Description
Fortinet FortiSwitch-3032D (FS-3032D)
The FortiSwitch-3032D is a high-performance Layer 2/3 Ethernet switch designed for demanding core, aggregation, and data centre deployments. Its part of Fortinets Data Center & Campus Core Series, delivering a secure, simple, and scalable switching platform with high throughput, resiliency, and dual power redundancy. These switches are ideal for high-bandwidth environments like Top of Rack (ToR) server connectivity or enterprise backbone networks.
Hardware & Connectivity
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Total Network Interfaces:
32 x 40 GE QSFP+ ports for high-capacity uplinks and server connections
1 x 10/100/1000 Mbps service port for management -
Console: 1 x RJ-45 serial console port
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Form Factor: 1 RU rack-mount appliance
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Power Supplies: Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies
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PoE: Not applicable (no PoE ports)
Performance & System Specs
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Switching Capacity (Duplex): ~2,560 Gbps
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Forwarding (Duplex): ~3,840 Mpps
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MAC Address Table: ~288 K entries
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Network Latency: ~< 800 ns
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VLANs Supported: 4 K
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Link Aggregation: Up to 24-port LAG support
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Queues per Port: 8
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Packet Buffers: ~12 MB
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DRAM: ~2 GB
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Flash: ~128 MB
(Note: these performance figures are based on widely cited third-party datasheet excerpts and typical datasheet specs for this model class.)
Dimensions & Environment
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Dimensions (H x D x W): ~1.71³ x 18.11³ x 17.26³ (43.5 x 460 x 438.5 mm)
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Weight: ~19.40 lbs (8.8 kg)
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Power Required: 100240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
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Power Consumption (Max): ~387 W
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Heat Dissipation: ~656 BTU/h
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Operating Temperature: 040 °C
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Storage Temperature: 2570 °C
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Humidity: 1090% non-condensing
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MTBF: > 10 years
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Certifications: FCC, CE, RCM, VCCI, BSMI, UL, CB, RoHS2
Management & Features
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Fully manageable Layer 2/3 switch with support for IPv4/IPv6 routing
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Integration with FortiGate firewalls for FortiLink security fabric extension
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High availability through dual hot-swappable power supplies
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Advanced switching features including VLANs, LAG, STP, and more
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Designed for high-throughput environments such as data centres and core networks
Typical Use Cases
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Data centre Top of Rack (ToR) switching
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Enterprise core and aggregation layer
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High-bandwidth backbone infrastructure
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Secure fabric integration with FortiGate firewalls
View data sheet: FortiSwitch Data Center Series Data Sheet