Fortinet FortiSwitch 424E

Fortinet FortiSwitch 424E

Fortinet FortiSwitch 424E is a high-performance Layer 2/Layer 3 secure access Ethernet switch in the FortiSwitch Secure Access family built for enterprise branches, campus edge, and distributed network environments that need multi-gigabit access, high-density ports, and strong uplinks. When integrated with a FortiGate firewall via FortiLink, it enables centralized management, unified policy enforcement, and scalable LAN access.

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Hardware Specifications

• 24 x Multi-Gigabit RJ45 access ports (2.5G/1G/100M/10M)

• 4 x 10GE SFP+ uplink ports

• 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

• Fan-assisted cooling (varies by model)

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Performance Summary

• Switching Capacity: 240 Gbps (duplex)

• Forwarding Rate: 355 Mpps

• MAC Address Storage: 32 K

• VLAN Support: 4 K

• Packet Buffers: 2 MB

• Memory: 1 GB DDR4

• Flash: 256 MB NAND

• ACL Entries: 640

• Spanning Tree Instances: 32

• Network Latency: < 1 µs

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Key Capabilities

Multi-Gigabit Access:

• 24 x 2.5 GbE RJ45 ports support high-speed access for Wi-Fi 6/6E APs, desktops, and bandwidth-heavy endpoints.

High-Speed Uplinks:

• 4 x 10 GbE SFP+ uplinks provide robust aggregation to distribution or core switches.

Layer 2/3 Routing Support:

• Supports key routing capabilities when used with FortiGate and FortiLink, enabling scalable LAN designs.

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Security & Access Control

When managed via FortiLink on a FortiGate firewall, 424E provides unified access and security:

• Centralized VLAN configuration and dynamic port profiles

• Auto-discovery and unified provisioning

• Integrated NAC with device profiling and role-based enforcement

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

• DHCP snooping and DHCP/ARP monitoring

• Dynamic ARP inspection

• Host quarantine per switch port

• Policy-based control of users and devices

• FortiGuard IoT detection and security recommendations

• Security Fabric automation

Standalone switching and 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 APIs

• Automation stitching for orchestration

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Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature: 32 °F to 113 °F (0 °C to 45 °C)

• Humidity: 10 % to 90 % non-condensing

• Noise Level: Fan-assisted cooling

• Warranty: Fortinet Limited Lifetime Warranty

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FortiSwitch 424E delivers high-performance multi-gigabit access and scalable uplink connectivity with unified security and centralized management - ideal for high-density enterprise and campus-edge environments.

View data sheet: FortiSwitch Secure Access Datasheet