Fortinet FortiSwitch 124F-POE

Fortinet FortiSwitch 124F-POE

Fortinet FortiSwitch 124F-POE is a Layer 2 secure access switch designed for enterprise branches and small-to-medium businesses that require Power over Ethernet (PoE+) alongside high-performance switching and centralized security management.

When integrated with FortiGate via FortiLink, the 124F-POE becomes a logical extension of the firewall, enabling unified network access control, segmentation, and simplified deployment.

Hardware Specifications

• 24 x GE RJ45 access ports

• 4 x 10GE SFP+ uplink ports

• 12 x PoE+ ports (802.3af/at)

• PoE Power Budget: 185W

• 1 x RJ-45 serial console port

• 1 RU rack-mount form factor

• AC built-in power supply

Performance

• Switching Capacity: 128 Gbps (duplex)

• Forwarding Rate: 190 Mpps

• Network Latency: < 1 ¼s

• MAC Address Table: 32K

• VLAN Support: 4K

• Packet Buffer: 2 MB

• Memory: 512 MB DDR3

• Flash: 64 MB

• ACL Entries: 640

• Spanning Tree Instances: 32

Security & Access Control

When managed through FortiLink with FortiGate:

• Centralized VLAN configuration

• Dynamic port profiles

• Auto-discovery of switches

• Integrated NAC functionality

• 802.1X authentication (port & MAC-based)

• DHCP snooping

• Dynamic ARP inspection

• Host quarantine on switch port

• Policy-based control of users and devices

• Security Fabric automation

The 124F-POE enables secure onboarding of devices such as wireless access points, IP phones, cameras, and IoT endpoints all powered directly through PoE+.

Management Options

• FortiLink (via FortiGate)

• Standalone Web GUI & CLI

• SNMP v1/v2c/v3

• Syslog (UDP/TCP)

• REST API support

• Automation stitches

Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C

• Humidity: 10% to 90% non-condensing

• Airflow: Side-to-back

• Warranty: Fortinet Limited Lifetime Warranty

FortiSwitch 124F-POE delivers secure, scalable edge connectivity with integrated PoE+ power and centralized security policy enforcement ideal for modern branch deployments requiring both performance and simplicity.

View data sheet: FortiSwitch Secure Access Datasheet