Description
Fortinet FortiSwitch 524D
Fortinet FortiSwitch 524D is a high-density, enterprise-grade Layer 2/Layer 3 secure access Ethernet switch in the FortiSwitch Secure Access family. It delivers robust Gigabit connectivity with advanced uplinks and is designed for campus distribution, large branch deployments, and environments that require centralized management and strong security when integrated with FortiGate via FortiLink.
Hardware Specifications
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48 x GE RJ45 access ports
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4 x 10 GE SFP+ uplink ports
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2 x 40 GE QSFP+ aggregation/uplink ports
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1 x Dedicated 10/100 management port
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1 x RJ-45 serial console port
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Form Factor: 1 RU rack mount
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AC built-in power supply
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Optional FRPS-740 redundant AC power support
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Fan-assisted cooling
Performance Summary
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Switching Capacity: ~360 Gbps (duplex)
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Forwarding Rate: High-performance (multi-hundreds of Mpps)
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MAC Address Table: Large table for enterprise scaling
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VLAN Support: 4 K
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Packet Buffers: Large shared buffers for burst traffic
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Memory & Flash: Enterprise-class DRAM and NAND storage
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ACL Entries: Enterprise-level access control
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Spanning Tree Instances: 32+
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Layer 3 Routing: Supported (static and dynamic when paired with FortiGate)
Key Capabilities
High-Density Gigabit Access
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48x 1 GbE RJ45 access ports support dense user/device connectivity for campus or large branch edge layers.
Strong Aggregation & Uplinks
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4 x 10 GE SFP+ and 2 x 40 GE QSFP+ uplinks support high-capacity connectivity to distribution or core layers.
Layer 2/3 Features
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Designed for Layer 2 switching with strong multicast, VLAN, QoS, and traffic control features; and enhanced Layer 3 static and dynamic routing when integrated with FortiGate.
Security & Access Control
When managed via FortiLink with a FortiGate firewall, 524D supports:
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Centralized VLAN configuration and dynamic port profiles
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Auto-discovery and unified provisioning of switches
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Integrated NAC with device profiling and role-based enforcement
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IEEE 802.1X authentication (port-based and MAC-based)
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DHCP snooping and DHCP/ARP monitoring
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Dynamic ARP inspection
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Host quarantine per compromised port
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Policy-based user and device access control
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FortiGuard IoT detection and Security Fabric automation
Standalone management is also supported via CLI and Web GUI.
Management Options
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FortiLink (FortiGate-managed)
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CLI and Web GUI
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SNMP v1/v2c/v3
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Syslog (UDP/TCP)
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REST API
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Automation stitching tools
Environmental Specifications
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Operating Temperature: Typical enterprise range (0°C to 45°C)
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Humidity: Standard non-condensing
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**Fan-assisted cooling for performance
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Warranty: Fortinet Limited Lifetime Warranty
FortiSwitch 524D delivers high-density access with high-capacity uplinks and integrated security - ideal for enterprise campuses, large distribution layers, and environments where both performance and centralized policy control are critical.
View data sheet: FortiSwitch Secure Access Datasheet