Fortinet FortiSwitch FS-AX2340S delivers high-performance, resilient Layer 2 access switching for branch and campus environments, with flexible models that support fanless operation, PoE, and a range of uplink options for scalable network design.
Built for enterprise reliability and fast convergence, the FortiSwitch AX family is designed to handle growing device counts and bandwidth demands while keeping downtime low through rapid failover and streamlined maintenance.
Where it fits
Branch and campus access switching where you need:
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Reliable 1GbE access at the edge
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10GbE uplinks for aggregation
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Quiet deployments (fanless options)
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Power delivery for endpoints (PoE models)
Key capabilities (AX series)
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Up to 10GbE access and up to 100GbE uplinks across the wider AX family
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Fast network convergence and high availability features
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Layer 2 and Layer 3 options across the AX series (AX2340S is positioned as access/L2)
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PoE options, fanless options, and DC power options depending on model
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Enterprise resilience features like redundancy protocols, loop prevention, and in-service software updates
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IPv4/IPv6 support and stackable design across the series
FS-AX2340S series overview
The FS-AX2340S series is positioned as an access switch series for Layer 2 access requirements in campus and branch deployments, offering:
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1GbE access ports
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16 to 48 port options
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Uplinks up to 4 x 10GbE SFP+ (model dependent)
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PoE models available, plus fanless models for quiet spaces
Hardware & performance (examples from the AX2340S specs)
Typical characteristics across the AX2340S family (varies by exact model):
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Switching capacity: ~112180 Gbps
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Forwarding: ~166.6267.8 Mpps
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Latency: < 4 ¼s
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VLANs: up to 4K
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MAC table: 16K
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Memory: 2 GB DDR4
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PoE budgets (PoE models): up to 785W (48-port PoE model) and up to 815W (mixed 1G/2.5G PoE++ model)
Model options (FS-AX2340S series)
The FS-AX2340S line includes multiple variants to match different access needs, including:
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16 / 24 / 48 x 1GbE RJ45 access models
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PoE/PoE+ models (24-port and 48-port)
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A mixed access model with 16 x 1GbE PoE/PoE+ + 8 x 2.5GbE PoE++, plus 10GbE SFP+ uplinks
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Fanless variants available for quieter deployments
Example uplink patterns (common in the series)
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10GbE SFP+ uplinks (often 4x SFP+ on many models)
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Some models also include 1GbE SFP ports in addition to SFP+ uplinks
Why choose FS-AX2340S
If you need a solid L2 access switch that can scale from a small branch to a campus edge, the FS-AX2340S series is a strong fit thanks to:
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Consistent low latency and line-rate switching
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Flexible SKUs (fanless, PoE, higher power budgets)
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10GbE uplinks for clean aggregation design
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Enterprise resiliency features designed to minimise disruption and downtime