Fortinet FortiSwitch 124E-FPOE

Fortinet FortiSwitch 124E-FPOE

Fortinet FortiSwitch 124E-FPOE is a Layer 2/3 secure access switch designed for enterprise branches and small-to-medium businesses that require full PoE+ coverage across all access ports, combined with centralized management and integrated security.

When deployed in FortiLink mode with FortiGate, the 124E-FPOE becomes a logical extension of the firewall, enabling unified switching, segmentation, and policy enforcement across the access layer.

Hardware Specifications

• 24 x GE RJ45 access ports

• 4 x GE SFP uplink ports

• 24 x PoE+ ports (802.3af/at)

• PoE Power Budget: 370W

• 1 x Dedicated 10/100 management port

• 1 x RJ-45 serial console port

• 1 RU rack-mount form factor

• AC built-in power supply

• Optional redundant power (FRPS-740)

Performance

• Switching Capacity: 56 Gbps (duplex)

• Forwarding Rate: 83 Mpps

• Network Latency: < 1 ¼s

• MAC Address Table: 16K

• VLAN Support: 4K

• Packet Buffer: 1.5 MB

• Memory: 512 MB DDR3

• Flash: 128 MB

• ACL Entries: 512

• Spanning Tree Instances: 32

• Route Entries (IPv4/IPv6): 64 / 64

• Host Entries (IPv4/IPv6): 512 / 512

Power & Deployment

The 124E-FPOE provides PoE+ on all 24 access ports with a 370W power budget, making it suitable for:

• Wireless access points

• IP cameras

• VoIP phones

• IoT and building automation devices

This eliminates the need for external power injectors and simplifies edge deployments.

Security & Access Control

When managed via FortiLink with FortiGate:

• Centralized VLAN configuration

• Dynamic port profiles

• Auto discovery and firmware provisioning

• Integrated NAC functionality

• 802.1X authentication (port & MAC-based)

• DHCP snooping

• Dynamic ARP inspection

• Host quarantine on switch port

• User- and device-based access control

• Security Fabric automation

Management Options

• FortiLink (FortiGate-managed)

• Standalone Web GUI and CLI

• SNMP v1/v2c/v3

• Syslog (UDP/TCP)

• REST API support

• Automation stitches

Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 50°C

• Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing

• Airflow Direction: Side-to-side

• Noise Level: 44.7 dBA

• Warranty: Fortinet Limited Lifetime Warranty

FortiSwitch 124E-FPOE delivers secure, full-density PoE access with Layer 2/3 capabilities and centralized policy control ideal for branch environments requiring both power and integrated security management.