Fortinet FortiSwitch 224D-FPOE

Fortinet FortiSwitch 224D-FPOE

Fortinet FortiSwitch 224D-FPOE is a PoE+-capable secure access Layer 2/Layer 3 Ethernet switch in the FortiSwitch Secure Access family, engineered for branch and enterprise deployments that require high-density Gigabit access with powered endpoints and advanced LAN connectivity. When integrated with FortiGate via FortiLink, it enables centralized management, access control, and consistent policy enforcement across wired networks.

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Hardware Specifications

• 24 x GE RJ45 access ports

• 4 x GE SFP uplink ports

• 24 x PoE+ powered ports (802.3af/at)

• PoE Power Budget: 370 W

• 1 x Dedicated 10/100 management port

• 1 x RJ-45 serial console port

• Form Factor: 1 RU rack mount

• AC built-in power supply

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Performance Summary

• Switching Capacity: 56 Gbps (duplex)

• Forwarding Rate: 83 Mpps

• MAC Address Storage: 16 K

• VLAN Support: 4 K

• Packet Buffers: 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

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Power & Deployment

FortiSwitch 224D-FPOE delivers 24 x PoE+ (802.3af/at) powered ports with a 370 W PoE budget, making it suitable for powering:

• Wireless access points

• VoIP phones

• IP cameras

• IoT devices and sensors

Its Gigabit access and uplink connectivity provide a balance between performance, power, and manageability for edge and branch networks.

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Security & Access Control

When managed through FortiLink with a FortiGate firewall, the switch supports:

• Centralized VLAN configuration and dynamic port profiles

• Auto-discovery and unified provisioning of switches

• Integrated NAC (device profiling and role-based enforcement)

• IEEE 802.1X authentication (port-based and MAC-based)

• DHCP snooping and DHCP/ARP monitoring

• Dynamic ARP inspection

• Host quarantine on compromised switch ports

• Policy-based access control for users and devices

• FortiGuard IoT device detection and recommendations

• Security Fabric automation

Standalone management is also supported via CLI and Web GUI.

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Management Options

• FortiLink (FortiGate-managed)

• CLI and Web GUI

• SNMP v1/v2c/v3

• Syslog (UDP/TCP)

• REST API

• Automation stitching tools

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Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature: 32°F to 122°F (0°C to 50°C)

• Humidity: 10 % to 90 % non-condensing

• Airflow: Side-to-back or side-to-side depending on model

• Noise Level: 42.7 dBA

• Warranty: Fortinet Limited Lifetime Warranty

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FortiSwitch 224D-FPOE delivers secure, PoE+-powered Gigabit switching with unified management and integrated security - ideal for branch offices, campus edge, and distributed enterprise environments.

View data sheet: FortiSwitch Secure Access Datasheet