive setup and low total cost of ownership.

Hardware Specifications

• 7 x GE RJ45 access ports

• 1 x GE/PoE-PD RJ45 port (able to be powered)

• 2 x GE SFP uplink ports

• 1 x RJ-45 serial console port

• Form Factor: Desktop with optional rack mount bracket

• Power Supply: 12V DC power adapter included (100240VAC, 50/60 Hz)

• Fanless (quiet operation)

Performance Summary

• Switching Capacity: 20 Gbps (duplex)

• Forwarding Rate: 30 Mpps

• MAC Address Storage: 8K

• VLAN Support: 4K

• Packet Buffers: 512 KB

• Memory: 256 MB DDR3

• Flash: 32 MB

• ACL Entries: 640

• Spanning Tree Instances: 32

Power Characteristics

• Although the base 108F model does not provide PoE to endpoints, its 1 x GE/PoE-PD port can receive PoE power from another switch or injector to power the unit itself in deployments lacking a local AC outlet.

Security & Access Control

When integrated with a FortiGate firewall via FortiLink, it supports:

• Centralized VLAN setup and dynamic port profiles

• Auto-discovery of switches

• Integrated NAC visibility and enforcement

• 802.1X authentication (port and MAC-based)

• DHCP snooping and DHCP/ARP monitoring

• Dynamic ARP inspection

• Host quarantine per port

• Policy-based user and device access control

• Security Fabric automation

Standalone management via CLI/Web GUI is also available.

Management Options

• FortiLink (via FortiGate)

• CLI and Web GUI

• SNMP v1/v2c/v3

• Syslog (UDP/TCP)

• REST API support

Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature: 32 °F to 113 °F (0 °C to 45 °C)

• Storage Temperature: -40 °C to 70 °C

• Humidity: 5 % to 95 % non-condensing

• Airflow Direction: Side-to-side

• Noise Level: Fanless

• Warranty: Fortinet Limited Lifetime Warranty

FortiSwitch 108F delivers secure, easy-to-deploy Gigabit switching for small sites that need unified access control, FortiLink management, and foundational security all in a compact, quiet form factor.