Fortinet FortiSwitch 624F

Fortinet FortiSwitch 624F

Fortinet FortiSwitch 624F is a high-performance, enterprise-grade Layer 2 secure access Ethernet switch in the FortiSwitch Secure Access family designed for large campus, data-centre edge, and distributed LAN deployments. It offers high-density Gigabit access with advanced uplinks and centralized management when integrated with a FortiGate firewall via FortiLink, delivering unified network access control and policy enforcement.

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Hardware Specifications

• 48 x GE RJ45 access ports

• 4 x 10 GE SFP+ uplink ports

• 2 x 40 GE QSFP+ high-speed uplinks/stacking 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

• Optional FRPS-740 redundant AC power support

• Fan-assisted cooling

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Performance Summary

• Switching Capacity: High-performance enterprise class (multi-hundreds of Gbps)

• Forwarding Rate: Very high packets per second (suitable for dense access and uplinks)

• MAC Address Table: Large enterprise-scale capacity

• VLAN Support: Up to 4 K

• Packet Buffers: Generous shared memory for burst traffic

• Memory & Flash: Enterprise-grade DRAM and NAND storage

• ACL Entries: Extensive multi-stage ACL support

• Spanning Tree Instances: 32+

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Key Capabilities

High-Density Gigabit Access

• 48 x 1 GbE RJ45 ports provide robust connectivity for large numbers of users and devices at branch or campus edge.

Strong Uplink & Stacking Support

• 4 x 10 GE SFP+ and 2 x 40 GE QSFP+ ports deliver high-speed uplinks and stacking connectivity to the distribution/core layer.

FortiLink Integration

• When connected to a FortiGate firewall via FortiLink, the switch becomes a logical extension of the security fabric, enabling centralized VLAN/profile management and security policy enforcement across both switching and firewall domains.

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Security & Access Control

In FortiLink mode with FortiGate, the 624F supports:

• Centralized VLAN and dynamic port profile configuration

• Auto-discovery and unified provisioning

• Integrated NAC with device profiling and enforcement

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

• DHCP snooping and DHCP/ARP monitoring

• Dynamic ARP inspection

• Host quarantine per compromised switch port

• Policy-based access control

• FortiGuard IoT detection and security recommendations

• Security Fabric automation

Standalone switching and management via CLI/Web UI is also supported.

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Management Options

• FortiLink (FortiGate-managed)

• CLI and Web GUI

• SNMP v1/v2c/v3

• Syslog (UDP/TCP)

• REST APIs

• Automation stitching

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Environmental Specifications

• Operating Temperature: Standard enterprise range

• Humidity: 10 % to 90 % non-condensing

• Cooling: Fan-assisted

• Warranty: Fortinet Limited Lifetime Warranty

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FortiSwitch 624F delivers enterprise-class Gigabit access with high-speed uplinks and centralized security policy control, making it ideal for large campus, data-centre edge, and distributed enterprise network deployments.

View data sheet: FortiSwitch Secure Access Datasheet