Fortinet FortiSwitch-3032E

Fortinet FortiSwitch-3032E (FS-3032E)

The FortiSwitch-3032E is a high-performance Layer 2/3 data center switch designed to deliver ultra-high throughput, low latency, and seamless security integration for modern campus cores and data center environments. Built to support dense, high-bandwidth networking driven by virtualization, cloud computing, and IoT expansion, the FS-3032E provides the scalability and resiliency required for next-generation infrastructure.

High-Density 100G Performance

The FortiSwitch-3032E features:

• 32 x 100GE QSFP28 ports

• 6.4 Tbps switching capacity (duplex)

• 5,952 Mpps forwarding rate (64-byte packets)

• < 1 microsecond latency

This makes it ideal for spine-leaf architectures, core aggregation layers, and high-performance data center deployments where east-west traffic is critical.

Secure Networking with FortiLink

When deployed with a FortiGate Next-Generation Firewall, FortiLink enables the FS-3032E to operate as a logical extension of the FortiGate. This provides:

• Centralized VLAN configuration

• Unified LAN and security management

• High-speed traffic segmentation

• Simplified policy enforcement

• Integrated NAC and 802.1X authentication

• FortiGuard IoT device identification

Security policies can be enforced directly at the switching layer while leveraging NGFW-level inspection and control at the core.

Advanced Layer 2 & Layer 3 Capabilities

The FortiSwitch-3032E supports a comprehensive feature set for enterprise and data center networks, including:

• Static and dynamic routing (OSPF, RIP, VRRP, BGP, IS-IS)*

• ECMP and policy-based routing*

• VXLAN and BGP Ethernet VPN

• Multicast (PIM-SSM)

• Bidirectional Forwarding Detection (BFD)

• 4K VLAN support

• Up to 72K MAC addresses

• Up to 32K L3 host entries

(*Advanced Features license required for select capabilities.)

High Availability & Resiliency

Designed for mission-critical environments, the FS-3032E includes:

• Dual hot-swappable AC power supplies

• Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation (MCLAG)

• Advanced load balancing

• Up to 8 QoS queues per port

• Dual firmware support

The switch delivers front-to-back airflow in a compact 1 RU rack-mount form factor, optimizing space while maintaining enterprise-grade reliability.

Flexible Deployment & Management

The FortiSwitch-3032E supports:

• Standalone deployment

• FortiLink integrated mode

• Zero-touch deployment

• On-premises or cloud-based management

• Full REST API support

• SNMP v1/v2c/v3

• CLI and web GUI

Centralized management simplifies provisioning, monitoring, optimization, and troubleshooting, reducing operational complexity and mean time to repair.

Hardware Specifications at a Glance

• Switching Capacity: 6.4 Tbps

• Forwarding Rate: 5,952 Mpps

• Packet Buffer: 16 MB

• Memory: 8GB DDR3

• Storage: 128MB NOR + 128GB SSD

• Form Factor: 1 RU

• Power: 100240V AC, dual hot-swappable PSUs

• Maximum Power Consumption: up to 463.8 W

• Operating Temperature: 0°C40°C

• MTBF: >10 years

Ideal For

• Data center spine or core switching

• High-density 100G aggregation

• Campus core environments

• Secure segmentation with FortiGate integration

• Cloud-ready enterprise infrastructure

Backed by Fortinet’s limited lifetime warranty and designed for secure, scalable growth, the FortiSwitch-3032E provides the performance, visibility, and control required for modern high-speed networks.

View data sheet: FortiSwitch Data Center Series Data Sheet